JVC Everio GZ-HM200 Dual SD High-Def Camcorder (Black)
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Manufacturer: JVCRelease Date: 2009-04-01
Model: GZ-HM200BU
Color: Black
Product features:
- Dual SD card slot for dual memory continuous recording
- 1920x1080 Full HD recording
- 20x optical zoom with Konica Minolta HD lens
- Laser-touch operation with sub-trigger and zoom; one-touch upload to YouTube
- Capture video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of JVC Everio GZ-HM200 Dual SD High-Def Camcorder (Black)
Customer Review: MIghty Mini Camcorder
Summary: 5 Stars
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My very first impression of the JVC NM200 was that it was very small, and that first impression has stuck with me. Every time I use it I'm reminded that it is about a 1/3 smaller than the other previous generation camcorders I've used. However, don't let the size fool you, this guy is packed with features and is easily the best camcorder I've ever owned.
First off, the Excellent:
1. The flip screen rotates a full 360 degrees (270 degrees one direction and the remaining 90 the opposite direction). This makes filming yourself easy since you can constantly monitor the framing. The screen is also very high quality and accurately displays what the camera is aimed at as well as recorded videos.
2. The video quality if fantastic, especially if you have good light (not making Paris Hilton videos on super dark rooms). The HD quality is simply great and transfers to my 42" TV both from the live feed option or burned to a BlueRay.
3. The layout and design of the camcorder is easy to use and intuitive. I never cracked the manual since all the menus were easy to navigate. If you've used a camcorder before, you'll find this one especially easy to use.
4. Dual SDHC cards! This means you can have 64gb of on board memory (over 7 hours of full resolution HD recording) for just about $180, or 32gb of memory for under $100. Gone are the days of tapes, slow internal hard drives, and other lesser options. SDHC slots also makes it very easy to swap multiple cards in and out if you want to shoot video for an even longer time.
The Good:
1. The touch sensitive scroll wheel--well not really a wheel but a touch sensor strip--takes a bit of getting used to but works really well once you've mastered it. It makes navigating menus really easy, but does take a bit of time to master.
2. Takes pretty good static images. They're not as good as a nice digital camera, but they're plenty good enough for most applications that don't involve blowing them up to 11x17.
3. The battery charges quickly. I can get a full charge in a couple hours. This makes up for negative point #4 below.
The Bad (although not awful)
1. You can only record to one of the SDHC cards at a time. You must define one as the save location for video and the other as the save location for static images. You can, however, fill up one card and then switch video to the other card. It would have been nicer if the camcorder did this for you.
2. Audio quality is not that great. Of course any serious video work needs a dedicated mic so it's probably not fair to list this as a complaint, but its worth mentioning that the audio will not impress you unless you are very close to the target source.
3. Battery life isn't that long. I can get 2-3 hours of continuous use, but even with the camcorder off the battery slowly loses juice so that 2-3 days of inactivity leave the battery only 1/2 full.
4. Battery location is a bit odd. It actually locks unto the back of the camcorder and is fully external. This isn't that big of a deal, but it does get a bit hot and I thought it worth noting.
5. No external battery charger or dock it provided. This means you must plug in the whole camcorder to charge it. This is a pain, especially if you decide to buy an additional battery, although a kit like this Two(2) Spare NB2L Batteries + Charger solves that problem.
SUMMARY:
The GZ-HM200 is a fantastic camcorder in a small package. It is full featured, easy to use, and takes great HD video. Well worth the price.
Description of JVC Everio GZ-HM200 Dual SD High-Def Camcorder (Black)
World's Smallest and Slimmest Design It took JVC to make an HD camcorder so small and light. 30% smaller compared to the previous year's, these models are the world's smallest and thinnest HD camcorders with built-in HDD, making them easier to carry and enjoy than ever before. New Laser Touch Operation An evolved version of our previous Laser Touch Operation, this system now allows Zooming and Recording using either the Laser Touch or standard zoom lever and REC button. Of course, browsing through indexes and menu selections is easy as ever. Digest Playback This function automatically selects highlight scenes from among the recorded content using our proprietary algorithm and plays back what looks like a "coming attractions" trailer for a movie. 60 minutes of footage is condensed into 5 minutes of highlight scene. 1920x1080/60P Output (HD Upconvert) Using the same technology as GENESSA HD displays, 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. *TV must be compatible with output formats. Remote Control Provided remote control to operate Everio from a distance for playback, DVD burning, etc. just like a DVD deck. One Touch Upload to YouTubeTM You can easily upload your videos to YouTubeTM and share them with the world. Everio makes uploading a breeze. Share your memories with family or friends living far away. * Installation of bundled software required. One Touch Pre-upload recording for YouTubeTM When the UPLOAD button is pressed before recording, this automatically limits recordings to 10 minutes in length to keep them within the YouTubeTM file size limit. Smart and convenient.Camcorders
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