JVC GZ-HD320 Everio High Definition Hard Disk Camcorder (Onyx Black)
Looking for a camcorder to record your growing child's firsts? The GZ-HD320 Everio High Definition Hard Disk Camcorder gives you true 1920 x 1080/60i recording, to your choice of the 120GB HDD or to microSD/SDHC memory cards. Every memory will come across beautiful and life-like on your HDTV, thanks to the 1/4.1" 3.05MP CMOS sensor, GENESSA processing, and the HD Gigabrid Premium video engine. The KONICA MINOLTA HD lens and 2.7" LCD help by giving you a lens specially designed for capturing HD video and a wide display on which to compose and playback your video. Let's not forget the AVCHD UXP mode with a bit rate of up to 24Mbps, for improved clarity and detail.
While you're out capturing all those videos you'll probably want to shoot some photos as well. Don't worry about having to lug around a camera too; the HD320 doubles a digital still camera that boasts 1920 x 1080 resolution and Face Detection technology.
When you're ready to share little Johnny's first steps, uploading the special moment to the Internet, is easy. The camcorder features One-Touch Export to iTunes and One-Touch Upload to YouTube - taking the hassle out of the entire sharing process. The HD320 also features Direct DVD, which makes burning your video to DVD on your computer as simple as it gets.
- Hybrid Recording
- Record 11 hours of 1920 x 1080i high definition video to the 120GB hard disk drive in the GZ-HD320. Should you need extra space you can also store video and still images to removable microSD/SDHC flash memory cards.
- 3.05MP 1/4.1" CMOS Sensor
- The 1/4.1" CMOS sensor in the HD320 captures video and stills with true HD clarity and quality. Helping the sensor do its job would be, JVC's HD Gigabrid Premium video engine, which optimizes image quality along with reducing the camera's power consumption and GENESSA processing to make the most out of the HD signal.
- KONICA MINOLTA HD Lens
- The KONICA MINOLTA HD Lens is specially designed for capturing Full HD video and stills and features a 20x optical zoom, which brings far off subjects up close with virtually no loss in image quality.
- 2.7" LCD Display
- The LCD on the GZ-HD320 provides a 16:9 display on which to compose and playback video and stills. JVC's improved Laser Touch Operation system lets you navigate the camera's basic controls and menu selections on the side and bottom of the screen.
- Still Image Capture
- The GZ-HD320 doubles as a high resolution digital still camera. Capture beautiful 1920 x 1080 JPEGs with the camera and save them to the HDD or microSD/SDHC memory cards.
- Creative Control and Workflow Features
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- Included remote control
- One-Touch Export to iTunes
- One-Touch Upload to YouTube
- Direct Backup: One-Touch backup to PC
- Auto Illumi Light for recording in low light settings
- HDMI V.1.3 with x.v.Color for increased color reproduction
- Digest Playback: 5 minute montage of 60 minutes of video
- Direct DVD: One-Touch DVD creation with optional SHARE STATION
- Included remote control
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 3.05 Megapixel 1/4.1" CMOS |
| Lens |
2.9 - 58 mm f/1.9 - 3.2 |
| Zoom | Optical: 20x |
| Filter Size | 30.5 mm |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Recording Media |
Hard Disk Drive Up To 120GB Video/Image microSD/SDHC Video/Image |
| Recording Time |
Hard Disk Drive UXP: 11 hours EP: 50 hours MicroSD/SDHC 4GB Card: UXP: 20 minutes, EP: 1 hour, 40 minutes 8GB Card: UXP: 40 minutes, EP: 3 hours, 20 minutes |
| Video Format |
High Definition MPEG AVC/H.264 1920 x 1080 |
| Still Image Resolution | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Audio Format | 2-ChannelStereo |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Screen Size | 2.7" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Lux | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Light/Flash |
Light - Yes Flash - No |
| Accessory Shoe | None |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4" |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | None |
| Outputs |
1x HDMI 1x A/V 1x Component Video (out) 1x USB Mini-A 1 Please Note:USB mini type A and B, 2.0 compliant close |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
Windows System
|
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Power Adapter | 110-240VAC, 50/60HZ |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.09 x 2.68 x 4.45" / 53 x 68 x 113 mm |
| Weight | 0.07 lb / 31.75 g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
83%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable to operate (6)
- Great picture quality (5)
- Great sound (5)
- Simple controls (4)
- Zoom range/performance (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home movies (6)
- HD shooting (5)
- Travel (5)
- Editing (3)
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Travel
Comments about JVC GZ-HD320 Everio High Definition Hard Disk Camcorder (Onyx Black):
Genie in a bottle!
Smallest in size and yet packing a punch of 120GB and there is slot for card. Expand your horizon and vision.
Laser guided navigation is fun. Results are good in day light, problem is low light.
HD recording is fabulous and shows good quality.
Had it been more useful, Genie would have been out of bottle in front of us to fulfill all the wishes.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about JVC GZ-HD320 Everio High Definition Hard Disk Camcorder (Onyx Black):
I love this camcorder! It is so much easier to use then my old Canon mini-DV camera. It goes into sleep mode when your not using it so my battery lasted all day even though I never turned it fully off.
The software is a pain, but it can make good mpeg4s. Adobe Premier Elements was able to grab all the videos off the camera for me so I would recommend getting it.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about JVC GZ-HD320 Everio High Definition Hard Disk Camcorder (Onyx Black):
Awesome!! GREAT PRODUCT AND GREAT PRICE!!!
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Editing
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about JVC GZ-HD320 Everio High Definition Hard Disk Camcorder (Onyx Black):
I use it for school projects and personal leisure. Dont think of buying a camera thats not HD it is the FUTURE of video!!!! A couple of things it doesn't have are a mount, night mode(it does but not like green). What i love is the ease of use, focusing, manual modes, lighting, change in shutter mode.
Pros
- Great Features
- Simple Controls
- Small
Cons
- No carrying case
- No Touch Screen
- Only supports mini SD
- Uses mini HDMI no cable
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about JVC GZ-HD320 Everio High Definition Hard Disk Camcorder (Onyx Black):
I want to wait for the newer 620 since I need the camcorder very soon, I just purchased the HD320. The price is good and it is definitely small. The supplied software works in my first try. It backed up all the videos and created a DVD. I can play the DVD in my living room player with no problem.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Editing
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about JVC GZ-HD320 Everio High Definition Hard Disk Camcorder (Onyx Black):
Hi. I purchased this product to record mainly things which impact the local environment in South Australia. I have used it twice so far (only had it about a week) and have found the GZ-HD320 easy to use giving good quality picture with a good pick up of sound. It is lightweight and compact with easy access to well thought out placement of the
control button. The product is responsive and so far does all I have hoped it would do . I am looking forward to really giving it a try out in the new year.
I havn't found anything I am really unhappy with but will update if I do,
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Sound
Cons
- Low-Quality Recordings
Best Uses
Comments about JVC GZ-HD320 Everio High Definition Hard Disk Camcorder (Onyx Black):
Cannot be used for shooting for Video editing. Very poor quality pictures in normal lighting conditions. It says 1080p 60p in package and sales, but really it is interlaced ie 60i or 30i or less. The full HD quality is achieved by upconverting and not by naturally recording.
Anti shake is bad.
Battery life is good. SD mode seems to be missing. Menu controls are not easy. Manual misses important technical details such as light - lux, HD resolution for each mode etc. W/o its own software you cannot browse the video on computer. The given S/w is only 32bit. if computer is 64 bit you are out of luck.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Picture Quality
- Ideal size of Hard Disk
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Editing
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about JVC GZ-HD320 Everio High Definition Hard Disk Camcorder (Onyx Black):
Simple and handy camcorder.
Easy to operate.
Images are of very good quality.
I can recommend it to anyone who wants to buy a good camcorder.Its hard disk of 120 GB allows plenty of recording time
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Drives & DVD Burning
Back up your footage directly from your camcorder.
- Price: $29.00
- GBP 18.47
What's in the Box
- Everio HD GZ-HD320 Hard Disk Camcorder
- AP-V20U AC Adapter
- BN-VF808U Battery Pack
- Component Cable
- A/V Cable
- USB Cable
- Remote Control RM-V751U
- Lithium Battery (CR2025)
- CD-ROM
- 1-Year Parts & 90-Days Labor Limited Warranty
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