JVC GZ-HD 3 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: A great value camcorder that's capable of some decent results.

Verdict: The GZ-HD3 has a few features to appeal to the enthusiast. It has a microphone mini-jack and accessory shoe, but no headphone socket. It also lacks the GZ-HD7's manual focus ring, and its ability to adjust shutter and exposure independently. However, prio

Review summary: The JVC GZ-HD3 is a quality camcorder built around a hard disk and three charge-coupled devices (CCDs).

Verdict: A quality camcorder which produces good picture quality, we had a couple of gripes with the JVC GZ-HD3, but were generally impressed.

Review summary: The HD3 is quite clearly head and shoulders above many of the competition for both first-timers and more discerning videomakers

Pros: Mostly strong performance; Sturdy build; Great lens

Cons: Not very lightweight; Not Full HD

Verdict: The HD3 is quite clearly head and shoulders above many of the competition for both first-timers and more discerning videomakers. It might not be as portable or lightweight, but the stunning pictures that it captures make it just too good to ignore

Review summary: JVC's Everio GZ-MC100 (web ID: 67022) brought the hard disk camcorder to the masses back in 2005. But the company has been a bit late to the party with high definition. Sony was already on its second generation when JVC released its first foray, the GZ-HD

Verdict: A great value camcorder that's capable of some decent results.