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JVC Everio GZ-HD3 Release Note
JVC Everio GZ-HD3 Release Note

JVC Everio GZ-HD3 Release Note

High definition hard disk drive camcorder
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JVC Announces New 3CCD High Definition
Hard Disk Drive Camcorder
New palm-sized HD Everio GZ-HD3 delivers hi-def performance to a wider market
Model for outside Japan
JVC (Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.) today announced the launch of a new consumer high definition
camcorder that combines a 3-CCD image sensor, high definition 1440 x 1080 recording and embedded
60GB hard disk storage in a compact size that fits in the palm of the hand.
The new HD Everio GZ-HD3 follows the launch earlier this year of the high definition HD Everio GZ-HD7,
which combined the pristine image quality of high definition with the convenience and high capacity of
recording to a built-in hard drive With the new GZ-HD3, JVC brings these same benefits to a wider
audience in a palm-sized camcorder that's easy to carry and offers point-and-shoot simplicity.
Note: "Full HD 1080" refers to interlace recording in the 1080 vertical pixel High Definition format.
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Summary of Contents for JVC Everio GZ-HD3

  • Page 1 60GB hard disk storage in a compact size that fits in the palm of the hand. The new HD Everio GZ-HD3 follows the launch earlier this year of the high definition HD Everio GZ-HD7, which combined the pristine image quality of high definition with the convenience and high capacity of recording to a built-in hard drive With the new GZ-HD3, JVC brings these same benefits to a wider audience in a palm-sized camcorder that’s easy to carry and offers point-and-shoot simplicity.
  • Page 2 CCD pixel shift technology to increase horizontal and vertical resolution. ● As is the case with the GZ-HD7, the GZ-HD3’s image processing is driven by JVC’s HD Gigabrid Engine, which processes images from the progressive CCDs in native progressive to maintain as much quality as possible while applying five different noise reduction technologies to improve vertical resolution by approximately 30 percent from previous JVC Standard Definition camcorders.
  • Page 3 • The HD Everio GZ-HD3 uses a KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS, developed to ensure optimum performance with JVC’s 3- CCD and HD recording technologies. The zoom lens features an ultra-compact hybrid aspherical lens system using low dispersion glass that plays a pivotal role in reducing aberrations and captures HD images with vivid colors and high resolution.
  • Page 4 DVD and Blu-ray discs. A plug-in is also provided that allows Mac users to import the HD footage into editing applications like iMovie HD and Final Cut Pro. Other HD Everio GZ-HD3 Features Various shooting assist and manual functions: - Focus Assist outlines the in-focus part of the picture in red, blue or green to make focusing easier;...
  • Page 5 The SD Card Slot also stores stills and high definition video (SP mode only) on commonly available SDHC/SD memory cards (10MB/S hi-speed type card required for video recording; SDHC Class 6 or more is necessary, simultaneous recording to Hard Disk and SD Card is not possible). Automatic Video Light- “Auto Illumi.Light”...
  • Page 6 DVD or tape. A version of the JVC HD Everio GZ-HD3 for Japan will be available in August, for the US in early September, and for Europe/Asia in September/October.
  • Page 7 The operator can check which point in the image is in focus in real time. *JVC patent Displays a striped pattern in the LCD monitor Across highlight areas,...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications Format Storage Media Hard Disk Drive Capacity Image Sensors Effective Pixels Moving images for Capture Still images KONICA Zoom Ratio MINOLTA HD Focal Length LENS F Stop Filter Diameter ISO Settings Shutter Speeds Moving images Still images Video Recording Modes (VBR) Video Recording Time (max.) Still Image Sizes No.
  • Page 9: Provided Accessories

    Note: Above figures are approximate. SD/SDHC memory cards (128MB to 4GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer. Provided Accessories...
  • Page 10 • Apple, Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime iMovie, and Final Cut Pro are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States. • HDV and HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC). • i.LINK and i.LINK logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 11 For International Press information, please contact: Toshiya Ogata, Senior Staff Manager, or Akiko Sakakibara, Manager, Public Relations Office, Corporate Communications Department, Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) Tel: +81-(0)45-450-2951, 2952 Fax: +81-(0)45-450-2959 E-mail: ogata-toshiya@jvc-victor.jp sakakibara-akiko@jvc-victor.jp URL: www.jvc.co.jp/english...