JVC GZ HD5EX - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The JVC 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.

Verdict: Despite its compact size and 3-CCD capture capability, JVC's Everio GZ-HD5 offers mediocre video and still quality.

Review 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 quirky

Pros: 60GB hard drive; microSD slot for additional storage capacity.

Cons: Difficult to transfer video to Mac; mediocre video image quality; short battery life.

Verdict: 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 quirky

Review summary: JVC always do the right things in terms of experience and add-ons, but they don't always get the price right. This week they have decided to rolls out a few more high definition digital cameras the Everio GZ-HD5 and the GZ-HD6. Both these are available in

Review summary: JVC's latest camcorder combines 3-CCD technology, hard drive storage and high definition video recording. Discover what we think of this high-tech camcorder.

Pros: 60GB hard drive; microSD slot for additional storage capacity.

Cons: Difficult to transfer video to Mac; mediocre video image quality; short battery life.

Verdict: Despite its compact size and 3-CCD capture capability, JVC�€™s Everio GZ-HD5 offers mediocre video and still quality. Couple that with difficult file transfer and editing problems and it's hard to recommend this camcorder over other, more compa