JVC announced three new high definition camcorder HD Everios. All three feature a newly designed CMOS sensor. For the first time, the company allowing all new models to record in the AVCHD format. Two of the camcorders, the GZ-HD30 and GZ-HD40 also record in the MPEG-2 TS format but the GZ-HD10, only records in AVCHD.

The JVC GZ-HD30, with an 80GB capacity (10 hours recording in highest quality), and GZ-HD40, with a 120GB capacity (6 hours recording in highest quality), are aimed at the higher-end user. They can capture in full 1920 x 1080 in either AVCHD at a maximum average of 17Mbps or MPEG-2 TS at a maximum 27Mbps. Video can also be recorded in any format to a microSDHC card (not included). Both camcorders utilize a new 2.68-megapixel 1/3-inch CMOS chip.

The GZ-HD40 and GZ-HD30 feature a 2.8-inch LCD (207,000 pixels) and a 10x F/1.8 – 2.2 Konica Minolta HD lens.

The GZ-HD10, is meant to compete with entry-level HD camcorders. It features a smaller, 1.84-megapixel 1/4-inch CMOS, can only record in 1440 x 1080 AVCHD to a 40GB hard disk drive. The GZ-HD10 has a 2.7-inch LCD (123,000 pixels) with a 10x F/1.8 – 2.5 Konica Minolta HD lens.

All three camcorders offer an accessory shoe, microphone input, HDMI, USB, AV-out, component-out, and microSD card slot.

All the new HD Everios will offer 1080/60P output through HDMI.

All models are capable of recording still images to either hard disk drive or microSD. The GZ-HD40 and GZ-HD30 have a maximum resolution of 2432 x 1368. The GZ-HD10 has a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080.

The GZ-HD40 retails for $1299 MSRP, the GZ-HD30 for $999 MSRP, and the GZ-HD10 for $799 MSRP. All are expected to ship in August 2008.

via [ camcorderinfo.com]

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