Reviews of the JVC Everio GZ-HD40
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macuser.co.uk
Review Summary: As JVC's first foray into the world of AVCHD, the company couldn't have done a more impressive job. Output from the Everio GZHD40 camcorder is impressive, as is its styling and ease of use - its fabulous quality HD clips import to iMovie 08 on an ...
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reviewed.com
Review Summary: Try before you buy is an appropriate maxim here. The GZ-HD40 is the best Everio JVC has produced to date, but the interface may frustrate experienced shooters. The price tag may dissuade beginners, but its sibling model, the GZ-HD30, offers nearly all ...
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washingtonpost.com
Review Summary: Experienced users will appreciate the level of control the GZ-HD40 offers. Manual aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and several other controls are all included. You'll also find the best manual focus on the market. Unfortunately, these ...
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camcorderinfo.com
Review Summary: The JVC GZ-HD40 ($1299 MSRP) is a more than a simple update in the Everio line of hard disk drive (HDD) camcorders. You wouldn't know it from a casual glance, but a lot of changes have occurred under the hood. For the first time, JVC has switched ...
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simplydv.co.uk
Review Summary: I didn't expect to like the JVC as much as I've come to like equivalent products from its competitors, but in reality its handling, ergonomics and superb picture quality remind us all that JVC really is equipped to take on the big names and give them ...
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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