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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Colour & Noise Performance
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03.Motion & Sharpness Performance
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04.Low Light Performance
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05.Compression & Media
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06.Manual Controls
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07.Still Features
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08.Handling & Use
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09.Playback & Connectivity
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10.Audio & Other Features
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11.Panasonic HDC-HS20 Comparison
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12.Canon Legria HF20 Comparison
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13.Sanyo VPC-HD2000 Comparison
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14.Conclusion
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15.Photo Gallery
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16.Specs and Ratings
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17.Comments
JVC Everio GZ-HD320
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Colour & Noise Performance
Product Tour Summary
• The compact design is streamlined and simple.
• Lens and sensor are average for a camcorder in its class
• Flimsy, uncomfortable hand strap is a major disappointment
• Ports and buttons are placed well and are easy to access.
Lens & Imaging System
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| The lens of the GZ-HD320 has a 20x optical zoom |
The lens of the GZ-HD320 is a Konica Minolta branded lens which has an optical zoom range of 20x. A small filter ring on the front with a diameter of 30.5 mm allows you to attach filters or a telephoto extender. Behind the lens is a 1/4.1-inch CMOS image sensor with a 3.05 megapixel count.
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| Filter Diameter | 30.5mm | Type | CMOS | |
| Focal Range | 2.9 - 58.0 mm | Size | 1/4.1' | |
| Focal Range (35mm equiv.) | Not Known | Pixel Count (Gross) | 3.05 megapixels | |
| Aperture | f/1.9 - f/2.9 | Pixel Count (Effective) | Unknown | |
| Lab Tested Wide Angle* | 47° | |||
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