Reviews of the JVC Everio GZ-HD3
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videomaker.com
Review Summary: The JVC GZ-HD3 is the simplified version of the HD7 with enough charm and functionality to keep the budding videographer happy.
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pcpro.co.uk
Review Summary: A great value camcorder that's capable of some decent results.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The GZ-HD3 is a solid HDD camcorder that will satisfy in most of the areas that count. Despite a few design issues, it offers a respectable performance for the asking price.
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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: Although the HD3 has the same electronic basis as the HD7, it is clearly a lesser model in terms of manual features and video quality. It lacks the flagship Full HD mode, too. But it's also quite a bit cheaper. It undercuts our favourite hard disk HD ...
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reviewed.com
Review Summary: JVC certainly knows how to design a camcorder with looks that kill. This black beauty is solidly constructed, offers a decent gamut of manual controls, and provides hassle-free HDD recording. On the downside, its video performance just can't ante up ...
Manufacturer: JVC
Part number: GZ-HD3
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- Digital Zoom 200 x
- Progressive scan Yes
- Optical Sensor Size 1/5"
- Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
- Min Illumination 1 lux
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
Main Features
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 0.53 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG-2 - 1440 x 1080
Pro Camcorder Features
- Features Zebra pattern
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 60 GB
- Image Storage JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1440 x 1080, JPEG 1024 x 768, JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type Hard disk drive
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-1.9
- Focal Length 3.2 mm - 32 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-1.9
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3.2 mm
- Max focal length 32 mm
- Filter Size 46 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 42 - 422 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation
- Remote control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Carrying strap
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.8 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x HDMI output, 1 x USB, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x S-Video output, 1 x Component video output, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP Home Edition, MS Windows XP Professional, Apple Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Power Consumption Operational 6.7 Watt
Battery
- Supported Battery JVC BN-VF815
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1460 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 207,000 pixels
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3.2 in
- Depth 6.1 in
- Height 3 in
- Weight 1.3 lbs
- Available Body Colors Black, silver
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