The JVC everio GZ-HD5 high definition camcorder has the ability to output 1080/60P video through HDMI. It comes equipped with 60GB internal hard disk drove (HDD). The compact design of the GZ-HD5 mirrors that of the older model GZ-HD3, and adds the ability to record in full 1920 x 1080 video, a trait borrowed from JVC's top HD Everio, the GZ-HD7.

This camcorder is equipped with three 1/5-inch CCDs, using pixel shifting, the total gross pixel count is 2,270,000, and the effective pixel count is 2,140,000. A mic jack, optical image stabilization, and HMDI v.1.3, which supports xvYCC color output come standard.

The key feature that JVC is touting is the ability to output progressive, rather than interlaced, video, at a 60fps rate. It appears that JVC is borrowing the 'Genessa' technology from their HDTV product line to de-interlace and convert the video to progressive. While this is not actually increasing the resolution, it will likely give the appearance of increased resolution when shooting certain subjects, such as horizontal lines and moving areas of fine detail.

The 60GB capacity on the GZ-HD5 stores up to five hours of video in the highest quality. Video is outputted in the MPEG-2 Transport Stream used by the previous HD Everios. In the highest quality, the GZ-HD5 can record 1920 x 1080 video at a maximum bit rate of 30Mbps (average 26.6 Mbps). The next-highest quality is a 1440 x 1080 video at 22Mbps (average 19Mbps). There is also an extended record mode

JVC Everio GZHD5 System :

• 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: 60GB

JVC Everio GZHD5 Camera :

• CCD: 16:9 1/5" progressive 3CCD
• Number of CCD / CMOS pixels: 570k x 3
• Effective pixels for capture: (moving images: 530k x 3, still images: 530k x 3)

JVC Everio GZHD5 Lens :

• Fujinon zoom lens
• 10x optical zoom
• 200x digital zoom
• Focal length: 3.3 - 33mm (35mm film equivalent: 39.5 - 395mm)
• F stop: F1.8 - F1.9
• Filter diameter: 43mm
• OIS (Optical Image Stabiliser)
• ISO settings: 100, 200, 400
• Full range AF / manual focus
• Full-auto / manual white balance

JVC Everio GZHD5 Recorder :

• MPEG-2 video recording
• JPEG still shooting
• Video recording modes (variable bit rate): (FHD: 1920 x 1080i, 26.6Mbps), (SP: 1440 x 1080i, 19Mbps), (LP: 1440 x 1080i, 11Mbps), (1440CBR: 1440 x 1080i, 27Mbps constant bit rate)
• Video recording times (max): 5 hours (FHD / 1440CBR) / 7 hours (SP) / 12 hours (LP)
• Still image sizes: (4:3 mode: 1440 x 1080 / 1024 x 768 / 640 x 480), (16:9 mode: 1920 x 1080)
• Maximum number of still images: 9999
• Gigabrid engine: HD Gigabrid
• x.v.Colour
• 3-Dimension noise reduction (3D NR)

JVC Everio GZHD5 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
• DV (i.LINK) out

JVC Everio GZHD5 LCD screen :

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

JVC Everio GZHD5 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 GZHD5 General :

• Power consumption: 6.9W
• Approx weight: 480g, 565g including battery
• Dimensions (W x H x L): 78 x 73 x 130mm

JVC Everio GZHD5 Provided accessories :

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