Ineffectual optical stabilizer; needs a built-in ND filter; some horizontal jitter and stuttering during playback; low-resolution video; sad battery life.
If this camcorder cost $500, wed give it a much higher rating. But for its quadruple-digit price, we expect far better performance and video quality from the JVC Everio GZ-HD7.
High-quality lens and optical setup, three-CCD imager, good manual controls including a manual focus ring, optical image stabilization, solid editing bundle
Larger and heavier than standard-definition Everio models
The Everio GZ-HD7 represents a series of firsts for JVC. This is the first consumer camcorder to record in full 1,080i HD resolution, and it is also the first high-definition Everio camcorder to record directly to a hard disk. In addition, this is JVC...
Abstract: Since the summer of 2006, a record number of consumer HD camcorders have burst onto the scene, with more HDV models than ever before, as well as a burgeoning selection of AVCHD camcorders that record to flash memory, DVD, and HDD. Yet the buzz aroun...
Abstract: With both Sony and Panasonic already shipping AVCHD products, and Canon due to release models imminently, the format is gathering pace. But the latest in the Everio range not only uses MPEG2 as its recording format, it also goes one better than its pee...
Good saturated colour balance, lots of features, manual focus ring, relatively crisp shots
Some noise in indoor shots, a little motion blur The Final Word JVCs Everio GZ-HD7 is a good, high-definition hard disk camcorder, however it is outperformed in several areas by competing models. For many users it will be perfectly adequate, but the h...
JVCs Everio GZ-HD7 is a good, high-definition hard disk camcorder, however it is outperformed in several areas by competing models. For many users it will be perfectly adequate, but the high price tag and smattering of image quality issues mean there ...
Abstract: Able to record video footage at an impressive 1920 x 1080, the JVC GZ-HD7 ($2999) is a high-end "prosumer" camcorder that uses three separate CCD image sensors to shoot stunning high definition video. Packing a 60GB hard drive space, the GZ-HD7 has acr...
Lots of great features, Glorious performance, Excellent lens
Not cheap
JVC’s range of Everio camcorders has proved mighty successful over the last few years and the latest addition to its HD stable looks certain to continue the trend. The first consumer camcorder to provide Full HD recording – that’s a reso...
Abstract: We were very impressed with Canons HV20, which is about the cheapest way to create your own High Definition (HD) footage. JVCs Everio GZ-HD7 isnt as cheap as the Canon, but its a lot more serious looking and is aimed at anyone who wants to shoot...
Abstract: A great next-generation camcorder, but itlacks editing support for the recording format. With both Sony and Panasonic already shipping AVCHD products, and Canon due to release models in August, the format is gathering pace. But the latest in the Everi...
