Reviews of the JVC GR-HD1
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CNET Review
The Good: Great resolution; comfortable design; solid construction; supports up- and down-conversion for a variety of display options.
The Bad: Low-resolution viewfinder; lacks professional controls usually available for the price; mediocre color and latitude; few editing options; limited zoom range.
The Bottom Line: As the only single-chip consumer high-def camcorder, the JVC GR-HD1 is the ultimate for amateur videographers with HDTVs. But pros should look for an HD camera with more advanced features.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 61/100. Comparing these reviews to 103109 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 75/100 = Good.
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No Rating
digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Now, you can capture Hi-Def images yourself. With the solid, compact, ergonomically balanced, enormously easy-to-use GR-HD1, you can go where no consumer or HD camera has gone before. And at a fr...
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No Rating
videomaker.com
Review Summary: The HD out part is more complex. It was clear from our examination of the video that we captured some lovely footage, we just couldn't appreciate it without an HDTV that could display the image at 1280x720. If you own an HDTV and would like to shoot ...
Manufacturer: JVC
Part number: GRHD1
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 200 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 35 lux
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Special Effects Sepia, Strobe, Classic Film, Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition Door wipe, Slide wipe, Black fader, Corner wipe, Scroll wipe, White fader, Window wipe, Shutter wipe, Black & white fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Spotlight, Sand & snow, Sports mode, Twilight mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Fine, Cloudy, Halogen
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash None
- Webcam Capability Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.18 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared - Multi-brand compatibility
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 8 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 30 - With 8MB card, Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 80 - With 8MB card, Fine JPEG 848 x 480 : 25 - With 8MB card, Standard JPEG 848 x 480 : 66 - With 8MB card, Fine JPEG 1280 x 720 : 10 - With 8MB card, Standard JPEG 1280 x 720 : 26 - With 8MB card, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 7 - With 8MB card, Standard JPEG 1280 x 960 : 20 - With 8MB card
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.2 mm - 52 mm - F/1.8-1.9
- Focal Length 5.2 mm - 52 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-1.9
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 5.2 mm
- Max focal length 52 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 52 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Min Focus Range 2 in
- Zoom Adjustment Manual, Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 15 sec
- Edit Functions Assemble, A/V insert, Audio dubbing
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Search Modes Blank search
- Additional Features DPOF support, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Exposure compensation, Backlight compensation, Display brightness control, Progressive scan CCD system, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
- Time Code Yes
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Remote control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Lens hood, Cleaning tape, Camcorder shoulder strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.44 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 113,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Component video output, 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x USB, 1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphones, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x DC power input, 1 x EDIT-Terminal
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included USB cable, Editing cable, A/V cable kit
Power
- Power Device Power adapter + battery charger - External
- Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
- Run Time (Up To) 135 min
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 200,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Min Storage Temperature -4 °F
- Max Storage Temperature 122 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 35 - 80%
Physical Characteristics
- Width 4.5 in
- Depth 10.7 in
- Height 3.9 in
- Weight 2.9 lbs
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