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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 83
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 reviews of JVC GZ-HD5 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 51/100 and users 53/100. Comparing these reviews to 104506 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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macworld.co.uk
Editors' rating: 40
Summary: JVC's Everio GZ-HD5 is a digital camcorder that uses three charge-coupled devices (CCDs) to record high-definition video to its built-in 60GB hard drive. The quality of the video captured on the GZ-HD5 was decent (though we've seen better), and the ...
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macworld.com
Editors' rating: 50
Summary: JVC's Everio GZ-HD5 is a digital camcorder that uses three charge-coupled devices (CCDs) to record high-definition video to its built-in 60GB hard drive. The quality of the video captured on the GZ-HD5 was decent (though we've seen better), and the ...
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital Camcorders. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camcorder.
Hard disk format
With digital camcorders that use built-in hard drives, you can record high-quality MPEG-2 footage and deliver more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution, depending on camcorder quality. Some video cameras will also record in AVCHD or H.264 formats, giving you more flexibility for recording. Consumer grade digital camcorders of this type have USB ports for easy video downloading onto computers.
Best for: Trendsetter; home and vacation moviemaker; business videographer.
| Relatively compact digital camcorder designs |
| Easy searching and random access to video segments |
| Selectable image-quality levels, usually including high-quality variable-bit-rate recording |
| Both video and still images can be recorded on one card (instead of on a cassette and a memory card) |
| Need for separate hard drive or DVD burning for archiving |
| Unpredictable recording times with variable bit rate |
| Less support by advanced video-editing and video-effects software than for DV format |
Supporting manufacturers: Canon; JVC; Panasonic; Sony.
Read more in the Digital Camcorder Buying Guide
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LCD and electronic viewfinder info
More pixels usually mean better viewfinder and LCD image quality. Look for a sharp LCD that's easy to see in bright light; adjustable screen brightness helps, too. The larger the LCD, the easier it will be to see (and the more power-hungry it will be); for all but ultracompact camcorders, look for at least 2.5 inches. An EVF that you can tilt with a diopter lever for adjusting focus will give you more shooting flexibility. Almost all EVFs and LCDs on consumer camcorders display color, although some video enthusiasts prefer black-and-white EVFs, which can make it easier to judge exposure. Touch-screen LCDs have begun to appear on a few consumer video cameras, usually for menu navigation and spot focusing. Some users find them convenient, while others prefer not to have to use the LCD to access camcorder controls.
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CNET product brief
Description: The JVC Everio GZ-HD5 is a hard disk drive-based, prosumer camcorder.Compared to other prosumer camcorders on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $600.
Pros: Has optical stabilization, which is more favorable than some similarly priced camcorders.(While many camcorders have electronic image stabilization, optical stabilization generally produces superior results.)Also, this camcorder has a 2.8-inch viewscreen, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced camcorders.This camcorder has three CCD sensors, each dedicated to filtering red, green or blue light frequencies.This results in richer, more accurate colors than camcorders with only a single CCD.Provides manual focus adjustment, whereas many camcorders have only auto-focus.This unit weighs just 16.9 ounces without battery and media, which is relatively light.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: A prosumer camcorder, suited for semi-professional videography.
Value: Overall, this camcorder's features are in line with its price.
Suggestions: For more help selecting the right digital camcorder, visit CNET Reviews' buying guide.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
