Enter the world of high definition with the JVC Everio GZ-HD40. This camcorder can record 1920 x 1080i MPEG2 images on its 120GB hard drive. It also uses AVCHD technology and includes an HDMI connector for making high-quality videos. This impressive camcorder is equipped with a 2MP CMOS sensor and a Gigabrid HD processor, as well as x.v.Colour enhancement technology, to offer you beautiful and bright colours. The Everio HD-GZ40 also has a 10x optical zoom, and several shooting options, such as the Zebra or focus assist functions.

You can also add an external microphone for better sound quality thanks to the GZ-HD40's audio input and headphones jack.

JVC Everio GZHD40 System :

• AVCHD: (video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), (audio: Dolby Digital 2ch)
• SD-video TS / MPEG-2 high definition video recorder profile: (video: MPEG-2 TS), (audio: MPEG-1 layer 2)
• Still images: JPEG
• Storage Media: 1.8" hard disk drive (embedded), microSD & microSD-HC memory cards
• Internal hard disk drive capacity: 120GB

JVC Everio GZHD40 Camera :

• CCD: 1/3" CMOS
• Number of CCD / CMOS pixels: 2.68MP
• Effective pixels for capture: (moving images: 1.35MP, still images: 1.66MP)

JVC Everio GZHD40 Lens :

• 10x optical zoom
• 200x digital zoom
• Focal length: 4.5 - 45mm (still: 2.9 - 80mm) (35mm film equivalent: 50 - 500mm)
• F stop: F1.8 - F2.2
• Filter diameter: 43mm
• Video image stabilisation
• ISO settings: 100, 200, 400, 1000
• Full range AF / manual focus
• Full-auto / manual white balance

JVC Everio GZHD40 Recorder :

• AVCHD video recording
• MPEG-2 video recording
• JPEG still shooting
• Still recording during video recording (dual rec)
• Video recording modes (variable bit rate): (AVCHD-XP: 1920 x 1080i, 17Mbps), (AVCHD-SP: 1920 x 1080i, 12Mbps), (AVCHD-EP: 1920 x 1080i, 5Mbps), (FHD: 1920 x 1080i, 26.6Mbps), (1440CBR: 1440 x 1080i, 27Mbps constant bit rate)
• Video recording times (max): 15 hours (AVCHD-XP), 21 hours (AVCHD-SP), 50 hours (AVCHD-EP), 10 hours (FHD / 1440CBR)
• Still image sizes: (4:3 mode: 1824 x 1368, 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480), (16:9 mode: 2432 x 1368, 1920 x 1080)
• Maximum number of still images: 9999
• Gigabrid engine: HD Gigabrid Duo
• x.v.Colour
• 3-Dimension noise reduction (3D NR)

JVC Everio GZHD40 Interfaces :

• Memory card slot: microSD & microSDHC compatible
• USB 2.0 / 1.1
• USB mass storage class
• USB 2.0 high-speed data transfer to PC
• 1920 x 1080 / 50P output
• HDMI output: v1.3 with x.v.Colour
• Component video output
• Mic input (plug-in power)
• AV output
• Headphone output
• DC in
• Everio dock: i.Link DV out, component out, AV out, USB 2.0 out

JVC Everio GZHD40 LCD screen :

• Clear LCD monitor: 2.8" wide, 207k pixels
• Stick control on LCD

JVC Everio GZHD40 Functions :

• Auto exposure bracketing
• Histogram display: during playback mode only
• Focus assist / zebra / sharpness control
• Shutter priority
• Aperture priority
• Visual programme AE
• Programme AE selection: stick control
• Programme AE modes: night, twilight, portrait, sports, snow, spotlight
• Auto button
• 16:9 wide mode: (full resolution)
• Data battery
• Index / data button on LCD
• User-friendly graphical user interface
• Thumbnail picture
• Icon playlist / event pre-registration
• Play list editing
• In-camera file editing (AVCHD files)
• Quick restart
• Quick review
• Quick restart
• Intelligent grouping
• Digest playback on AVCHD discs
• Power-linked operation
• Multi-language on-screen 12 languages
• Self-timer: (2sec / 10sec)
• Direct disc button
• Direct backup button
• DPOF
• Accessory shoe
• Sliding lens cover

JVC Everio GZHD40 General :

• Power consumption: 6.6W
• Approx weight: 455g, 540g including battery
• Dimensions (W x H x L): 73 x 68 x 123mm

JVC Everio GZHD40 Provided accessories :

• AC adapter, battery pack (BN-VF815), shoulder strap, AV cable, USB cable, component video cable, remote control, Everio dock,