Now, you can capture high definition images in the palm of your hand. With the solid, compact and ergonomically balanced JVC GR-HD1, you can go where no consumer or HD camera has gone before. At a fraction of the cost of current HD cameras, there are a multitude of avenues for creating and editing video. You can easily distribute your works to a worldwide audience by HD or regular DVD with ease.
With the GR-HD1 you too can join the world of HD and make digital movies on a level only accessible to cinematographers and broadcasters. This kit comes equipped with a bevy of additional accessories, included to make shooting a breeze. Items include an extra battery, UV protective filter, shoulder bag, wide-angle converter lens, and 2-year extended warranty.
Hybrid Complementary Primary Digital Filter
Hi-Def color purity and discrete reproduction allows you to see full detail without being obscured by low resolution color smearing. The Hi-Def standard colorimetric range takes in more colors than NTSC as well.
HD Generation
With the advent of digital broadcasting, the industry is evolving at a rapid pace. With those changes also come real digital improvements for both viewing and recording. Now, with JVC's digital hi-def camcorder, you can own and shoot with a thoroughly up-to-date digital camcorder, record and edit hi-def images on their own PC that will stand the test of time, and view and share their personal digital movies on HD D-VHS or DVDs via a wide variety of display devices. All this innovation is made possible using standard Mini DV cassettes.
Resolution
What matters is that this camcorder lets you record, preserve and playback high quality 700/650 Horizontal/Vertical lines of resolution (close to the achievable limit of the format) component Hi-Def video in a reasonable price range.
Hi-Def MPEG-2 on MiniDV Cassette
Another remarkable aspect of this video camera is that it records 60 minutes of HD signals on conventional MiniDV cassette. The benefit is obvious: MiniDV format, the de facto standard, is widely available and affordable compared to other formats used in professional systems, and by using a common cassette mechanism with DV, it is possible for the camcorder to offer regular DV recording as well.
Images Can Be Enjoyed On Virtually Any Monitor
Converts 720/30p digital HD images and 480p progressive wide images to the 1080i high-definition standard for viewing on the latest HD display devices. The down-converter converts images to conventional NTSC 480i broadcast standard video, enabling images to be enjoyed on virtually any TV.
Sophisticated CCD Technology
Incorporates a newly developed single 1/3" 1.18 million pixel (1.14 million effective pixels) progressive scan CCD with patented progressive color filtering, as well as JVC's original signal processing circuitry and driving system. All together, this constitutes a system finely tuned to gathering high-resolution, high quality images.
Full Digital Interfaces
The camcorder is excellent at getting the images and sounds you need to the location where you need them.
Live HD images at 720/30p can be monitored digitally via the i.LINK connector (IEEE 1394) is primarily for transfer of MPEG-2 and DV video data to and from a PC or other compatible device like a D-VHS VCR. (Dubbing is not possible from analog HD sources). You get lossless digital dubbing of both pictures and sound in one cable.
USB for transfer of digital still images to and from a PC.
SD or MMC Memory Card for storage of digital stills and transfer of data to PC with appropriate slot or external reader.
Web-Camera Function Communicate via web-camera by running third party applications such as Windows Messenger for teleconferencing, video phoning, webcasting or surveillance.
Live HD images at 720/30p can be monitored digitally via the i.LINK connector (IEEE 1394) is primarily for transfer of MPEG-2 and DV video data to and from a PC or other compatible device like a D-VHS VCR. (Dubbing is not possible from analog HD sources). You get lossless digital dubbing of both pictures and sound in one cable.
USB for transfer of digital still images to and from a PC.
SD or MMC Memory Card for storage of digital stills and transfer of data to PC with appropriate slot or external reader.
Web-Camera Function Communicate via web-camera by running third party applications such as Windows Messenger for teleconferencing, video phoning, webcasting or surveillance.
HD and SD mode MPEG-1
Record wide dynamic range 48kHz digital audio with the camera's stereo microphone or via external stereo mini plug mic input. HD and SD modes record at 384 kbps. DV mode also records in 2 channel 48kHz or the 32 kHz 4 channel mode for post audio dubbing. Wind cut mode helps cut down wind created noise.
Rotating Grip for Stable Shooting
The camera's grip section rotates by up to 90 degrees, with smooth, uninterrupted motion from high-to-low-angle to allow stable shooting at all times. All the while, the operator's hand remains on the grip, with fingertip control of zoom and auto/manual focus rings, auto/manual white balance, auto/manual exposure and shutter speed features.
LCD Monitor
With the rotating 3.5" high-resolution 2 Mega-pixel LCD monitor, you can shoot at angles and positions where the viewfinder isn't comfortable or practical. The LCD monitor can be viewed simultaneously with the viewfinder including comprehensive menu and camera condition information, especially convenient when working with others.
Card Slot
Expands video possibilities with a built-in slot for an SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card or a MultiMedia Card, in addition to the MiniDV cassette. With this camcorder, easily transfer images to your PC directly from the camcorders IEEE-1394 jack.
HG Digital Stills
Progressive CCD recording captures digital stills, a frame at a time so it has less motion blur and 1.5 times the vertical resolution of conventional field stills from an interlace camera. Four sizes can be captured to SD memory card or MMC MultiMedia Card; VGA 640 x 480, Panorama 16:9 848 x 480 or 1280 x 720, and Mega-pixel 1280 x 960 still pictures. Progressive pictures captured from tape to PC can also make high quality stills; HD at 1280 x 720, SD 848 x 480. DV stills; 640 x 480. For Index playback and file viewing, File information includes Folder, File, Date made, Image size, Picture quality, and protect mode. On screen display is possible. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ready.
Built in Digital Effects and Scene Transitions
In addition to Black and White Monotone effect for HD and Digital Still modes, SD and DV modes also have Sepia, Classic Film and Strobe effects and 9 transitions you can apply both in the field shooting or during playback - White/Black and Color Fades; Corner, Window, Slide, Door Scroll and Shutter Wipes.
Camera Bag
The Impact Digital Video Camcorder Bag is designed to hold a small to medium sized Mini DV camcorder with accessories. It is carried by overlapping carrying handles and an adjustable shoulder strap. The bag has a large front pocket and 4 flexible dividers to customize the bag and hold accessories.
Extra Battery Pack
The Impact BN-V428 is a small and lightweight Lithium battery. It can be charged or discharged at anytime without developing memory effects. This means it never loses the ability to hold a full charge.