JVC Everio GZ-HD7
June 10th, 2007 | by David Elrich
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Average user rating from 19 users |
Finally I got it. Full High Difinition 3CCD in my palm.
by Celestine Kimbi on Mar 3rd, 2008 at 9:41 AM:
I just got mine. It is an amazing product. All worries of loading, unloading, rewinding and long downloading of tapes are over. Good for low light shooting in auto mode. You just need to spend a bit more time with this friend and you will get to understand that all what you need is in your palm.
GZ-HD7 - it does exactly what it says on the box!!
by Pat Moore on Mar 3rd, 2008 at 9:40 AM:
I bought my GZ-HD7 early last year and have used it extensively in the "field". Picture quality is breathtaking - to such an extent that it highlights the relatively poor quality of my Sony DSR 150 in back-to=back cuts! It's easy to use; it accepts mics (and indeed headphones through the AV output) and is light and compact. I've had a minor recurring problem with the lens hood mysteriously appearing on the right side of the screen - and the lens hood hasn't moved!! However this is not a major problem and a quick re-boot fixes it. The Cyberlink software supplied is worth up-grading to the highest level (about 35 pounds GB): I couldn't wish for a more versatile package. I find myself wanting a second GZ to keep my cuts quality consistent!
JVC GZ-HD7
by Bill on Feb 4th, 2008 at 11:51 AM:
I've just bought JVC GZ-HD7 HDD Video camcorder & it is amazing!, I have updated from a Mini DV, I've read a lot of stupid reviews about this camcorder with people saying: Video jitter & how long it's taken to transfer files from camera to PC etc, I have had no issues with it, Put it this way it would take longer to transfer a Mini DV tape or other type of tape than to just plug and push a button!.. These type of camcorders & DVD camcorders are the future!, The Optical image stabilizer is not that great but if your spending all your money on one of these you are not just an amateur & would have a tri-pod, I've bought a NTSC Jap import for cheaper than a PAL model off eBay & it is exactly the same! & The menu's are English, Except the "JVC" logo is "Victor" which is the Japanese version of JVC, Just like "Voxhaull" is "Opel" in other countries (Cars obviously), If you're interested in this camcorder you will not be disappointed!, Even the still pictures are great quality for a camcorder, its great not having to worry about running out of video tapes or having to keep changing them or Discs, If you have a good PC transferring files won't be an issue, The battery supplied isn't great (Maybe an hour) but you can buy cheap imitations from EBay & They are very good (I got 2 for £15 & the last 2 hours each!), I also think the camcorder look awesome & when your seen shooting with this people will know you're serious about filming!, Hope this has helped
I rate it!
by Tony Kingaby on Jan 14th, 2008 at 4:33 PM:
Spent a lot of time checking out the options for an HD camcorder to replace my three Sony Handy cams.
What's good: Picture quality; build quality; ease of use; lens
What's not so good: Image stabilization (see below); low light filming (see below); battery life (see below); sound level/quality
Image stabilization was, in the reviews I read, poor - I don't understand the problem because if you're serious about the filming you use a tripod or monopod so where does camera shake come from???
Low light issues - why would you want to film in low light conditions without using additional light sources??
Battery life: a bit over 1/2 hour with the supplied battery but, because of my subjects, I carry two high power spare batteries and an in-car charger (just in case)
Sound quality: the build in mics (mounted on the top of the body - don't understand why they aren't on the front) is not good but simply overcome by mounting a Rode Video mic onto the accessory shoe (I also use a small sound recorder and tie pin mic for the most important clips)
My biggest problem now is that I need another GZ-HD7 for the second angle ... "she who must be obeyed" says "NO!".
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A few problems but good camcorder
by Chris on Apr 2nd, 2008 at 2:56 PM: