The HD Everio GZ-HD3 offers HD (High Definition) recording with 1440x1080i resolution. These HD pictures are extremely fine and detailed, containing 4.5 times the visual information of conventional SD (Standard Definition) pictures. With a 60GB built-in hard disk drive you can record up to seven hours of HD video (SP mode), plus you get two additional recording modes to select according to your requirements.
General
Product Type Camcorder
Width 3.2 in
Depth 6.1 in
Height 3 in
Weight 1.3 lbs
Available Body Colors Black, silver
Main Features
Camcorder Sensor Resolution 570 Kpix
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 430 Kpix
Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 0.53 Mpix
Media Type Hard disk drive
Color Support Color
Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
Optical Sensor Size 1/5"
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200
Min Illumination 1 lux
Digital Zoom 200 x
Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
Shooting Programs Spotlight, portrait mode, sports mode, twilight mode, snow
Image Stabilizer Electronic
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
Exposure Modes Program, automatic, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets
Digital Video Format MPEG-2
Still Image Format JPEG
Remote Control Camcorder remote control - infrared
Video Capture MPEG-2 - 1440 x 1080
Pro Camcorder Features
Features Zebra pattern
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Hard Drive Hard disk drive - built-in - 60 GB
Image Storage JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 1440 x 1080 JPEG 1024 x 768 JPEG 640 x 480
Lens System
Type Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - f/1.8-2.4
Focal Length 3.2 mm - 32 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 42 - 422mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.4
Optical Zoom 10 x
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Filter Size 46 mm
Lens Manufacturer Konica Minolta
Features Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
Digital Still Camera Function Yes
Built-in Light Yes
Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility, backlight compensation, auto power save, sharpness control, histogram display, accessories hot shoe, brightness control
Display
Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.8" - color
Display Form Factor Rotating
Display Format 207, 000 pixels
Microphone
Type Microphone - built-in
Connections
Connector Type 1 x HDMI output 1 x USB 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i. LINK) 1 x S-Video output 1 x component video output 1 x composite video/audio output 1 x S-Video output 1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
Software Drivers & Utilities, CyberLink BD Solution
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System Support MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP Home Edition, MS Windows XP Professional, Apple Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories Carrying strap
Cables Included USB cable A/V cable
Power
Power Device Power adapter - external
Power Consumption Operational 6.7 Watt
Battery
Supported Battery JVC BN-VF815
Supported Battery Details 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1460 mAh ( included ).