JVC EVERIO VIDEO CAMERA 1080P
JVC EVERIO VIDEO CAMERA PC

Rather spiffily, an external microphone jack is also included, as well as a video light for shooting in dim conditions.Д¬onsidering its entry-level price point (for a HD camcorder) and relative lack of features, the GZ-HD3 is a surprisingly bulky camera. Instead, all cables connect directly to the camera, including a HDMI port for high-def playback. Curiously however, the docking station packaged with previous Everio units has not been included here.

JVC EVERIO VIDEO CAMERA PC

Once your hard drive is filled up, you can copy the files to your PC or write them to disc (Blu-ray and DVD are both supported). Both models sport the same 3CCD sensors and come equipped with a 60GB hard drive that is capable of storing between five and seven hours of video, depending on the selected quality. In terms of actual camera components, the GZ-HD3 fares pretty well against its more expensive cousin. (Mind you, the same thing could be said about many camcorders that cost half the price.) While this is sure to annoy advanced users, the casual demographic are unlikely to be fazed much and will probably enjoy the camera regardless.

JVC EVERIO VIDEO CAMERA 1080P

In addition to no focus ring, the GZ-HD3 lacks an optical image stabiliser, a professional Fujinon HD lens, dedicated buttons for aperture priority and shutter speeds, or the ability to record in 'full' 1080p HD - again, these are all features that were present on the GZ-HD7.

Experienced videographers and budding filmmakers are therefore advised to steer clear.Д«ut the cuts don't stop there. While not as erratic or sluggish as some other units we've looked at, it still occasionally struggled to lock onto a subject, causing several seconds of blurry footage. Naturally, this is a far less intuitive or effective method, and will see most users stick to auto focus which performed averagely at best. For instance, the GZ-HD7's focus ring is absent from this model, forcing you to fiddle with a miniature directional stick at the edge of the LCD screen.

It has been stripped of a number of significant features, making for a markedly less attractive product. Unlike the standard-definition Everio range - which is basically identical apart from memory size - the GZ-HD3 is a poor man's version of the GZ-HD7. With an RRP of just $1849, it is certainly a lot cheaper than JVC's previous HD effort, the Everio GZ-HD7, yet ironically, its cost-cutting methods come at a heavy price. The GZ-HD3 is a relatively affordable entry into the high-definition HDD camcorder market.

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