JVC GZ-HD7 / HD7EX

255 reviews

Nov, 2024

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usability (96)
price (59)
portability (55)
image quality (48)
design (33)

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battery (9)
zoom (2)
connectivity (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 255 reviews of JVC GZ-HD7 / HD7EX. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviews about the durability and image quality are overall positive. The portability and price are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical views about the zoom and connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GZ-HD7 / HD7EX is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for JVC GZ-HD7 / HD7EX

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of JVC GZ-HD7 / HD7EX from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and price. The image quality and portability are also mentioned favorably.

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0% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for JVC GZ-HD7 / HD7EX

alaTest has collected and analyzed 125 user reviews of JVC GZ-HD7 / HD7EX from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the image quality and durability. The price and portability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the connectivity and viewfinder.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Rob Tucker (trustedreviews.com)

JVC Everio GZ-HD7E HD Camcorder

A consumer camcorder with a 1,920 x 1,080i resolution and no tapes. Sounds good, but is it?

The imaging system consists of a trio of CCDs, not the CMOSes now gaining favour with Sony and Canon. However, these are relatively small at 1/5in and each one only has 570,000 pixels – you would need four times that for true HD resolution. So to bump...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : TechRadar (techradar.com)

JVC GZ-HD7 review

A stunning enthusiast camcorder that's simply overflowing with firsts

Lots of great features ; Glorious performance ; Excellent lens

Not cheap

Not the most affordable HD cam but it can certainly count itself among the best. With its impressive combination of high-end controls, features and manual overrides, it provides a stunning performance that will please even the most demanding videomakers.

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

JVC Everio GZ-HD7 review

This JVC packs pro looks and was the first camcorder to manage full 1920x1080i footage – but do the results match the pro price tag?

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : TIPA (tipa.com)

Best Expert Camcorder: JVC HD Everio GZ-HD7

The JVC Everio GZ-HD7 is a consumer-level High Definition 3-CCD camcorder capable of

Jan, 2007

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JVC GZ-HD7

JVC's range of Everio camcorders has proved mighty successful over the last few years and the latest addition to its HD stable looks certain to continue the trend. It's also the first consumer camcorder to provide Full HD recording

Fantastic picture and sound, Looks superb, Strong connections, Superb HD picture quality, Wide range of manual overrides

No hi-def component video inputs, Staggering price, Quite pricey, Viewfinder can't be angled

Not the most affordable HD cam but provides a stunning performance that will please even the most demanding videomakers.

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : CB (simplydv.co.uk)

SimplyDV Review: JVC Everio GZ-HD7 HD Camcorder

On its release early in 2007, JVC claimed the HD7 to be the world's first Full HD 1920 x 1080i camcorder with three 1/5" progressive CCDs, 60GB HDD, Optical Image Stabilisation and Fujinon Pro Lens. It looks good, but does it live up to its promises?

It's a lovely camcorder whose output will impress all but the most finicky of users. If you're investing in a new HD display whilst also considering a camcorder purchase, it's logical to assume that you'll want an HD camcorder with full HDMI output to...

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

JVC Everio GZ-HD7

Always at the foray of hard disk-based camcorders, JVC's Everio GZ-HD7 was, at the time of release, the first full 1080i camcorder. On past units, JVC...

Good saturated colour balance, lots of features, manual focus ring, relatively crisp shots

Some noise in indoor shots, a little motion blur

JVC's Everio GZ-HD7 is a good, high-definition hard disk camcorder, however it is outperformed in several areas by competing models. For many users it will be perfectly adequate, but the high price tag and smattering of image quality issues mean there...

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)

JVC Everio GZ-HD7 Review

The Everio HD7 is a hefty camcorder but has a nice solid feel, balancing well in the palm of your hand.

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

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JVC Everio GZ-HD7

Nice manual features; attractive design; high-quality audio; low-noise, low-light video.

Ineffectual optical stabilizer; needs a built-in ND filter; some horizontal jitter and stuttering during playback; low-resolution video; sad battery life.

If this camcorder cost $500, we'd give it a much higher rating. But for its quadruple-digit price, we expect far better performance and video quality from the JVC Everio GZ-HD7.

May, 2007

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com.au)

JVC Everio GZ-HD7

If this camcorder cost AU$1,000, we'd give it a much higher rating. For its price, though, we expect far better performance and video quality.

Nice manual features ; Attractive design ; High-quality audio ; Low-noise, low-light video

Ineffectual optical stabilizer ; Needs a built-in ND filter ; Some horizontal jitter and stuttering during playback ; Low-resolution video ; Sad battery life

All of which adds up to a pretty disappointing camcorder, especially given the JVC Everio GZ-HD7's relatively high price tag.

Jun, 2007

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