Reviews of the JVC Everio GZ-HD40
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videomaker.com
Review Summary: JVC has capitalized on the demand for smaller, smarter technology by giving shooters multiple formats to choose from and an endless amount of shooting time.
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wired.com
Review Summary: JVC's upgrade to a bigger CMOS sensor and the switch to AVCHD have reaped big dividends for the HD40 and its massive (and heavy) 120GB hard drive. Video quality has greatly improved from previous JVC models and the dual compression option, which ...
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: The inexorable march away from tapes and discs has picked up steam in Camcorder Land-and this trend will continue until MiniDV and DVD home video makers take their place on the...
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pcpro.co.uk
Review Summary: A great leap forward in image quality from JVC, but the lower capacity model is the better buy.
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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: The GZ-HD40's spec and image quality are spot on, but price could be an issue.
Manufacturer: JVC
Part number: GZ-HD40US
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- Digital Zoom 200 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 2.68 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Digital Video Format AVCHD, H.264, MPEG-1, MPEG-2
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.68 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 120 GB
- Image Storage JPEG 2432 x 1368, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1824 x 1368, JPEG 1440 x 1080, JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type Hard disk drive
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 4.5 mm - 45 mm - F/1.8-2.2
- Focal Length 4.5 mm - 45 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.2
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 4.5 mm
- Max focal length 45 mm
- Filter Size 43 mm
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features DPOF support, PRINT Image Matching, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
- Remote control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
- Software Cyberlink PowerDVD, Drivers & Utilities, CyberLink BD Solution, CyberLink PowerCinema, CyberLink PowerDirector, CyberLink PowerProducer, JVC Digital Photo Navigator
- Included Accessories Camcorder shoulder 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 Composite video/audio output, 1 x Component video output, 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC power input, 1 x Headphones, 1 x Docking station
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x microSD
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later
- System Requirements Details Windows XP - Core Duo - 1 GB - 750 MB, Windows Vista - Core Duo - 2 GB - 750 MB, MacOS X 10.4.4 or later - PowerPC G4 - 512 MB
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable, Component video cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery JVC BN-VF815
- Supported Battery 1 x JVC BN-VF815 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 207,000 pixels
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.9 in
- Depth 4.8 in
- Height 2.7 in
- Weight 16 oz
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