Now you can capture cutting-edge, high-definition (HD) images yourself with technology previously accessible only to filmmakers and broadcasters – this is the first and only high-definition camcorder for consumer use! This solid, compact, ergonomically balanced and easy to use GR-HD1 from JVC sets your creativity free – and provides an assortment of methods for creating, editing, enjoying and sharing your high-definition movies.

Features:

• Super-bright, F1.8 hi-def lens
• ATSE standard HD MPEG2 format (recorded on MiniDV cassettes)
• Up-converter and down-converter for versatile viewing
• 1.18-megapixel progressive scan CCD
• 3.5-inch color LCD monitor (200,000 pixels)
• Panoramic still images
• Color viewfinder
• Optical image stabilizer
• 10X optical zoom
• 40X/200X digital hyper zoom with spline interpolation
• Individual focus & zoom rings on lens barrel
• Digital wipes and fades
• Manual control of shutter speed, aperture & white balance
• Web camera function
• i.Link digital input/output (IEEE 1394 compliant) DV in/out

• Lithium-ion, high-capacity rechargeable battery pack
• Full-function remote control
• MPEG Edit Studio Pro LE Video Editing software for Windows XP computers
• AC power adapter/battery charger

Pro Style Manual Control
Choose full automatic or full manual control. In full manual, every aspect of recording can be fine tuned manually for optimal results. Specific shutter speeds and lens aperture/iris settings can be locked in. White balance can be calibrated manually. Separate rings on the lens for focus and zoom provide the ultimate in manual control.

Filming Stability and Versatility
While filming, the optical image stabilizer eliminates those annoying "jiggles," with absolutely no loss in picture quality or hi-def resolution. The 10X optical zoom lets you get extremely close with amazing detail. The high capacity battery pack lets you record for extended periods of time and recharges easily with the enclosed AC power adapter/charger.