Everio GZ-HM400 HD Camcorder Full Specs & Sample Video

Today JVC Introduced the GZ-HM400 HD Camcorder in America today, Although it was released way back in July in Japan, It’s better late than never. Currently priced at almost 1k USD, I must say this is one hell of an Expensive Camcorder.

Although Engadget touted  the AVCHD video format used by GZ-HM400 as worthless, the specs below reveals useful features and powerful specs.

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Everio GZ-HM400 Early Reviews reveals some problems which may make buyers move away from this HD Camcorder. These includes the following:

  • It seems that the HM400 has a bit of problem in focusing with the AF mode, when using the zoom at maximum telephoto and bringing it to close.
  • Low light performance doesn’t look great, or even pretty good, but  it surpass the  JVC GZ-X900

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Advanced Features

  • KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS (F1.9, Filter diameter: 30.5mm) – gives great depth of field, sumbjects pops out while having beautiful bokeh resulting to a film like movie.
  • 10.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor – The 10.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor also provides high quality 9 Megapixel digital still images. That’s real 9 Megapixel photos without interpolation.
  • Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) – JVC’s proprietary Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) technology use two active prisms to eliminate camera shake. Effective stabilization over the entire zoom range.
  • Full HD AVCHD 1920×1080/60i Recording – CMOS sensor can record 1920×1080 Full HD AVCHD movies. For the best HD experience.
  • 1,080 TV lines Horizontal Resolution of Full HD 1920×1080 – This GZ-HM400 function outputs a 1080 scanning line image at progressive 60fps so you can enjoy uncompromising picture quality on a TV that accepts 1080P input.
  • 32GB Internal Flash Memory - Allows recording of Full HD video for up to 14hr. 44min. Up to 9999 of 9 Mega stills also storable.
  • Memory Card Slot for SDHC/SD - You can use an SD/SDHC card for additional recording. Up to 32GB card compatible.

Easy Operation & Convenience Features

  • Laser Touch Operation – The GZ-HM400 user-interface have a touch-sensitive slide bar where you can slide your finger to access several functions . It also activates Zooming and Recording start/stop control in addition to the common buttons on the top and rear of the camera.
  • Face Detection - It automaticaly detects up to 16 faces and precisely modify the focus and exposure for sharp, beautiful images.
  • Simultaneous Full HD Video & 5.3M Still Shooting – With GZ-HM400 you can shoot 1920×1080/60i Full HD video and 5.3 Megapixel stills both at the same time. Which minimizing the chances of a missed shot because you don’t have to exit the Video mode each time you want to take still images.
  • HDMI V.1.3 with x.v.Color – Gives more color accuracy when connected to HDTV displays.
  • Multi-Function Dial – A lever switch lets access directly the Brightness and Focus adjustment. And a manual adjustment dial enables precise adjustment for various manual settings without going through the menus.
  • Convenient 2-way Strap - To let you use the GZ-HM400 easily.
  • Auto Power ON/OFF & Auto Lens Cover
  • Remote Control

Easy Archiving & Sharing Features

  • One Touch Export (Windows) – A One Touch Export function provided by bundled software for Windows makes it easy to export videos into iTunes for playback on an iPod or iPhone. You just need to connect HD Everio to a PC with a USB cable, and press “EXPORT”. The software will launche automatically and converts the footage file and imports it into your iTunes library. Now that’s convinience
  • One-touch Upload to YouTube (Windows) – The One Touch Upload function, using this software for Windows simplifies uploading videos to YouTube . Just connect HD Everio to a PC with a USB cable, and press “UPLOAD”. The software launches automatically, converts the footage file and uploads it to YouTube.
  • One-Touch Backup to PC (Direct Backup) – Back up your Everio GZ-HM400 content to a PC with single touch.
  • One-Touch DVD Creation (Direct DVD) – With Everio, archiving your videos onto disc is also simple. Use a PC or optional SHARE STATION DVD Burner, and you can burn DVDs from Everio’s recordings. You can archive your Full HD video files on DVD discs (AVCHD DVD) and Blu-ray discs.

Everio GZ-HM400 Camcorder Full Specs

  • Media Format - Video: [AVCHD] MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: Dolby Digital (2ch), Stills: JPEG
  • Storage Media – 32GB Internal Memory, SD/SDHC Memory Card (not supplied)
  • Image Sensor – 1/2.33″ CMOS, 10.3 Megapixel
  • Lens – KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS
  • Zoom Ratio – 10x Optical / 15x Dynamic / 200x Digital (max.)
  • Video Recording Modes – UXP: 1920x1080i, Avg. 24Mbps (VBR), XP: 1920x1080i, Avg. 17Mbps (VBR), SP: 1920x1080i, Avg. 12Mbps (VBR), EP: 1920x1080i, Avg. 5Mbps (VBR)
  • Still Image Sizes – 4:3 (3456×2592, 3072×2304, 2592×1944, 1600×1200, 640×480), 16:9 (3456×1944, 3072×1728, 2592×1456, 1920×1080, 1280×720)
  • LCD Monitor – 2.8″ 207K-pixel Color LCD
  • Interfaces – HDMI™ Out (mini), AV Out, Component Video Out, USB 2.0/1.1, Headphone Out, Microphone In, SD/SDHC Card Slot, DC In
  • Power Consumption – 4.0W
  • Dimensions(W x H x D) – Without battery (67mm x 72mm x 135mm), With battery (67mm x 72mm x 141mm)
  • Weight – Without battery 0.89lbs (400g) With battery 1.1lbs (485g)

Video Samples

Sample video on youtube showing Everio GZ-HM400 slow motion video capability

Full HD sample video of the Everio GZ-HM400 in 60i Motion Test


300 fps sample video

Another HD sample video posted on youtube

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GZ-HM400 Price

At $999.95 on JVC’s site it will be around 48,374.58  Philippines Peso, 1,083.75 Canadian Dollars, 601.93 British Pounds, 684.22 Euros, or 48,742.72 Rupees. Exact price may vary upon it’s local release in your area.

More sample video and user reviews soon.

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