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Reviews of the JVC Everio GZ-HD7

  • 4.0

    maclife.com

    By Helmut Kobler | October 10, 2007

    Review Summary: . We love the HD7's roomy hard drive, but the camera's sky-high price and subpar image quality should make you think twice before buying. If you plan to edit video in anything other than iMovie HD 6, we'd recommend skipping the Everio HD GZ-HD7 ...

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  • 10

    homecinemachoice.com

    Review Summary: It's not cheap but the pictures are superb with detail levels surpassing anything we've seen on a consumer model

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  • 6.7

    pcpro.co.uk

    By James Morris | September 1, 2007

    Review Summary: A great next-generation camcorder, but itlacks editing support for the recording format.

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  • No Rating

    reviewed.com

    By David Kender | August 14, 2007

    Review Summary: The GZ-HD7's imaging specs make great promises: three 1/5-inch CCDs which (through some complex optics) add up to 2.27 megapixels. A three-chip construction usually results in better color than a single chip, and we found nothing to complain about in ...

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  • No Rating

    washingtonpost.com

    By David Kender | August 14, 2007

    Review Summary: JVC's GZ-HD7 is a powerhouse camcorder that offers a solid package of handling, manual controls, and features. Then why do HDV camcorders costing hundreds less produce better looking video? The problem, once again, might be JVC's determination to ...

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Manufacturer: JVC

Part number: GZ-HD7US

General

  • Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
  • Digital Zoom 200 x
  • Progressive scan Yes
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/5"
  • Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
  • Min Illumination 18 lux
  • Digital Video Format MPEG-2
  • Image Stabilizer Optical
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
  • Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 2.1 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None
  • Video Capture MPEG-2 - 1920 x 1080, 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 - 3.3 mm - 33 mm - F/1.8-1.9
  • Focal Length 3.3 mm - 33 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-1.9
  • Optical Zoom 10 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 3.3 mm
  • Max focal length 33 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Filter Size 46 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Accessories hot shoe, PRINT Image Matching, Backlight compensation
  • Remote control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
  • Software Drivers & Utilities
  • Included Accessories Remote

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type LCD
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.57 in
  • Viewfinder Resolution 269,000 pixels

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 S-Video output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC power input
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 207,000 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 3.6 in
  • Depth 7.3 in
  • Height 3 in
  • Weight 1.5 lbs

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  • top
  • side
  • back

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