JVC Everio GZ-HD5 3CCD 60GB Hard Disk Drive

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The JVC GZ-HD5 comes supplied with a full set of Windows applications for editing and authoring to DVD and Blu-ray disc, as well as plug-in software to facilitate data import into various Macintosh applications. And to make it easy to share and archive recordings. JVC GZ-HD5 is a high-grade, high-definition camcorder designed for explosive widescreen play on your HDTV sets. With recording up to 1080i and HDMI output up to 1080p, the GZ-HD5 uses a high-quality 10x Fujinon lens to assure bright, sharp, detailed recordings that epitomize what HD represents. The lens surface is coated with a new Electronic Beam Coating (EBC) that greatly reduces degradation caused by light reflecting off the lens surfaces, leading to greater light transmission and reduced flaring and ghosting. Optical image stabilizer contributes toward the delivery of crisp imaging.

For bright, realistic colors the HD Everio uses three 1/5-inch CCDs ? one each for red, green and blue. Naturally, by having dedicated CCDs for each primary color, the camera is able to gather the maximum visual information that leads to more realistic color reproduction and presence. The Red and Blue pixel locations are shifted relative to Green, allowing the sampled color information to be quadrupled through interpolation. Software provided for Windows and Plug-in software provided for Macintosh Full HD 1920x1080i Recording; 1080/60P Output HDMI v1.3 Optical Image Stabilization JVC HD Gigabrid Engine 4 Recording Modes 1440 CBR Recording Mode up to 5 hours @ 1440x1080 Focus Assist Function Wide Range of Manual Controls Accessory Shoe Mic Input Multiple Digital Interfaces including HDMI, i.LINK, and USB

Specification

Audio
Audio Format	Stereo
CCD
Sensor Quantity	3
Sensor Size	1/5"
Number of Pixels	530K pixels
Image Sensor Type	CCD
Dimensions
Width	3.07 in.
Depth	5.12 in.
Height	2.87 in.
Weight	1.06 lb.
Interfaces
Output Interfaces	S-Video
Microphone Type	Internal
Key Features
Recording Format	Hard Drive
Recording System	NTSC
HDD Size	60 GB
Sensor Quantity	3
Memory Still Resolution	2.07 Megapixels
Optical Zoom	10x
Weight	1.06 lb.
LCD / Viewfinder
Display Type	With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size	2.76 in.
Color Viewfinder	With Color Viewfinder
Lens
Optical Zoom	10x
Digital Zoom	200x
Lens Focal Length	3.3 - 33 mm
Filter Diameter	43 mm
Memory Photography
Memory Card Type	MicroSD
Digital Still Shot Mode	With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution	2.07 Megapixels
Max Still Image Size	1920 x 1080
MPEG Movie Mode	With MPEG Movie Mode
Miscellaneous
Family Line	JVC GZ
Included Accessories	Software
Release Date	March, 2008
Product ID	53856390
Power Supply
Battery Type	Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Product MPN
MPN	236173
Video Modes
Recording Speed	SP
Image Stabilizer	Optical Image Stabilizer

Customer Reviews

Average Rating:

Reviewer: Daniel J. Barber| Date:2009-04-07

I am returning this product because of false advertising by JVC. The specifications show that the camera support i.LINK, but this is not the case. You can plug the camera in to your PC using a 4 pin cable, but it doesn't support the capabilities of i.LINK which include ability to control the camera and get live video feeds using a PC. I wanted to use this camera as a PC camera, but it is not possible. Even if you hook it up to your computer using the other video output connectors, you cannot disable the auto-standby mode.

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Reviewer: Territan| Date:2008-12-05

My parents have a JVC mini-DV camcorder, purchased several years ago, which works very well for them. Sadly, that camera works better for me than this one. That one does video through i.LINK, this one doesn't seem to, but judging by a comment below I need to spend more time and TLC with the instruction book. That one uses conventional mini-DV tapes. On this one, the tapeless workflow takes some getting used to. The TOD format will be recognized by QuickTime if you install the provided codec, and then the patch to make it work with QT after v. 7.3 (if you update regularly, you're on 7.5 and it won't work.) TOD isn't recognized by Adobe Premiere Pro directly, but there are expensive codecs out there that will convert it. You could also rename the files from TOD to M2TS (MPEG-2 TimeStamp) and Creative Suite will slurp it right up. I admit, I jumped on what looked like a bargain and thought I got stung. As time goes on, though, it's slowly growing on me.

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Reviewer: R. Rivera| Date:2008-11-26

I like the size, and fits perfectly on your hand.

The stabilized zoom doesnt work as well as other cameras.

When downloading to your computer, MAC or PC, you will need to buy the plugins to be able to import them into your video editing programs. (premiere, iMovie, Final Cut...). It has it's own proprietary file type. (MOD & TOD) which is supposed to be MPEG 2.

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Reviewer: scooty809| Date:2009-03-10

Optical image stabilization terrible.  Colors are not realistic.

The JVC Everio GZ-HD5 features three low resolution 1/5" sensors (3CCD) each with 570 pixels. 
This camcorder could be the right thing for the right price but image stabilization is terrible.

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