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JVC GZ-HD40

JVC GZ-HD40

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HQ Grade: C
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"The best HD camcorder I've seen so far"
  • 5 out of 5
"The best HD camcorder I've seen to date"
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Editors' Comments

With the Everio GD-HD40, JVC introduces some new features into their hard-disk camcorder line. Switching over from the standard CCD sensor, JVC opted instead for a 2.68-megapixel CMOS sensor to achieve deeper colors and improved image reproduction. And the huge 120GB internal memory of the JVC GZ-HD40 allows it to take up to 10 hours of 1920 x 1080... read more

Specifications

  • High-definition camcorder
  • Records video to 120GB internal hard-drive
  • 2.68-megapixel CMOS sensor
  • 10x Optical Zoom
  • 2.8 inch LCD display
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Average rating based on 5 total reviews: 4.7/5

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  • 5 out of 5
The best HD camcorder I've seen so far (Camcorder Enthusiest - 2/11/09)

I have read several reviews about the Canons and Sony SR11/12 and nearly purchased one of them. It wasn't until I went to a retail... read more

  • 5 out of 5
The best HD camcorder I've seen to date (sash - 2/8/09)

The ultimate HD camcorder is the JVC GZ-HD30 or the GZ-HD40. They are identical except the only difference is the capacity.

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