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Details Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Ships from and sold by Amazon.com Average customer review: JVC Everio GZ-HM400 Product Description 10.3 megapixels CMOS sensor Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Full HD AVCHD 1920 x 1080/60i recording'1080TV' lines horizontal resolution of Full HD 1920 x 1080Memory card slot for SDHC/SDLaser touch operationFace detectionSimultaneous Full HD video and 5.3m still shootingHDMI V.1.3 with x.v.ColorMulti-function dialConvenient 2-way strapAuto power on/off and auto lens coverRemote control JVC Everio GZ-HM400 Product Details Amazon Sales Rank: #2091 in Camera & Photo Brand: JVC Model: GZ-HM400 Released on: 2009-09-10 Dimensions: 5.00" h x 8.00" w x 9.00" l, 4.00 pounds Display size: 2.8 JVC Everio GZ-HM400 Features 32GB Internal Flash Memory Memory Card Slot for SDHC/SD) Full HD AVCHD 1920x1080/60i Recording JVC Everio GZ-HM400 Editorial Reviews From the Manufacturer JVC GZ HM400 Features Not too small but shaped just right, GZ HM400 has been designed for advanced shooting with its ergonomic layout plus a host of convenient controls for intuitive manual operation. Full HD 1920x1080 Video JVC GZ HM400 incorporates a 10.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor to record 1920x1080 Full HD AVCHD format video. The camera records at a stunning 1080 TV lines of horizontal resolution – the theoretical maximum level of 1920x1080 Full HD. Real 9 Megapixel Stills with No Interpolation GZ HM 400 incorporates a 10.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor to record 1920x1080 Full HD AVCHD format video. The camera records at a stunning 1080 TV lines of horizontal resolution – the theoretical maximum level of 1920x1080 Full HDThe 10.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor is also the source of high quality 9 Megapixel digital still images. By using the Bayer array for arranging RGB color filters, real 9 Megapixel stills with no interpolation are possible. HD Gigabrid Premium II Engine At the heart of the high image quality is the HD Gigabrid Premium II Engine which enables high speed processing of a huge amount of pixel data to allow high quality video recording. Optical Image Stabilizer JVC's proprietary Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) uses two active prisms to correct camera shake. It stabilizes at the zoom entrance for effectiveness over the entire zoom range. KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS GZHM400 uses a new KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS with a 10x optical zoom, and magnifies up to 15x without any picture degradation thanks to Dynamic Zoom technology. 24Mbps Ultra High Quality Recording In UXP video recording mode, you can record at 24Mbps, the highest bit rate possible for AVCHD video, for more detailed, sharper images with less noise. 1920x1080/60P Output This function outputs a 1080 scanning line image at progressive 60fps so you can enjoy uncompromising picture quality on a TV that accepts 1080P input. K2 Technology for High Quality Audio This JVC exclusive technology has been well-received in the audio field and is incorporated for the first time in a camera. It restores the sound details lost during compression to enable high-quality audio playback that is closer to the original. Multi-Function Dial A lever switch lets you directly access the Brightness and Focus adjustment. And a manual adjustment dial enables precise adjustment for various manual settings without having to go through menus. Direct Control Buttons Easily accessible direct control buttons are available for Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed, and user-assignable operations. You can register frequently used settings, offering a higher degree of personal control. Pro-Style Zoom Lever WIDE/TELE seesaw-style zoom lever for sure operation. 15fps / 9 Megapixel Motor Drive Shooting As many as six 9 Megapixel stills can be shot at up to 15 frames per second, a speed that surpasses what's offered by typical 9 Megapixel DSLR cameras. You can also shoot 5.3 Megapixel continuous stills (up to 11) at even higher speed. Shooting speed and number of images Speed Mode 9 Mega Continuous Stills 5 Mega Continuous Stills High Speed 15fps, up to 6 images 60fps, up to 11 images Medium Speed 7fps, up to 6 images 10fps, up to 11 images Low Speed 2fps, no limit 1fps, no limit High-Speed Recording for Ultra-Slow Motion Playback High-speed recording mode shoots ultra-slow motion video to capture dynamic movement that is not visible to the naked eye. Effective tool for sports technique analysis and nature studies. Three speed modes available. High Speed Recording Time (approx.) Speed Mode Images Size Rec. Time Playback Time 600fps 640x72 2.4sec. 24sec. 300fps 480x116 4sec. 20sec. 120fps 480x270 4sec. 8sec. Face Detection Intelligently detects up to 16 faces then accurately adjusts the focus and exposure for sharp, beautiful images. Laser Touch Operation This innovative user-interface features a touch-sensitive slide bar that you slide your finger over to access various functions and select still and video files. It also enables Zooming and Recording start/stop control in addition to the usual buttons on the top and rear of the camera. Auto Power ON/OFF & Auto Lens Cover Just open the LCD; the power turns on and the lens cover automatically opens. Just close the LCD to power off and close the lens cover too. 32GB Internal Flash Memory Allows recording of Full HD video for up to 14hr. 44min. Up to 9999 of 9 Mega stills also storable. SD Card Slot for Extra Storage You can use an SD/SDHC card for additional recording. Up to 32GB card compatible. High Power Battery for Longer Recording Supplied long-life battery offers industry-leading continuous recording time of 2hr. 25min. One Touch Export A One Touch Export function provided by bundled software for Windows makes it easy to export videos into iTunes for playback on an iPod or iPhone. Simply connect HD Everio to a PC using the provided USB cable, and press "EXPORT". The software launches automatically, converts the footage file and imports it into your iTunes library. * Installation of bundled software required. One Touch DVD Creation With Everio, archiving your videos onto disc is also simple. Use a PC* or optional SHARE STATION DVD Burner, and you can burn DVDs from Everio's recordings. You can archive your Full HD video files on DVD discs (AVCHD DVD) and Blu-ray discs.** *Installation of bundled software required **Burning Blu-ray discs not available with SHARE STATION. Easy Full HD Viewing CU-VS100 HD Media Player is an AVCHD video player with dual SD card slot. Connect to HDTV via HDMI and just insert the recorded SD card; you can enjoy viewing HD video with full impact, right away. No need to connect HD Everio to your TV each time you want to watch. And since it supports standard-definition video, still images and music data too, count it to entertain you. Easy File Management Everio MediaBrowser has a calendar type graphical interface that displays thumbnail images of your recorded videos and stills, overlaid on the date they were taken. So it's clear to see exactly when you took what scene. You can easily switch between "Daily" and "Show all" displays. And with built-in filter functions, you can instantly narrow down your selection to just videos, just stills, and so on. Easy Playback Data files residing on your Everio can be played back on your PC. Just double-click on the scene you want to view, and playback starts. Full-screen viewing is also possible. Simple Editing Simple cut edits are possible while viewing the playback image. Just push the Movie Edit button and select "from here to there" using the scroll bars to easily cut out unnecessary scenes. Easy "Share and Carry" Operation Exporting to iTunes, uploading to YouTube, and burning to DVD disc... all of these "share and carry" operations are simplified to the extreme. Just press the exclusive function button, select the file you want to use, and follow a few simple steps shown on the computer screen. You're done before you know it. Decomotion Setting A fun-filled extra for YouTube uploading. This function lets you add eyecatching moving frames to the videos you upload. Now you can show off your memories with an added touch of originality. What's in the Box: JVC GZ-HM400 Camcorder AC Power Adapter Rechargeable Battery Pack (BN-VF815) AV Cable USB Cable Component Video Cable Shoe Adapter Remote Control Software CD-ROM
JVC Everio GZ-HM400 Customer Reviews
Remarkable camcorder Color accuracy and amazing sharpness make this an extarordinary camcorder - if the light is not too bad. In low light situations the perfermance is mediocre. Laser-operated menu-system is annoyingly umstable; otherwise handling is OK. Compared to Canon's HFS10, I would prefer the JVC, although the Canon is a better low light performer. But if he light is reasonable, it seems to me that the picture quality of the JVC is noticably better. I have not as yet had time to test the quality of the stills Its a Camcorder Important: The mini-HDMI cable is not included. Add one to your order. For a $many Camcorder to not include a $2 HDMI cable is pretty lame. This is my first HD Camcorder (CC), and first with Flash storage. So the convenience of no DV tape is great. The usability is ok. The main user interface is around the display. The buttons along the bottom are a little small for me, and mis-hits happen and the touch sensitivity takes some getting used to. The other main input device is the touch sensitive slider along the left edge. This isn't bad but over shooting the intended selection happens about 30% of the time. My initial play back review was on a 720P TV using a HDMI cable. I shot all the video on the highest quality setting (the CC calls it Blue ray quality). Some of my initial video was taken in lower light conditions and the graininess of the video was very noticeable and rather disappointing. Video taking in direct sunlight was very good. My next viewing test was on a 1080P projector (at 10' screen size). The grainy playback on the 720P TV looked noticeably better on the 1080P display. Good enough to change my mind on returning the CC. The still shot capability is quite handy, the switch for full res still mode is well placed, and taking stills during video recording is very easy. I haven't taken much high speed video yet, but it looks like it will need a lot more light than normal recording to work well. The unit is very small and light. The hand strap is too short, I had to go past the widen "safety" part of the strap, so there isn't much velcro grabbing. I'm still on the first battery charge, so no data on how long it will last. Overall I like the features and using the CC. But if my DV Sony hadn't broke, it wouldn't have bought this. The picture isn't that much better. I've yet to use the included software. I'll add feedback on that later. If 3.5 stars where available, that's the rating I'd give it. Assuming as I get familiar with setup options, it may get better.
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