JVC GRH-D1 High Definition MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom: Camera & Photo
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Manufacturer Description
Now it's possible to enjoy high definition video that you created with JVC's GR-HD1. Record 1,280 x 720p full high definition video, play it back as 720p HD or up-convert the output to 1080i with the built-in format converter. Video created in HD can also be down-converted to record or playback on any media any television monitor. The HD1 can be enjoyed as a fully automatic camcorder or explore your creative side and take advantage of a full array of manual adjustments, from the zoom and focus rings to iris and shutter speed, the HD1 let's you make beautiful High Definition memories, now that's a perfect experience.
| | HD offers better color and resolution than DV |
What's HD?
The main technical difference between regular TV and HDTV is increased resolution and better color. Since HDTV is digital, it is easy to compare with images we see on computer screens. In those terms, the widescreen 16:9 ratio HDTV image generated by the GR-HD1 is 1,280 pixels wide by 720 pixels high. For a 4:3 ratio NTSC image recorded by a DV camcorder, the signal can be up to 720 pixels wide by 480 pixels high. Even just comparing in these terms, the area covered by the HDTV image is more than 2.7 times that covered by a DV camcorder's image.
Unprecedented power
Multi-Format HD/SD/DV Recording and Viewing
The GR-HD1 offers true Hi-Def 720/30 progressive scan recording in MPEG2-TS (Transport Stream) format. Its large 16:9 image, packed with three times the visual information of DV, will create a new level of realism and impact when viewed on large-screen monitors or projection TVs.
To accommodate a variety of video archiving and distribution needs, the GR-HD1 also supports SD 480/60p and regular DV 480/60i with separate encoding circuitry to process the image before recording on tape.
And when it's time to see the recordings you've made, the up-/down-converter and abundant connectors allow viewing access on everything from standard NTSC TVs to leading-edge 1080i HDTV plasma displays and professional-grade monitors. Naturally, ordinary DV 480/60i will be viewable on regular NTSC TVs.
F1.8 - F1.9 Optical Zoom Lens
To make Hi-Def recording possible, JVC puts high quality up front, at the lens. With almost no variance in brightness, from F1.8 at full wide and F1.9 at full telephoto, it is able to offer the fundamental image-gathering performance a Hi-Def system requires. High-precision multi-coated all glass optics ensure low-distortion, ghost-free images with high peripheral resolution and brightness, as well as high edge-to-edge color purity across the entire zoom range.
| | High-precision multi-coated all-glass optics |
Optical Image Stabilization
Demanding Hi-Def images need to be rock solid, so performance is supported by on-demand Optical Image Stabilization--Optical so as to avoid any loss of resolution. This systems features superior accuracy using a shift lens, original lens servo, and new camera shake detection algorithm to effectively track the subject even at high zoom ratios.
1/3-inch 1.18-Megapixel Progressive Scan CCD
The "retina" of this camera's eye is a powerful combination of a 1.18-Megapixel Progressive Scan CCD and JVC's patented progressive digital filter technology, both the result of JVC's years of research in the field.
Designed for a true 16:9 pixel wide array of 1,280 x 720 (for moving images) and 4:3 1,280 x 960 (for stills), and progressive scanning to sample the entire picture at once, this CCD has an uncanny ability to capture detailed images without interline motion blur resulting from interlace scanning.
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. Things simply not possible to see with regular TV, like fine designs on a jersey, are clearly visible. Pictures have texture!
| | Rock-steady images with the image stabilization system |
What matters is that the GR-HD1 lets you record, preserve and playback high quality 700/650 Horizontal/Vertical-line resolution (close to the achievable limit of the format) component Hi-Def video in a reasonable price range.
To those who still believe that the number of CCDs is the factor in determining picture quality, think again: JVC's GR-HD1 is ready to challenge and overwhelm preconceptions.
Digital MPEG-2 on MiniDV HD Recording
Another remarkable aspect of this video camera is that it records 60 minutes of HD signals on conventional MiniDV cassette. The benefits are obvious: MiniDV cassettes, "the defacto standard" are widely available and affordable compared to other formats used in professional systems, and by using a common cassette mechanism with DV, it was possible for the GR-HD1 to offer regular DV recording as well. This was made possible since the "Hi-Def MPEG-2 on MiniDV" encoder and decoder developed by JVC together with NTT records Hi-Def Component MPEG2-TS signals in the same track format as DV.
Pro performance in style
Rotating Grip
Lets you transition from a high-angle to a low-angle shot without having to remove your hand from the grip or take your eyes off the action. Made possible because the tape mechanism is literally housed in the grip, this innovation in design means you can get the angle you need for a unique perspective or to reduce fatigue even in limited-space situations.
Manual Focus Ring and Zoom Ring
Just turn the individual rings on the lens barrel to adjust the focus and zoom, like you would with a professional video cam or an SLR film camera. Its linear, "analog" type motion is intuitive, precise, and sure to be appreciated by serious videographers. Creative expression such as focus shifting from foreground to background is possible with high precision. Autofocus also available.
Manual/Auto Shutter Speeds, Iris, White Balance
Shutter speeds range from 1/15 and the filmic 1/30, all the way up to 1/1000 sec. Iris can be set in the range of F1.8 through F22.0 plus Iris Lock function. In addition to One-touch manual white balance, there are also Halogen, Cloudy and Sunny settings to finely tune colors for a more natural look. These functions are all directly ac...
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