Jan 6, 2011

JVC Introduces 2011 HD Everio Camcorders Line

JVC today announced a new HD Everio camcorder line that offers a range of sophisticated features to deliver top-quality high definition video and unprecedented ease-of-use. The new line includes technologies that deliver outstanding low light performance, superior image stabilization and advanced scene analysis for optimum image quality. Other features found on most models include 40x optical zoom and touch panel LCD screens. What’s more, the line’s top model offers on-the-fly 2D-to-3D conversion for 3D viewing on the camcorder’s LCD screen or any compatible TV.

JVC GZ-HM960

“This is our most advanced HD Everio line ever and clearly demonstrates that not all Full HD camcorders are created equal,” said Dave Owen, Vice President, Consumer Video Division, JVC U.S.A. “Looking back at 35mm film cameras, if you had a single lens reflex model and a snapshot camera both using identical film and capable of the same resolution, all would agree that the SLR would produce a better quality image. Similarly, Full HD is merely a measure of resolution. Quality differences among Full HD camcorders result from the camcorders’ optics and image sensors, which generate each pixel that creates the image. It’s these components that set our new HD Everio line apart from other Full HD cams.”

These includes 40x optical zoom, plus 70x Dynamic Zoom in standard definition mode, a touch panel LCD for intuitive touch operation, Smile Meter and Smile Shot to make sure shots are filled with happy faces, Face Sub-Window to simultaneously record a group shot and a close-up of any face in the scene, and Animation Effect to enliven recordings with animated graphics.

JVC’s new HD Everio camcorders all use CMOS sensors and incorporate a range of performance features that result in superior image quality. Super LoLux, made possible by the use of a large back illuminated CMOS sensor in selected models, enables brilliant images to be recorded in low light, while Advanced Image Stabilizer achieves superior image stabilization over a wide range. Intelligent AUTO instantaneously analyzes faces, brightness, color and distance to automatically select the best settings for the particular scene. Face Recognition allows certain faces to be given priority for focus and exposure, and great sound quality is assured with K2 technology featured in high-end audio components.

The HD Everio lineup also boasts a number of enhanced functions to make digital recording more fun. These includes 40x optical zoom, plus 70x Dynamic Zoom in standard definition mode, a touch panel LCD for intuitive touch operation, Smile Meter and Smile Shot to make sure shots are filled with happy faces, Face Sub-Window to simultaneously record a group shot and a close-up of any face in the scene, and Animation Effect to enliven recordings with animated graphics. Time-lapse recording condenses hours of recordings into just a few seconds and an auto record function (Auto REC) uses motion detection to start recording automatically. Several HD Everio models also offer HD/SD dual format recording to choose between maximum quality and maximum compatibility.

The two top-end models feature JVC’s new GT Lens, which is optimized for the large 1/2.3” back-illuminated CMOS sensor in both models, plus a new image-processing engine, 3.5” full screen touch panel with 920k pixels, superior anti-shake in wide mode with Enhanced Advanced Image Stabilizer, and Bluetooth® wireless technology for connection to wireless devices, such as smartphones, for synching videos and photos with Google Maps™. One model even offers a new 2D-3D conversion function to view 2D footage in 3D on the camcorder’s LCD monitor without having to wear 3D glasses, or on a compatible TV.

GZ-HM960

Full HD Memory Camcorder
16GB Internal Flash Memory and SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
JVC GT LENS
F1.2 Super bright & 29.5mm Wide Angle
10x Optical Zoom (15x Dynamic zoom)
Built-in LED light & Flash
10.6 Megapixel Back-illuminated CMOS Sensor
11 Megapixel still picture by ultra resolution technology
2D-to-3D conversion output function
3D 3.5-inch LCD monitor with touch panel
Enhanced Advanced Image Stabilizer
Built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology
24Mbps High bit rate Recording
Built-in Zoom mic & K2 technology
Super LoLux
Intelligent AUTO
Full Screen Touch Panel
Face Recognition / Touch AE/AF
Face Sub-Window
Animation Effect
Smile Meter / Smile Shot
Motor drive shooting
Time-Lapse REC / Auto REC
1920 x 1080/60P Output
Everio MediaBrowser 3
HDMI® cable provided
Available: February 2011
Price: $949.95

GZ-HM860

Full HD Memory Camcorder
16GB Internal Flash Memory and SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
JVC GT LENS
F1.2 Super bright & 29.5mm Wide Angle
10x Optical Zoom (15x Dynamic zoom)
Built-in LED light & Flash
10.6 Megapixel Back-illuminated CMOS Sensor
11 Megapixel still picture by ultra resolution technology
3.5 inch large LCD
Enhanced Advanced Image Stabilizer
Built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology
24Mbps High bit rate Recording
Built-in Zoom mic & K2 technology
Super LoLux
Intelligent AUTO
Full Screen Touch Panel
Face Recognition / Touch AE/AF
Face Sub-Window
Animation Effect
Smile Meter / Smile Shot
Motor drive shooting
Time-Lapse REC / Auto REC
1920 x 1080/60P Output
Everio MediaBrowser 3 BE
HDMI® cable provided
Available: February 2011
Price: $749.95

GZ-HD520

Full HD Hard Disk Camcorder
AVCHD recording
40x Optical Zoom
KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS
1.5 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
Laser Touch operation
Advanced Image Stabilizer
Face Detection
Time-Lapse REC / Auto REC
24Mbps High bit rate Recording
2-way Grip Belt
1920 x 1080/60P Output
Everio MediaBrowser 3
Available: January 2011
Price: $549.95

GZ-HM690

Full HD Memory Camcorder
64GB Internal Flash Memory and SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
AVCHD & Standard Definition Dual Format
40x Optical Zoom (70x Dynamic zoom in Standard Definition mode)
KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS
3.3 Megapixel Back-illuminated CMOS Sensor
Super LoLux
Full Screen Touch Panel
Advanced Image Stabilizer
Intelligent AUTO
Face Recognition / Touch AE/AF
Face Sub-Window
Animation Effect
Smile Meter / Smile Shot
Time-Lapse REC / Auto REC
Built-in LED light
24Mbps High bit rate Recording
K2 technology
2-way Grip Belt
1920 x 1080/60P Output
Everio MediaBrowser 3
Available: January 2011
Price; $649.95

GZ-HM670

Full HD Memory Camcorder
32GB Internal Flash Memory and SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
AVCHD & Standard Definition Dual Format
40x Optical Zoom (70x Dynamic zoom in Standard Definition mode)
KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS
3.3 Megapixel Back-illuminated CMOS Sensor
Super LoLux
Full Screen Touch Panel
Advanced Image Stabilizer
Intelligent AUTO
Face Recognition / Touch AE/AF
Face Sub-Window
Animation Effect
Smile Meter / Smile Shot
Time-Lapse REC / Auto REC
Built-in LED light
24Mbps High bit rate Recording
K2 technology
2-way Grip Belt
1920 x 1080/60P Output
Everio MediaBrowser 3
Available: January 2011
Price: $499.95

GZ-HM650

Full HD Memory Camcorder
8GB Internal Flash Memory and SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
AVCHD & Standard Definition Dual Format
40x Optical Zoom (70x Dynamic zoom in Standard Definition mode)
KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS
3.3 Megapixel Back-illuminated CMOS Sensor
Super LoLux
Full Screen Touch Panel
Advanced Image Stabilizer
Intelligent AUTO
Face Recognition / Touch AE/AF
Face Sub-Window
Animation Effect
Smile Meter / Smile Shot
Time-Lapse REC / Auto REC
Built-in LED light
24Mbps High bit rate Recording
K2 technology
2-way Grip Belt
1920 x 1080/60P Output
Everio MediaBrowser 3
Available: January 2011
Price: $399.95

GZ-HM450

Full HD Memory Camcorder
8GB Internal Flash Memory and SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
AVCHD & Standard Definition Dual Format
40x Optical Zoom (70x Dynamic zoom in Standard Definition mode)
KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS
1.5 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
Full Screen Touch Panel
Advanced Image Stabilizer
Intelligent Auto
Face Recognition / Touch AE/AF
Face Sub-Window
Animation Effect
Smile Meter / Smile Shot
Time-Lapse REC / Auto REC
24Mbps High bit rate Recording
K2 technology
2-way Grip Belt
1920 x 1080/60P Output
Everio MediaBrowser 3
Available: January 2011
Price: $349.95

GZ-HM440

Full HD Memory Camcorder
Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
AVCHD & Standard Definition Dual Format
40x Optical Zoom (70x Dynamic zoom in Standard Definition mode)
KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS
1.5 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
Full Screen Touch Panel
Advanced Image Stabilizer
Intelligent Auto
Face Recognition / Touch AE/AF
Face Sub-Window
Animation Effect
Smile Meter / Smile Shot
Time-Lapse REC / Auto REC
24Mbps High bit rate Recording
K2 technology
2-way Grip Belt
1920 x 1080/60P Output
Everio MediaBrowser 3
Available: January 2011
Price: $299.95

GZ-HM50

HD Memory Camcorder
8GB Internal Flash Memory and SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
AVCHD Lite & Standard Definition Dual Format
40x Optical Zoom (70x Dynamic zoom in Standard Definition mode)
KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS
1.5 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
Advanced Image Stabilizer
Intelligent AUTO
Face Detection
Time-Lapse REC
Auto REC
1920 x 1080/60P Output (upconverted)
2-way Grip Belt
Everio MediaBrowser 3
Available: January 2011
Price: $269.95

GZ-HM30

HD Memory Camcorder
Single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
AVCHD Lite & Standard Definition Dual Format
40x Optical Zoom (70x Dynamic zoom in Standard Definition mode)
KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS
1.5 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
Advanced Image Stabilizer
Intelligent AUTO
Face Detection
Time-Lapse REC / Auto REC
1920 x 1080/60P Output (upconverted)
2-way Grip Belt
Everio MediaBrowser 3
Available: January 2011
Price: $229.95

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