MikeVeitch 0 Posted January 9, 2007 Not to be outdone by Sony, JVC has also introduced a new camera, the Everio GZ-HD7. JVC showcased their HDD Everio GZ-HD7. The 3CCD camcorder uses the AVCHD codec, writing to a 60GB hard disk for up to 5 hours of HD recording and more at lower resolutions. Fujinon supplies the 10X optical lens and also the mounting system for the 3 1/5" CCDs. A link is here Everio GZ-HD7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freediver 0 Posted January 17, 2007 (edited) Not to be outdone by Sony, JVC has also introduced a new camera, the Everio GZ-HD7. JVC showcased their HDD Everio GZ-HD7. The 3CCD camcorder uses the AVCHD codec, writing to a 60GB hard disk for up to 5 hours of HD recording and more at lower resolutions. Fujinon supplies the 10X optical lens and also the mounting system for the 3 1/5" CCDs. A link is here Everio GZ-HD7 Mike, accoring to JVC's press release, you might have made a mistake on the codec end of things - I posted the full press release on UWDV and they state in the specs the following: Record Mode Record Resolution CODEC Video/Audio System Bit Rate Recording Time FHD(Full HD High Quality Mode) 1920x1080i MPEG2-TS / MP2 (MPEG1 Layer 2) Variable Bit Rate (VBR): Max 30 Mbps Ave. 26.6Mbps approx. 5hr SP (Long Time 7 Hour Mode) 1440x1080i MPEG2-TS / MP2 (MPEG1 Layer 2) VBR: Max 22 Mbps Ave. 19Mbps approx. 7hr 1440CBR (Constant Bit Rate Mode) 1440x1080i MPEG2-TS / MP2 (MPEG1 Layer 2) Constant Bit Rate (CBR): 27Mbps approx. 5hr This is the first camera that has actually gotten my attention - especially for shooting while freediving - now if only one of the top 3 housing companies would do a housing for this camera (Maybe Gates???) Edited January 17, 2007 by freediver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbonehoss 0 Posted January 20, 2007 That little camera certainly got my attention too! I am stills only at the moment but I am excited to hear more about this. It looks really interesting...quite a nice package. To be honest, the idea of using tape as a storage method makes me queezy Everytime I actually start to think about video I get stuck right there. It just feels so mechanical & stoneage. I just can't help but remember my commodore vic20 with its tape drive haha in 1981: http://oldcomputers.net/vic20.html Later! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Douglas 16 Posted January 20, 2007 Keep in mind that JVC does not have the best reputation for reliability/durability. But we do have a window towards what the future holds. Steve B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skawdiver 0 Posted January 20, 2007 I just can't help but remember my commodore vic20 with its tape drive haha in 1981: http://oldcomputers.net/vic20.html I had a Vic20 too, although I never found out why...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
