JVC GZ-HM30 HD Everio Camcorder (Black)

• Advanced Image Stabilizer
• 40x optical zoom
• 2.7" LCD display
• Konica Minolta HD lens
• AVCHD Lite and AVCHD SD dual format
• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot

• Auto REC
• Time-Lapse REC
• Intelligent AUTO
• Face Detection
• HDMI output (mini)
• Manual lens cover
• A/V output

• 40x Optical Zoom Konica Minolta HD Lens

  When recording in HD, you get up to 40x optical zoom - the industry's highest level. When recording in standard definition, the Dynamic zoom function uses nearly all of the effective pixels of the CMOS to achieve up to 70x magnification without any degradation of picture quality

• Intelligent AUTO

  Wherever you point the camera, it instantaneoulsy analyzes faces, brightness, color and ditance, to automatically select the best settings for the scene. Brightness, sharpness, chroma and gamma values, and more, are continuously optimized. Get the best possible shot, anytime!

• HD/SD Dual Format Recording

  Record in AVCHD full HD if you want to watch the results on an HDTV or burn 1280 x 720 resolution videos to a Blueray disc or DVD. In addition you can record in standard definition to edit 720 x 480 resolution videos for longer recording times, burn to standard DVDs and share with people who haven't upgraded to HDTV yet. Remember HD for higher quality recordings or SD for broad compatibility and longer recording time the choice is yours

Video format features

AVCHD Lite: 1280 x 720 HD

• High quality yet light enough for web
• Format is ideal for video sharing sites
• Upload in an instant with lightweight data
• Enjoy fast playback response, giving smooth, uniterrupted streaming of high quality videos

Standard Definition: 720 x 480

• For users viewing standard definition on their current TVs
• Easy to edit without a high-spec computer
• Extended recording times possible
• Advanced Image Stabilizer
  Camera-shake compensation is another important feature of a video camera. Our Advanced Image Stabilizer (A.I.S.) expands the effective area at wide angle, delivering powerful compensation for camera shake. Now, you can enjoy stable results even if you're trotting alongside your subject
• 2-Way Grip Belt

  The newly designed belt works both ways - as a standard grip belt or a convenient wrist strap. You can choose which way, to best match your style of shooting or carrying at any time

• Time-Lapse REC

  Time-Lapse REC records one frame at a time at set intervals (1-80 seconds). So you can watch movement that's hours long in just a few seconds when played back. It's great when you want to observe an event that takes place over a long period of time or to record unique-looking scenes in a creative way

• Auto REC

  When a subject enters the detecting area and the luminance changes, recording starts automatically. Recording continues as long as there is movement within the area and automatically stops after 5 seconds of no movement. You can use it like a surveillance camera or to observe something. Discover new ways to use the camera

• Easy-to-Use Integrated Software

  Everio MediaBrowser 3 is high-value software that provides everything from viewing, data management, simple video/stills editing, as well as easy sharing functions, within a single application

• Quick Upload to Facebook/YouTube

  Share as soon as you shoot. Uploading to Facebook and YouTube is as easy as following just a few steps that are displayed on the screen

• Create with Easy Video and Still Editing

  Everio MediaBrowser 3 lets you create full-fledged edited videos and pictures with ease. Edit video footage and stills into the same creation, spice it up with a music track, add captions, and so much more, with drag-and-drop ease!

• Full-Fledged Photo Re-Touch Functions: Monochrome, Sepia, Spot, Soft/Sharp, Text, and Mask