JVC today announced a high-definition (HD) camcorder aimed at consumers, the GR-HD1. The camcorder lets users shoot and edit real ATSC standard HD content, record and save the HD content and view it on several HD televisions, including CRT, rear projection, front projection and plasma models, JVC said. The company is offering a look at the camcorder at the PMA Show in Las Vegas, March 2-5.
 Consumers can now shoot in high-definition with the JVC GR-HD1. |
The GR-HD1 includes three ATSC-compatible shooting modes, JVC says. "HD Mode" records 720/30p digital high-definition images, "SD Mode" records 525p progressive wide images, and "DV Mode" records in standard NTSC 525i DV, the company added. The device also has a newly designed high-definition 10x optical zoom lens, as well as a 1/3-inch 1.18 million pixel progressive scan CCD with progressive color filtering.
Included with the camcorder is MPEG Edit Studio Pro LE software, HD editing software for digital high-defintion images. The software lets HD content be saved on D-VHS, or burned down to 16:9 480/30p progressive DVDs (with ImageMixer DVD software). The camcorder is expected to be available in May for about $3,499.95. Go to the JVC Web site for more details.
WOW!!! How much and when will it be in the U.S??
Posted by: Oscar Guerrero on February 28, 2003 07:08 PMPerfect for shooting wedding parties and outdoor fishing!!
I want this camera, and I don't want to Pay for this... I want it FREEEEE!!
What's that shit? Only ONE CCD? How could someone ever think to make a 1080i camera with ONLY ONE FUCKING CCD? What's that FUCKING SHIT???
If done correctly, as JVC did in this camera, 1 ccd can look better than a 3 ccd camera. Do your research before posting such a stupid comment and cursing!
Posted by: Matt on July 2, 2003 11:28 PMYeah Matt, that's why ALL the major networks use 1 ccd cameras... Not! You dolt. Maybe you should research pulling your head out of your ass.
Posted by: Corey on July 3, 2003 01:00 AMWhat the shit is wrong with everyone....chill the fuck out....you are demeaning people over a spec on a camera that in 6-12 months will never cross your mind again...get some perspective.
Posted by: Lamont on August 3, 2003 08:53 PMYou guys suck!
Posted by: Eric on August 6, 2003 03:57 PMi just bought a JVC HD1 and the supplied software doesnt see the camera,in its dropdown box. the HD Capture utility,so i called the support number those people do not know shit,
anyone out there have any helpful ideas ? I called JVC but they say they dont support the software Whats up with that ???
I tried the product myself and I think it's a great camcorder... and very handy too! Just wondering... can you guys make a modification as to the lense's length? It's pretty tiny and if you're shooting a wedding, not too many people would think that you are using a professional camcorder. As you see, people are always attracted to the looks and size. What do you think? I'd sell my DSR250 if you can expand it's total length to even 3 inches.
And YOU, as professional videographers (if you really are), you don't sound professional at all, but damned video hobbyists.
hasta la vista baby!
Posted by: Juandelacroix on August 19, 2003 10:36 PMThe drag ratio (9:3) pulls together the magnetic charge which sandwiches the two ITCP connectors to the LAN and hugs around the GPR modemulator. The pixel on the liquid chrystal display is very official. And the resolution really magnetically, wraps around my micro-chipulator, but when I was capturing this video, 1/20 of a pixel burnt out. Thank you, I think it wipes.
Posted by: Onya on August 31, 2003 02:30 AMIdiots...fools....and bafoons
Posted by: Rob on September 1, 2003 02:47 AMPerfect for shooting wedding parties and outdoor fishing? Whooppee, hi-def immortalization of boring events.
does this jvc hd shoot in 24fps call neil 9255650456
Posted by: neil on September 17, 2003 03:28 PMYeah right, hold up the news shooters as an example of quality television... Sheesh.
Posted by: .. on October 16, 2003 06:02 PMIs the image quality is better than what the sony pd-150 can give me (sorry for my french accent)
Posted by: Olivier on November 4, 2003 05:06 PMCan't we all just get along???? I pimp with a Canon Gl 2 and its amazing, (not pro just for fun) I can't imagine how good this thing is!
Posted by: Josh Zammit on December 5, 2003 10:46 AMYea I dont get it -- why put 1 friggin' CCD in such a sweet machine? My buddy bought the DVX100 from Panasonic. No one is buying this JVC becuase it's incompatible with Final Cut Pro among other things. And you have to buy their D-VCR just so you can use it. JVC is risking a lot becuase this thing is incompatible. Oh yea, I almost forgot: shit! (had to put in a swear word cause every one did).
Posted by: pk piddy on December 5, 2003 02:43 PMI am considering this cam to shoot a short - anyone out there got any reason to swing me over to something else, perhaps a PD 170....? anyone out there use this with Premiere Pro?
Posted by: Steve on January 19, 2004 09:38 PMI am considering this cam to shoot a short - anyone out there got any reason to swing me over to something else, perhaps a PD 170....? anyone out there use this with Premiere Pro?
Posted by: Steve on January 19, 2004 09:38 PMEvery lazy ass is asking how to do this and that. Good luck.
Posted by: God on January 28, 2004 11:33 PMheed impormation this camera i need it
i m filmmaker
I'm testing out the JVC GR-HD1 for the a TV show I work for and I'm looking for some help with this camera. I could shoot in DV which is pointless with this camera. I might as well mo even test it out.
I got some footage on the hill today and I can't even capture it...$#%^$##$%
The software that comes with it doesn't even recognize the camera...
The quality looks awesome on a HD TV but it get's stretch on my regular sony TV.
I want to import this footage one way or another.
The only solution I see at the moment is to DUB it onto my Sony MiniDV TRV10.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
so who has the best price on these HD cam corders
Posted by: john on February 15, 2004 08:41 PMLooks like ExpressCameras.com is the best I can see so far. Free Case,Tripod & Cleaning System with order too. Damn IT! that's still too much moola! Can anyone get me a FREE one? I know there's some millionaires out there. Buy two and send me one. How hard is that :)
Posted by: mobymarc on March 9, 2004 10:30 AMShe bangs!!!!She Bangs!!! oh baby she looks like a fly but she stings like beeeee!!!
umm. I have no formal training. Also,I have no money to by this camera. Way to expensive.
Posted by: Ricky Ricardo on March 9, 2004 10:43 AMMaybe one should wait to see what Sony and Panasonic comes up with. Cant be long before they have a HD-DVCAM 3CCD for us, who are serius :)
Posted by: HJ Varming on March 23, 2004 08:47 AMdon't order anything from expresscameras.com. you should check out some of the complaints it has gotten.
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/retailerratings/displaystore.cfm?storeid=1156#comments
http://www.aplusranking.com/view.aspx?ID=520
http://www.price.com/vendor_review_display.html?vid=-2147483331
http://www.complaints.com/directory/2004/january/28/9.htm
I think jvc is on crack...1ccd! also, is it just me, or does the cannon xl1 s have a shitty resolution? I'm about to get the f-in sony dsrpd 170...and suggestions? I'll be shooting shorts and commercials.
Posted by: chris on March 26, 2004 08:04 PMIt seems all of you forgot something 2-3K vs. 60-70K for a HD Camera. If any of you have that much to spend then you should forget GR-HD1 or the pro version. We have used this camera for over a year and we have had no problem using neither the software nor the camera. Also, there is no need to use the "F" or the "S" words. If you are upset with the camera, return it. No one is forcing you to buy it.
And yes there are other compatible software to available that you can buy. Noting is free.
Posted by: RBH on May 9, 2004 10:10 AM
MUTHER SHITER!!! THIS CAMERA SUCKS MY LEFT NUT!!!!
Strange considering it only has 1 ccd. Please advice
Thanks
Professionals only! I am a TV producer considering shooting a low budget TV series on HD. Will this camera work for me? Will the networks accept the quality of picture this camera produces?
Posted by: George Paige on May 12, 2004 02:55 PM1.Is it work in 24 fram mode
2.Editing solutions,hardwear&softwear solutions
3.Captured movee resolutions
4.My requirement is to produce short films on HD
and to convert in to 35 MM FILM FORMAT is this camera will usefull to us
5.I want one test in INDIA at Andhrapradesh is it
possible please mailme.
At least I laughed out loud at some of the posts here...didn't learn much about the camera though
Posted by: You on September 20, 2004 12:28 PMCan HD captures, such as are acquired on DishNetwork, be saved to a medium like DVD or DV mini tapes? I know that DishNetwork has a receiver which is a hard drive, on which a HD program can be stored, BUT the HD can not transfer the program to a portable medium like DVD or miniDV tape. I know that DirecTV also has such a receiver. Both of those two small dish HD systems do not allow their HD programs to be saved by the competitor's system. DircTV HD receivers cannot be used on DishNetwork and vice versa.
Posted by: WJ on September 28, 2004 12:11 PMhave a 16mm film camera but want to shoot my horror film on a high quality camera for around 3k or under...pan 100 24p I like alot, the jvc hd too much pros and cons, eh? basically need a really great picture image with pro-external mic capability with a 3ccd...any of you psycho-dramas can give me some suggestions...s.ciccone
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