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JVC Everio GZ-HM690BUS (Black)

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  • "A must have."
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    on by TheHitman2009

    Pros: + Superb HD video quality
    + Very good low-light quality
    + Good battery life (about 1hr 30mins)
    + Crystal Clear LCD
    + Very Responsive Touch Screen
    + Intelligence Auto
    + Small, light, compact

    Cons: - Price is a little heavy
    - No HDMI Cable Included
    - Software for Mac users not included

    Summary: This is my first actual HD camcorder. And I have to say is far surpasses my expectations. Not only can you record in nearly full 1080i HD, it brings colors to life. The crystal clear 2.7" LCD touch screen is outstanding. I have used other cameras with touch screens before and this one is by far one of the most responsive. I admit it might take a few touches now and then but those are few and far between. This is one of the smallest, lightest camcorders I have ever used. The battery life is pretty good, I got a good solid 90 mins of recordering/viewing time before the battery died. 64GB Internal flash memory gives you just under 6 hours of recording time on the highest setting, and just under 46 hours on the lowest setting. The Intelligence Auto is great. This makes it easy for you to ensure that you have the best setting you can. You can also go in manual mode. The only downsides to this camcorder is $650.00. There is no HDMI cable included which would have been nice, and a change from those RCA cables. Also there is not remote so you have to have the camera beside you when watching videos off the TV or hit record if you are using a tripod. The software that comes with the camera is for Windows users only. So if you are a Mac user like myself you don't have access to the included software. But iMovie imports the videos very well and QuickTime plays them great.

    All and all this is one amazing little HD camera. I love it. And recommend to anyone that is shopping a HD camera.. if they don't mind spending some money.

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Quick Specifications

  • Optical sensor type BSI-CMOS
  • Weight 6.9 oz
  • Depth 4.4 in
  • Height 2.2 in
  • Lens System 40 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 116 mm - F/1.8-6.3
  • Product Description JVC Everio GZ-HM690BUS - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card
  • Width 2 in
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