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Enthusiast website Camcorderinfo.com has posted its review of the GZ-HM1, the flagship in the Everio line. The camcorder scored very high in virtually all performance areas. They were particularly impressed with the HM1′s low light performance, color accuracy and low noise levels, “top notch” motion results and image sharpness, and its optical image stabilization.

In color performance, the review noted, “The GZ-HM1 put up good numbers in our color test, which is something we almost always see from JVC camcorders.” As for sharpness: “Video sharpness was excellent: among the best scores we’ve seen.”

Read the full review here.

Digital Trends has reviewed the Everio GZ-HM1, the top-of-the-line Everio.

Reviewer David Elrich scored it an 8 out of 10, and was very impressed with the camera’s image quality — “The  movies were top notch with trees showing excellent, deep greens and flowers just the right amount of yellow, pink and red. Clips taken at the beach were also spot-on with beautiful wave reflections, accurate skies and colorful outfits on cyclists.”  He also praised its low-light performance.

Here are his “Highs” and “Lows”:

Highs:

• Outstanding video quality
• Built-in 64GB flash memory
• Very good stills
• Superior image stabilization system
• Good low-light shooting

Lows:

• Expensive, definitely not a Flip
• LCD screen should be larger and better
• Still don’t like the Laser Touch interface
• Eats batteries
• Clunky accessory adaptor system
• Doesn’t accept SDXC cards

The top model in the HD Everio line, the GZ-HM1, recently received top honors in a prestigious worldwide photo and imaging awards program. The GZ-HM1 was named the Best Expert Camcorder in the Technical Image Press Association’s (TIPA) TIPA Awards. Here’s the press release issued by JVC in Japan.

JVC Full HD Camera Named Best Expert Camcorder in TIPA Awards 2010

Yokohama, Japan, April 28, 2010? JVC (Victor Company of Japan, Limited) announced today that its
full HD camcorder, the Everio GZ-HM1, received the Best Expert Camcorder prize in the Technical
Image Press Association (TIPA)’s prestigious TIPA Awards 2010, the most coveted photo and imaging
awards worldwide.

According to the TIPA judging committee: “In the area of low light performance, the JVC GZ-HM1
provides superior results thanks to a new CMOS sensor that boosts sensitivity to 4 Lux. JVC made
improvements in camera shake compensation at wide angle performance. Most stabilization efforts
focus on high zoom ratios, but camera shake also occurs at wide angle settings, especially when the
camera user is moving along with the subject. JVC uses prism technology in the GZ-HM1 to provide
effective results at the wide-angle end of the zoom range.”
JVC released the GZ-HM1 for high-end video enthusiasts and semi-professionals on January 7 of this
year.
TIPA, an independent non-profit association, held its general assembly in New York from April 8 to 10,
during time which the editors of 28 photo magazines from nine European countries, Canada, South
Africa and the U.S. voted on the best photo and imaging products introduced during the previous 12
months. The judges evaluated products for innovation, leading-edge technology, design, ergonomics,
ease of use and cost-performance. For more information, visit www.tipa.com/english.

About JVC
JVC (Victor Company of Japan, Limited) is a leading international electronics company that has
advanced audio and video technology and hardware. JVC engages in visual such as camcorder, high
definition projector, audio and entertainment business. Headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, JVC was
founded in 1927.

WAYNE, NJ, April 6, 2010 ? A new top-end JVC HD Everio video camera is now available, JVC announced today. The new GZ-HM1 HD Everio offers a full slate of technologies to optimize picture quality and an array of manual controls for creative flexibility. The GZ-HM1 offers performance improvements in three key areas — low light performance, camera-shake compensation and digital still quality. As a result, the GZ-HM1, which offers 64GB of internal storage and an SD/SDHC card slot, is the ideal camera for video enthusiasts and semi-professionals.

In the area of low light performance, the GZ-HM1 provides superior results thanks to a new CMOS sensor that boosts sensitivity to four Lux (compared to nine Lux for the previous GZ-HM400) for brilliant recording of 1920 x 1080 Full HD video, with 1080/60p output through the HDMI connection. In camera shake compensation, JVC made improvements in wide angle performance, an area not typically addressed. While most stabilization efforts focus on effectiveness in high zoom ratios, camera shake also occurs at wide angle settings, especially when the camera user is moving along with the subject. In the new GZ-HM1, JVC uses prism technology to provide effective results at the wide angle end of the zoom range. And for better still image quality, the GZ-HM1 delivers real 10 megapixel stills for detailed images.

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The new JVC GZ-HM1 is the flagship of the 2010 line, and Camcorderinfo.com spent some time with it at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show, where it was introduced. They liked what they saw. Read their impressions here.

New line offers enhanced low light and image stabilization performance
and new convenience features.

Las Vegas, January, 7, 2010 – A new Everio line of cameras announced today by JVC offers a range of performance and convenience enhancements in a comprehensive line of high and standard definition models.  All provide versatile, high-quality recording and a choice of

media, including hard disk drives, flash memory and SD/SDHC cards.
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New GZ-HM1 Full HD camera boasts gains in low light performance, image stabilization and still image quality.

LAS VEGAS, January 7, 2010 ? JVC announces the launch of the new GZ-HM1 HD Everio camera offering a full slate of technologies to optimize picture quality.  The GZ-HM1 offers improvements in three key areas — low light performance, camera-shake compensation and digital still quality.  As a result, the GZ-HM1 is ideal for high-end video enthusiasts and semi-professionals.

In the area of low light performance, the GZ-HM1 provides superior results thanks to a new CMOS sensor that boosts sensitivity to four Lux (compared to nine Lux for the previous GZ-HM400) for brilliant recording of 1920 x 1080 Full HD video.  In camera shake compensation, JVC made improvements in wide angle performance, an area not typically addressed.  While most stabilization efforts focus on effectiveness in high zoom ratios, camera shake also occurs at wide angle settings, especially when the camera user is moving along with the subject.  In the new GZ-HM1, JVC uses prism technology to provide effective results at the wide angle end of the zoom range.  And for better still image quality, the GZ-HM1 delivers real 10 megapixel stills for detailed images. Click here to continue reading…