Anyone tried out the JVC hard disk based camcorders?

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  • Hulk
    MURC Writer
    • Mar 2000
    • 1487

    #1

    Anyone tried out the JVC hard disk based camcorders?

    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
    - Mark

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  • Jerry Jones
    Super MURCer
    • Sep 1999
    • 3419

    #2
    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

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    • Jerry Jones
      Super MURCer
      • Sep 1999
      • 3419

      #3
      Not even the three-chip model gets a very great review:

      http://tinyurl.com/buxmr

      Jerry Jones

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      • Jerry Jones
        Super MURCer
        • Sep 1999
        • 3419

        #4
        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

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        • Hulk
          MURC Writer
          • Mar 2000
          • 1487

          #5
          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
          - Mark

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