JVC introduces HD Everio GZ-HD3 60GB camcorder

JVC has introduced a new high definition camcorder called the HD Everio GZ-HD3. The GZ-HD3 combines a 3-CCD image sensor, high definition video recording and a 60GB hard drive into a compact chassis that fits in the palm of your hand. Unlike other HD video camcorders, the HD Everio GZ-HD3 records video at an unusual resolution of 1440 x 1080. Here are the main features of the GZ-HD3:

3-CCD Camera system. The camcorder utilizes three 16:9 progressive scan CCDs – each dedicated to one of the three primary colors – red, green, blue. The lens block uses CCD pixel shift technology to increase horizontal and vertical resolution
Image processing is driven by JVC’s HD Gigabrid Engine which processes images from the progressive CCDs in native progressive to maintain as much quality as possible. It applies five different noise reduction technologies to improve vertical resolution by up to 30 percent.
The GZ-HD3 uses a Konica Minolta HD lens. The zoom lens features an ultra-compact hybrid aspherical lens system using low dispersion glass
60GB HDD for up to 7 hours of recording
XP record mode – 1440 x 1080i with VBR (max 30 Mbps) – you get 5 hours
SP record mode – 1440 x 1080i with VBR (max 22 Mbps) – you get 7 hours
1440CBR – 1440 x 1080i with CBR (approx. 27 Mbps) – you get 5 hours
Lightweight design – 27 percent smaller than the GZ-HD7
Weighs 1.5 lbs
Includes HDMI and component outputs
Standard AV-S terminals that output a down-converted SD signal
USB and i.LINK connectors
Supports JVC CU-VD40 HD Everio SHARE STATIONS via USB
Various shooting assist and manual functions
SD card slot
Automatic Video Light
Quick Power Off
Built in lens cover
2.8 inch 16:9 widescreen clear bright LCD monitor
Direct Backup Button to automatically launch the appropriate application to back up only recordings that haven’t yet been backed up to a computer
Dimple Pattern Grip design for solid and comfortable shooting

As mentioned above, the HD Everio GZ-HD3 supports the CU-VD40 HD Everio SHARE STATION. Simply connect the GZ-HD3 to the SHARE STATION via USB and then burn HD footage to 12cm DVD discs to make backups and permanent archives. 55 minutes of SP mode recorded HD footage can be stored on 8.5GB DVD-DL discs.