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JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder

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Product Highlights

  • 1920 x 1080 AVCHD
  • 32GB Internal Flash Memory
  • SD/SDHC Card Slot
  • 1/2.33" 10.3MP CMOS
  • Konica Minolta HD Lens
  • 2.8" LCD
  • 15x Dynamic Zoom
  • O.I.S.
  • 24Mbps
  • 9MP Stills

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JVC offers up the GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera as a high-end consumer camcorder with a number of bells and whistles. As the name implies, the camera features 1920 x 1080 AVCHD recording along with a myriad of other recording options.

The HM400 provides 32GB of built-in flash memory storage and the option to record to SD/SDHC memory cards. Capturing all those high definition video and 9MP still images would be the impressive 10.3MP CMOS sensor, while a slightly larger than normal 2.8" LCD gives you room to compose and playback. The Konica Minolta HD lens with 15x Dynamic zoom and Optical Image Stabilization round out the primary features and functions.

Looking at the camcorder a little closer reveals considerations that allow for higher quality recording and control, whether you're an aspiring film-maker or you simply value options. First off, there's JVC's proprietary K2 Technology which restores audio details lost during compression. When it comes to manual adjustments the multi-function dial enables user control of brightness and focus while the direct control buttons give you easy access to Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed, and user-assignable operations. Other indispensable functions include an accessory shoe, the option to attach wide-angle or telephoto conversion lenses, and the microphone in and headphone out connections.

Finally, a number convenience features help to get the most out of your video and still images without worry. There's Ultra-Slow Motion Playback, simultaneous video and 5.3MP still capture, Face Detection, and Laser Touch Operation controls to name just a few. And when you're ready to share or store your footage the HM400 has plenty of options for that too. One Touch Upload allows for simply transfer of videos to YouTube, while One Touch Export allows for easy export of your videos to iTunes for playback on your iPod or iPhone. There's also One Touch DVD creation when connected to the optional JVC SHARE STATION.

Video and Audio Performance

Full HD 1920 x 1080 Video

GZ-HM400 incorporates a 10.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor to record 1920 x 1080 Full HD AVCHD format video. The camera records at 1080 TV lines of horizontal resolution - the theoretical maximum level of 1920 x 1080 Full HD

Real 9 Megapixel Stills with No Interpolation

The 10.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor is also the source of 9 Megapixel digital still images. By using the Bayer array for arranging RGB color filters, real 9 Megapixel stills with no interpolation are possible

HD Gigabrid Premium II Engine

At the heart of the HM400's image quality is the HD Gigabrid Premium II Engine which enables high speed processing of a huge amount of pixel data to allow quality video recording

Optical Image Stabilizer

JVC's proprietary Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) uses two active prisms to correct camera shake. It stabilizes at the zoom entrance for effectiveness over the entire zoom range

Konica Minolta HD Lens

GZ-HM400 uses a new Konica Minolta HD Lens with a 10x optical zoom which magnifies up to 15x without picture degradation thanks to Dynamic Zoom technology

24Mbps Ultra High Quality Recording

In UXP video recording mode, you can record at 24Mbps, the highest bit rate possible for AVCHD video, for more detailed, sharper images with less noise

1920x1080/60P Output

This function outputs a 1080 scanning line image at progressive 60fps so you can enjoy uncompromising picture quality on a TV that accepts 1080P input

K2 Technology for High Quality Audio

This JVC exclusive technology has been well-received in the audio field. It restores the sound details lost during compression to enable high-quality audio playback that is closer to the original

Manual Controls & Advanced Shooting

Multi-Function Dial

A lever switch lets you directly access the Brightness and Focus adjustment. And a manual adjustment dial enables precise adjustment for various manual settings without having to go through menus

Direct Control Buttons

Easily accessible direct control buttons are available for Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed, and user-assignable operations. You can register frequently used settings, offering a higher degree of personal control

Pro-Style Zoom Lever

WIDE/TELE seesaw-style zoom lever for sure operation

Accessory Shoe

External accessories like a microphone or video light can be attached for serious shooting

Conversion Lens Attachable

Optional wide-angle or telephoto conversion lens (46mm) can be attached for creative shooting

Mic In & Headphone Out

Utilize an optional external microphone or headphone for advanced video recording with high quality audio

High Speed & Convenient Functions

15fps/9 Megapixel Motor Drive Shooting

As many as six 9 Megapixel stills can be shot at up to 15 frames per second, a speed that surpasses what's offered by typical 9 Megapixel DSLR cameras. You can also shoot 5.3 Megapixel continuous stills (up to 11) at even higher speed

High-Speed Recording for Ultra-Slow Motion Playback

High-speed recording mode shoots ultra-slow motion video to capture dynamic movement that is not visible to the naked eye. This is an effective tool for sports technique analysis and nature studies. Three speed modes available

Dual Mode: 5.3 Megapixel Stills While Recording Full HD Video

GZ-HM400 also allows shooting of 1920 x 1080/60i Full HD video and 5.3 Megapixel stills at the same time. This way, you won't have to exit the Video mode each time you want to take still images, thereby minimizing the chances of a missed shot

Face Detection

Detects up to 16 faces then accurately adjusts the focus and exposure for sharp, beautiful images

Laser Touch Operation

This innovative user-interface features a touch-sensitive slide bar that you slide your finger over to access various functions and select still and video files. It also enables zooming and recording start/stop control in addition to the usual buttons on the top and rear of the camera

Auto Power ON/OFF & Auto Lens Cover

Just open the LCD; the power turns on and the lens cover automatically opens. Just close the LCD to power off and close the lens cover too

10 Modes of Scene Selection

A variety of preset modes available according to the subject you're shooting: Portrait, Snow, Twilight, Landscape, Sports, Sunset, Night, Spotlight, Beach, and Fireworks

Extended Recording

32GB Internal Flash Memory

Allows recording of Full HD video for up to 14 hours and 44 minutes. Up to 9,999 9MP stills also storable

SD Card Slot for Extra Storage

You can use an SD/SDHC card for additional recording. Up to 32GB card compatible

High Power Battery for Longer Recording

The supplied long-life battery offers an industry-leading continuous recording time of 2hours and 25 minutes

Sharing & Archiving Solutions

One Touch Upload to YouTube

The One Touch Upload function, when used with the included software for Windows, simplifies uploading videos to YouTube. Simply connect HD Everio to a PC using the provided USB cable, and press "UPLOAD". The software launches automatically, converts the footage file and uploads it to YouTube

One Touch Export - Compatible with iTunes

A One Touch Export function, provided by bundled software for Windows, makes it easy to export videos into iTunes for playback on an iPod or iPhone. Simply connect the HD Everio to a PC, using the provided USB cable, and press "EXPORT". The software launches automatically, converts the footage file, and imports it into your iTunes library

One Touch DVD Creation

With Everio, archiving your videos onto a disc is simple. Use a PC or optional SHARE STATION DVD Burner, and you can burn DVDs from Everio's recordings. You can archive your Full HD video files on DVD discs (AVCHD DVD) and Blu-ray discs(Burning Blu-ray discs not available with SHARE STATION)

Easy Full HD Viewing

The optional CU-VS100 HD Media Player is an AVCHD video player with a dual SD card slot. Connect to HDTV via HDMI and just insert the recorded SD card; you can enjoy viewing HD video with full impact, right away. No need to connect HD Everio to your TV each time you want to watch. And since it supports standard-definition video, still images and music data too, count on it to entertain you

Bundled PC Software

Easy File Management

Everio MediaBrowser has a calendar type graphical interface that displays thumbnail images of your recorded videos and stills, overlaid on the date they were taken. So it's clear to see exactly when you took what scene. You can easily switch between "Daily" and "Show all" displays. And with built-in filter functions, you can instantly narrow down your selection to just videos, just stills, and so on

Easy Playback

Data files residing on your Everio can be played back on your PC. Just double-click on the scene you want to view, and playback starts. Full-screen viewing is also possible

Simple Editing

Simple cut edits are possible while viewing the playback image. Just push the Movie Edit button and select "from here to there" using the scroll bars to easily cut out unnecessary scenes

Easy "Share and Carry" Operation

Exporting to iTunes, uploading to YouTube, and burning to DVD disc... all of these "share and carry" operations are simplified to the extreme. Just press the exclusive function button, select the file you want to use, and follow a few simple steps shown on the computer screen. You're done before you know it

Decomotion Setting

A fun-filled extra for YouTube uploading. This function lets you add eyecatching moving frames to the videos you upload. Now you can show off your memories with an added touch of originality

Optics
Sensor 10.3 Megapixel 1/2.33" CMOS
Lens 6.7 - 67 mm
f/2.8 - 4.5
Zoom Optical: 10x
Dynamic: 15x
Digital: 200x
Filter Size 46 mm
Recording
System NTSC
Recording Media Internal Flash Memory Up To 32GB Video/Image
SD/SDHC  Video/Image
Recording Time Internal Flash Memory
UXP: 2 hours, 56 minutes, EP: 14 hours, 44 minutes
SD/SDHC
32GB: UXP: 2 hours, 40 minutes, EP: 14 hours, 40 minutes
Video Format High Definition
MPEG AVC/H.264
1920 x 1080i
Still Image Resolution JPEG: 9 Megapixel
Audio Format 2-ChannelStereo
Display
Display Type LCD
Screen Size 2.8"
Touchscreen No
Features
Image Stabilization Optical
Lux 9
Built-in Mic Yes
Built-in Speaker Yes
Built-in Light/Flash Light - No
Flash - Yes
Accessory Shoe Hot
Tripod Mount 1/4"
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs 1x Microphone In
Outputs 1x A/V
1x Mini HDMI
1x USB 2.0
1x USB 1.1
1x Headphone Out
1x Component Video (out)
Microphone Input Yes
Headphone Jack Yes
General
System Requirements Windows System
  • XP (SP2), XP (SP3), Vista (SP1)
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Power Adapter Not Specified By Manufacturer
Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.6 x 2.8 x 5.6" / 66.04 x 71.12 x 142.24 mm
Weight 1.1 lb / 498.95 g

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JVCGZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder
 
4.3

(based on 33 reviews)

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  • 3 Stars

     

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  • 2 Stars

     

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92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Zoom range/performance (32)
  • Great picture quality (27)
  • Easy to use (25)
  • Image stabilization (23)
  • Great sound (18)

Cons

  • Poor in low light (13)

Best Uses

  • Home movies (20)
  • HD shooting (19)
  • Travel (18)
  • Documentaries (10)
  • Movies/short films (10)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (16), Casual user (7), Semi-pro (7)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (9)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Razor Sharp Videos

Long story short - so long as there is adequate light, this camcorder makes gorgeous videos. They are significantly sharper than my Sony SR12 and Canon HF100 - not even close!The laser control ...Read complete review

Long story short - so long as there is adequate light, this camcorder makes gorgeous videos. They are significantly sharper than my Sony SR12 and Canon HF100 - not even close!The laser control is fine once you realize you don't have to stroke it - there are 4 sensors, just press a lower one to scroll down and vice versa. I don't miss the 24 and 30 FPS progressive modes. They never impressed me on my Canon HF100. Battery life is GREAT on this unit - lasts for hours it seems. Size and weight is fine - in line with others. Forget videos in less than good light (fluorescent light in a kitchen is fine), a dim living room makes for very noisy grainy result. But, realistically, who really expect to record hi-res video in dim light? The auto white balance, for some reason, likes to go to bluish occasionally. Don't know why but I haven't experienced it in outside videos. I like animal and nature recording and for that, this thing is great! The endless detail is very impressive. I would actually say that this is the first HD camcorder I've had (out of 6), that actually RECORDS all 1920 lines of resolution. Most of the others peeter out at about 1250 lines. Another cool thing this unit does, is output 1080P through HDMI. It does it extremely well too - no combing or other artifacts. External Mike input is welcome also. The built in one has good sound quality but is very sensitive to background noise and wind. I got mine set to -2 and that seems to give the best result. As usual, B&H pricing was very competitive [...]

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Nice Camera, Very Poor Low Light Shootin

I purchased the GZ-HM400 from B&H as a camera for filming family events, concerts, and other home videos. The camera is solidly constructed and has a nice hand strap. The outdoor/bri...Read complete review

I purchased the GZ-HM400 from B&H as a camera for filming family events, concerts, and other home videos. The camera is solidly constructed and has a nice hand strap. The outdoor/bright light video quality is impressive however the low light video quality is very poor. By low light, I don't mean darkness, anything less than a darkened performance hall is subject to intense amounts of video noise, similar to camera phone video. I ended up returning the JVC and purchasing a Panasonic HDC-TM300K which has much better low light handling.

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2.0

Things you should know first...

By Steve

from Portland, OR

About Me Video Enthusiast

Pros

  • Dedicated manual buttons
  • Good Image Stabilization

Cons

  • Manual WB is bad
  • Poor In Low Light
  • Unconventional acc shoe

Best Uses

  • Home Movies

Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

There are a number of items that you should be aware of before purchasing this camera. I am not a professional but enjoy recording and editing video on a regular basis. I purchased this camera about 1.5 months ago and have recorded about 10 hours of video and have decided to stop using this as my main v-camera. Going back to my GZ-HD6U even though it is older.

The good:
1. it has manual buttons dedicated to focus, brightness, aperture, shutter and one user select.
2. Batteries last much longer than on HDD cameras
3. Light weight.
4. Image stabilization is good.

The bad:
1. Manual white balance either does not work or was poorly engineered. I use a calibration target and the camera still has horrible color in many indoor settings.
2. The accessory shoe will not work with any attachment unless you use JVC's cheap plastic adapter which increases the accessory height about 1.5 inches from a normal shoe. Makes it difficult for carrying in camera bags.
3. The tripod mounting screw is located at the back of the camera resulting in an unbalanced stance when mounted to a tripod, especially if you use an add-on wide angle or telephoto lens. In addition the mounting screw is so far back that when mounted to a tripod the battery release button is completely covered. There is no way to change the battery without unscrewing from tripod.
4. If you are using Apple's iMovie or FCE you will not be able to read the video files from a stored location on your computer or hard drive for later editing, you must Log and Transfer direct from the camera.
5. Aperture only goes to 2.8 vs. 1.8 on the GZ-HD6U. This is the reason for the bad low light ability.
6. The camera only shoots in interlace. I knew this before purchasing and thought it would not make that big of a difference but I definitely prefer shooting in 1080p rather than converting later.

I was looking forward to using this camera especially after purchasing it for the discounted price but I am very disappointed with the end product. It is a shame JVC fell short on the items above because it would be a great camera otherwise. Not sure why JVC changed these features for the worse when they had it right for the HD7 & HD6 cameras.

I am now back to shooting video on my 3 year old GZ-HD6U where none of the issues above exist.

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5.0

Awesome for home movies

By Leo

from São Paulo, Brazil

About Me Semi-pro Videographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Good in Low Light
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
  • Large Clear LCD

Cons

    Best Uses

    • HD Shooting
    • Home Movies
    • Indoors/Low Light
    • Movies/Short Films

    Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

    I am an amateur but seriously commited movie maker. I bought this camera to be my default camera for every movie, and I was indeed surprized with it. Though it is not for professional video, it is something between a pro and an amateur camera, for its got a compact size, but more resources than an amateur one. I can easily control the light, the shooting speed and the white balance, the focus can be switched to manual and the zoom is more precise than those small sticks that come in the small cameras.
    Those were the first impressions, along with a not very long lasting battery pack, but I still have a lot to discover from this camera.

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    2.0

    file format

    By Pete

    from alleghany co ,aava

    About Me Casual User

    Pros

      Cons

      • Poor video format

      Best Uses

        Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

        The movie format no right for dvd player

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        • No

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        4.0

        Too good to be true

        By Raycantu

        from New Jersey and Utah

        About Me Video Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Good in Low Light
        • Great Picture Quality
        • Great Sound
        • Great Zoom
        • Large Clear LCD
        • With all the clicks it's
        • Zoom range/performance

        Cons

        • None as of now

        Best Uses

        • HD Shooting
        • Home Movies
        • Movies/Short Films
        • Outdoor shooting
        • Travel

        Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

        My last camera cost twice the price. I now have a better and smaller camera that does more.

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        • No

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        4.0

        very nice video camera

        By Joey Soliman

        from Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

        About Me Casual User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Great Picture Quality
        • Great Zoom
        • Zoom range/performance

        Cons

        • Poor In Low Light
        • Poor Sound

        Best Uses

        • HD Shooting
        • Home Movies
        • Travel

        Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

        Great video and image quality. very good zoom

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        5.0

        Very nice and easy to use

        By Dyckesvilledad

        from Dyckesville, WI

        About Me Casual User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Great Picture Quality
        • Great Sound
        • Large Clear LCD

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home Movies

          Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

          We use the camera to video tape our kids and the picture clarity is fantastic and features are easy to use. Our "old" camera was also a JVC but not HD. Batteries have nice life as well. Very happy with purchase and got at a great price! Whole buying experience was excellent - Thanks

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          5.0

          GZ-HM400 HD Everio

          By Eddy

          from Tobyhanna

          About Me Semi-pro Videographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy to Use
          • Good Image Stabilization
          • Great Picture Quality
          • Great Sound
          • Great Zoom
          • Large Clear LCD
          • Zoom range/performance

          Cons

          • Poor In Low Light

          Best Uses

          • Documentaries
          • HD Shooting
          • Home Movies
          • Movies/Short Films
          • Travel
          • Weddings/Events

          Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

          Great HD video, nice and small, only then is bad in low light.

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          • No

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          5.0

          Great Camera!

          By Matt Hardy

          from Washington DC

          About Me Video Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy to Use
          • Good Image Stabilization
          • Great Picture Quality
          • Great Sound
          • Great Zoom
          • Large Clear LCD

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Documentaries
            • HD Shooting
            • Home Movies
            • Movies/Short Films

            Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

            I use this camera for my personal film projects along with my final film project for high school. The definition on this camera is incredible! The amount of different features on this camera is incredible. For this price I'm suprised at how good it acctually is. The only drawback I find so far is that I cannot figure out out to keep the video light on if you can at all!.

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            • Yes

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            5.0

            GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcord

            By Mad Mike the Soundman....!

            from St. Augustine, Florida

            About Me Semi-pro Videographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy to Use
            • Good Image Stabilization
            • Great Picture Quality
            • Great Sound
            • Great Zoom
            • Large Clear LCD
            • Zoom range/performance

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Documentaries
              • HD Shooting
              • Home Movies
              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Movies/Short Films
              • Recording live concerts
              • Travel
              • Weddings/Events

              Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

              I have owned 4 digital cameras in 6 years.Great consumer level camera. This camera is very user friendly and uploads quickly to my pc for editing. This camera will become legendary in time!

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              • Yes

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              4.0

              Bang For The Buck!

              By Sim

              from Baltimore, MD

              About Me Semi-pro Videographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy to Use
              • Great Picture Quality
              • Great Sound
              • Great Zoom

              Cons

              • Poor In Low Light

              Best Uses

              • Documentaries
              • Home Movies
              • Travel
              • Weddings/Events

              Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

              I purchased this video camera a few weeks ago and the image is extremely impressive for such a low price. What amazed me even more however, we're the quality of the still pictures (9 megapixels). One of my favorite features of this camera is this camera is the ability to shoot at 600fps (although the quality is drastically decreased). However, it does not handle low-light images very well. The small wheel on the front which allows you to manually adjust brightness and focus did not meet my expectations.

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              • No

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              5.0

              NO Audio Pre-Amp Needed!

              By Nedster

              from Arkansas

              About Me Video Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy to Use
              • Good Image Stabilization
              • Good in Low Light
              • Great Picture Quality
              • Great Sound

              Cons

              • No battery time indicator

              Best Uses

              • Bible School Classes
              • HD Shooting
              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Sunday Teaching Services

              Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

              Good Quality. Needed an HD Flash Camcorder with a mic input. This one had it and best of all... no mic preamp needed! I also have a Canon HF20 (it needs a mic preamp).

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              5.0

              "Great quality for your money."

              By electraglideblue

              from Onalaska,Wi.

              About Me Video Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy to Use
              • Great Picture Quality
              • Great Sound

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • HD Shooting
                • Home Movies
                • Travel

                Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

                The HD video quality is superb. The first DVD burned was crystal clear when shown on 40inch LCD.
                The camera menu is easy to work with. The scrole slider on the left is somewhat touchy when making choices from the menu. Downloading to the PC is effortless. The camera as a whole is very sharp and has great feel to it.

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                4.0

                Great Camcorder

                By Brad S.

                from Superior, WI

                About Me Video Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy to Use
                • Good Image Stabilization
                • Great Picture Quality
                • Great Sound
                • Great Zoom
                • Large Clear LCD
                • Zoom range/performance

                Cons

                • Poor In Low Light

                Best Uses

                • HD Shooting
                • Home Movies
                • Travel

                Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

                I researched camcords for a week and found this camera to be a best buy, especially with an instant rebate of $250.I purchased this camcorder specifically for our 2010 vacation. The camcorder is everything the others reviews say it is; poor in low light, but great otherwise. I've used the HD recording and photos and have been extremely satisfied.The camcorder works great for long distance shooting, close-up shooting, fast motion recording, etc. This camcord has captured our vacation memories very clearly and did a great job.

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                5.0

                Goldilox Camera

                By Travis

                from Jamestown. NY

                About Me Semi-pro Videographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Beautiful Color
                • Easy to Use
                • Great Picture Quality
                • Great Sound
                • Great Zoom
                • Large Clear LCD

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • HD Shooting
                  • Home Movies
                  • Movies/Short Films
                  • Travel

                  Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

                  The camera's best quality overall is that it is the perfect balance between being a high quality videography machine and a portable size. It can comfortably handle most features that much larger and more expensive cameras can and yet this one is convinent enough that you can take it with you.

                  So far my only disappointment is that it's high speed recording feature diminishes video quality, but that just means I will have to simply use the computer to slow it down.

                  And the colors! This is the first camera I've seen that enhances anything it's filming to look more beautiful than the naked eye.

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                  5.0

                  Awesome

                  By chickenlegs1997

                  from wisconsin

                  About Me Video Enthusiast

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • 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-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

                    This camera gives you great video quality for the price. I use the camera to make youtube videos and it surpasses all expectations. It has very easy to use, does very well recording inside my house, and has the perfect amount of optical zoom. There are no downsides to this camera in my opinion.

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                    4.0

                    Great Cost and Benefit

                    By MD Portella

                    from RJ, Brazil

                    About Me Video Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy to Use
                    • Good Image Stabilization
                    • Great Picture Quality
                    • Zoom range/performance

                    Cons

                    • Poor In Low Light

                    Best Uses

                    • Documentaries
                    • Home Movies
                    • Movies/Short Films
                    • Travel
                    • Weddings/Events

                    Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

                    This camera is Great...and the Price is a Big Deal.
                    A good sharp image with adequate lighting. Also the possbility to attaching lenses and microphones helps a lot and it was a key factor in my decision to buy this camera.

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                    4.0

                    Hoping for the best

                    By Outdoor Truths

                    from Harrogate, TN

                    About Me Casual User

                    Verified Buyer

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                      Cons

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                          Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

                          I bought this camera highly recommended. I've not used it enough to make comments on its effectivness, but the discount and the dvd burner that came along with it, made the choice a no-brainer for me. I'm looking forward to using it more. Four stars only because I've not used it enough. I am presently a casual user but am entering into doing more video production stuff. I really like the size for what I need it for.

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                          4.0

                          Well worth it

                          By HH

                          from Bay Area, CA

                          About Me Semi-pro Videographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy to Use
                          • Good Image Stabilization
                          • Great Picture Quality
                          • Great Zoom
                          • Large Clear LCD

                          Cons

                          • Poor In Low Light

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

                            Great tool. Love the focus assist. Not so great in low light, but wonderful with adequate lighting. Well worth the price, and I love the $400 savings from B&H. Includes a mic input and cold shoe.

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                            4.0

                            Not the best, but rather great.

                            By HH

                            from Bay Area, CA

                            About Me Semi-pro Videographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy to Use
                            • Good Image Stabilization
                            • Great Zoom
                            • Large Clear LCD

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

                                This camera is absolutely amazing. And at a wonderful $400 dollars off from B&H. I wasn't sure about it at first, but the performance out of the box was great. Not the best quality in low light, but rather crispy with adequate lighting. The cold shoe and 46mm lens make attaching lenses and microphones possible, wich is a major plus.

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                                5.0

                                Great Camera for a Great Price!

                                By CMvideo24

                                from Raleigh, NC

                                About Me Video Enthusiast

                                Verified Reviewer

                                Pros

                                • Easy to Use
                                • Good Image Stabilization
                                • Great Picture Quality
                                • Large Clear LCD
                                • Large hard drive

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Documentaries
                                  • HD Shooting
                                  • Movies/Short Films
                                  • Outdoors
                                  • Travel
                                  • Weddings/Events

                                  Comments about JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder:

                                  I recently bought this camera to do some full HD shooting for promos and commercials. I read some reviews for it and it looked good. [...] I tried it out and the quality was amazing! Nothing short of what it says as advertised. Along with this camera I bought a Audio - Technica ATR6550 shotgun microphone. This increases sound quality tremendously. This camera surpasses all other cameras that I have had in the past and it has very high quality and resolution pictures.

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                                  Media

                                  Recording media is not included, be prepared - always carry extra media.

                                  Transcend -  4GB Class 6 SDHC Card
                                  • Price: $6.28
                                  • GBP 4.01
                                   

                                  Batteries & Power

                                  Don't get caught without power, always have a spare battery.

                                  Pearstone -  BN-VF808 Litihium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 750mAh)
                                    • Original: $24.95
                                    • Save: $2.49
                                  • Price: $22.46
                                  • GBP 14.34
                                   
                                  Pearstone -  BN-VF815 Litihium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1500mAh)
                                    • Original: $29.95
                                    • Save: $2.99
                                  • Price: $26.96
                                  • GBP 17.21
                                   

                                  Bags & Cases

                                  Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.

                                  Pearstone -  Onyx 1030 Digital Camera/Camcorder Shoulder Bag
                                    • Original: $17.95
                                    • Save: $1.79
                                  • Price: $16.16
                                  • GBP 10.32
                                   

                                  Filters

                                  Protect your lens or produce a desired visual effect by adding a filter.

                                  Tiffen -  46mm UV Protector Filter
                                  • Price: $6.85
                                  • GBP 4.37
                                   
                                  Tiffen -  46mm Circular Polarizing Filter
                                  • Price: $19.95
                                  • GBP 12.74
                                   

                                  Lenses & Adaptors

                                  Capture the right view with a conversion lens.

                                  General Brand -  46mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood
                                  • Price: $4.95
                                  • GBP 3.16
                                   

                                  External Microphones

                                  Enhance the quality of your audio recording with an external microphone.

                                  Azden -  SMX-10 Stereo Microphone
                                  • Price: $85.00
                                  • GBP 54.27
                                   
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                                  What's in the Box

                                  JVC GZ-HM400 HD Everio Memory Camera Camcorder
                                  • AV Cable
                                  • USB Cable
                                  • Shoe Adapter
                                  • Remote Control
                                  • Software CD-ROM
                                  • AC Power Adapter
                                  • Component Video Cable
                                  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (BN-VF815)
                                  • 1-Year Parts & 90-Days Labor Limited Warranty
                                   
                                   
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