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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Compression & Media
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03.Manual Controls
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04.Still Features
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05.Handling & Use
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06.Playback & Connectivity
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07.Audio & Other Features
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08.Conclusion
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09.Photo Gallery
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10.Specs
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11.Comments
JVC Everio GZ-HM1 First Impressions Camcorder Review
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Handling & UseStill Features Summary
• Takes native 10-megapixel still photos (plus a number of smaller resolutions)
• Impressive array of still features, including exposure bracketing and manual ISO control
• Built-in flash has a number of settings to maximize performance
Still Features
JVC is marketing the GZ-HM1 as an effective video-still hybrid. With native 10-megapixel stills, the camcorder can capture even greater resolution photos than last year's HM400 and X900. These impressive specs are only applicable in the camcorder's dedicated still mode; simultaneous video/still capture results in smaller 16:9 photos only.
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| The flash has a number of settings to maximize performance. | The photo mode switch |
To accompany the HM1's impressive still photo resolution, there are a number of features that make this an even more effective camera. There are a number of continuous shooting modes, exposure bracketing, manual ISO control (up to 6400 this year), and a self-timer (2 seconds, 10 seconds, or face detection). There is a built-in flash with a handful of settings: Auto, Red-Eye reduction, and Slow-Synchro.
These are, quite frankly, the most robust set of still camera offerings in any consumer camcorder we've seen. While we've said time and time again that a camcorder is never an adequate substitute fora dedicated still camera, the HM1 may make us eat our words.
| Still Feature Specifications | |
| Resolution | 4:3 Aspect Ratio 3648 x 2736 (10M), 3200 x 2400 (7.6M), 2592 x 1944 (5M), 1600 x 1200 (1.9M), 640 x 480 (0.3M) 16:9 Aspect Ratio 3648 x 2056 (7.5M), 3200 x 1800 (5.7M), 2592 x 1456 (3.8M), 1920 x 1080 (2M), 1280 x 720 (0.9M) |
| Quality | Fine, Standard |
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
| Flash | Auto, Auto Red-Eye, On, Slow Synchro, Off |
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