JVC added three new high definition camcorders today to their HD Everio product lineup – the 120GB GZ-HD40, the 80GB GZ-HD30 and the 40GB GZ-HD10. Two of the new models, the GZ-HD40 and the GZ-HD30, are the world’s first AVCHD/MPEG-2 dual format camcorders – giving the user a choice between the superior compression of AVCHD and the superior editing capabilities of MPEG-2.  Both of these models deliver full 1920 x 1080 HD recording capabilities and large drives (120GB and 80GB respectively). The third model provides AVCHD support at 1440 x 1080.

The GZ-HD40 features:

JVC HD Everio GZ-HD40 3

JVC HD Everio GZ-HD40

JVC HD Everio GZ-HD40 2

  • Record in Full HD 1920 x 1080 in both AVCHD and MPEG-2 Transport Stream (TS) video with MPEG-1 Layer 2 audio.
  • AVCHD – XP mode – 15 hours, SP mode – 21 hours, EP mode – 50 hours
  • MPEG-2 FHD (1920 x 1080) – 10 hours, 1440 CBR (1440 x 1080) – 10 hours
  • Available in August for $1299.95

The GZ-HD30 features:

JVC HD Everio GZ-HD30 2

JVC HD Everio GZ-HD30 

  • Record in Full HD 1920 x 1080 in both AVCHD and MPEG-2 Transport Stream (TS) video with MPEG-1 Layer 2 audio.
  • AVCHD – XP mode – 10 hours, SP mode – 14 hours, EP mode – 33 hours
  • MPEG-2 FHD (1920 x 1080) – 6 hours, 1440 CBR (1440 x 1080) – 6 hours
  • Available in August for $999.95

The GZ-HD10 features:

JVC HD Everio GZ-HD10 

  • Record in 1440 x 1080 AVCHD format
  • AVCHD – XP mode – 5 hours, SP mode – 7 hours, EP mode – 16 hours
  • Available in August for $799.95

Other common features include:

  • New CMOS chips with interpolation technology
  • HD Gigabrid Duo Engine
  • 1080p 60 frame per second progressive output function
  • HDMI v. 1.3 with x.v.Color support
  • Quick response
  • Hybrid HDD and microSD recording
  • Auto Light
  • Focus Assist and Manual Settings
  • Simultaneous to video progressive still shooting
  • Quick power off
  • 2.8 ” (2.7″ for the GZ-HD10) clear wide LCD with auto backlit brightness
  • Mic input and accessory shoe
  • Direct backup utton
  • In camera file editing (AVCHD)
  • USB 2.0

All three models can connect to the optional CU-VD50 Everio SHARE Station with standalone playback. They can also connect to the JVC CU-VD3 SHARE Station for cost-efficient archiving and playback.

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