Anyone tried out the JVC hard disk based camcorders?

[Hulk]

The top of the line Everio (I think that's the name) uses a decent sized 1/3.6" CCD. I really like the idea of ditching tape. Anyone have any hands on experience with the camcorder? If so how's the quality?

- Mark

[Jerry Jones]

The JVC Everio camcorders have a reputation for disappointing video quality.

I have a DVD disc with some clips that were sent to me by an individual who bought one.

They were "clean" - no noise or anything like that.

But the clips didn't really impress in terms of color or resolution.

There's a brand new model reviewed here:

http://tinyurl.com/ftudd

I'm just now getting to read this review, myself.

Should be interesting.

Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net

[Jerry Jones]

Not even the three-chip model gets a very great review:

http://tinyurl.com/buxmr

Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net

[Jerry Jones]

Toshiba has released some new hard disk standard definition camcorders reviewed briefly here:

http://tinyurl.com/o7pln

The photos suggest the camcorders feature Canon lenses.

I suspect Canon may have actually manufactured these models.

I have no idea how well they perform.

Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net

[Hulk]

Thanks for the info. Looks like I'll be waiting a while longer.

What I really want is an HDV based hard disk camera that can do a nice 720p.

- Mark