JVC Everio GZ-HD10 AVCHD High Definition Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at
1:25 pm
Product DescriptionJVC designed the small sized HD Everio GZ-HD10 thinking of the needs of budget-conscious users, yet it offers a high quality KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS and a 40GB hard disk that provides up to 16 hours of high-definition recording. The GZ-HD10’s 1440×1080 AVCHD recordings are also up converted for playback at 1920 x 1080/60P via HDMI. . . . More >>JVC Everio GZ-HD10 AVCHD High Definition Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
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This is a nice camera, but I wound up returning it due to its very poor low-light (indoor) performance. I used the camera outside and it produced a beautiful high definition picture. The camera itself is small and compact and the features are very intuitive. I think it’s a great camcorder considering its low price point. However, as other reviewers have commented, when filming events indoors, the picture becomes extremely “grainy”–almost as if there is a film over the lens. If you need a HD camcorder that you’ll use almost exclusively outdoors, I’d recommend this JVC. If you’ll be using it in low light situations, there are definitely better choices.
Rating: 2 / 5
After much research and going back and forth with a non-HD Sony Handycam, we got this camera last week and so far it has really made a difference when viewing videos on our 50″ HD TV screen on HDMI. It is pretty user friendly (although I found the Sony Handycam more user friendly). If you’re in the market for an HD (Hi-Def) camcorder, this is the value winner.
The Everio HD takes decent stills, but definitely takes a backseat to our Canon point & shoot. On that note, our Canon 800IS P&S takes comparable quality videos to the Everio when you see them on a computer (you’re just limited to 1. 5 min. clips if it’s holding pictures too).
The clarity (esp. outside) is excellent. The only downside is that you need a steady hand to operate b/c the “anti-shake” technology needs a little work. I suppose you win on picture quality on the flipside. . . unless you’re willing to shell out another $300 for more steady images on top of picture sharpness. If you get an HD camera, be prepared to get a bigger battery b/c it sucks up power more quickly than a regular videocam.
I got this mainly to record our 1 year old, beginning with her birthday party coming up.
Rating: 5 / 5