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JVC Full HD 3D Consumer Camcorder Is World’s First:

LAS VEGAS, January 6, 2011 －JVC today announced the world’s first consumer camcorder to offer 3D recording in Full HD, thanks to a new JVC-developed high-speed processor that can produce two simultaneous Full HD images.
The new GS-TD1 uses two camera lenses and two 3.32 megapixel CMOS sensors – one for each lens – to capture three-dimensional images much the same way that human eyes work. JVC’s new high-speed imaging engine simultaneously processes the two Full HD images – left and right images at 1920 x 1080i – within that single chip. The newly developed “LR Independent Format” makes the GS-TD1 the world’s first consumer-oriented camcorder capable of 3D shooting in Full HD. JVC’s new camcorder offers other shooting modes as well, including the widely used “Side-by-Side Format” for AVCHD (3D) and conventional AVCHD (2D) shooting.

The camcorder uses a JVC 3D Twin HD GT Lens that sets a new standard in high-resolution lenses with extra-low-dispersion glass for crisp, high-contrast images, as well as multiple aspherical lenses for fine image reproduction. The GS-TD1 also features round iris diaphragms that enable beautiful bokeh effect (background blurring) shooting of video and stills alike. Additional highlights include 3D optical 5x zoom, Optical Axis Automatic Stabilization System for disparity control to give depth to 3D images, JVC’s BIPHONIC technology for dynamic 3D sound and Automatic Parallax Adjustment to optimize the 3D-video comfort zone . There is nothing difficult about using the GS-TD1, which operates like other consumer-friendly camcorders from JVC. A 3.5” 3D touch panel LCD monitor displays 3D images without any need for 3D glasses, making it easy to check 3D images while shooting and watch 3D playback in the field. JVC’s other new HD Everio with 3D capabilities is the GZ-HM960. . Similar to other HD Everio models in size and features, the GZ-HM960 is distinguished by its 2D-to-3D output function, which turns any 2D footage into 3D. Output can be viewed without glasses on the camera’s 3.5-inch 3D LCD monitor, or by connecting the camcorder to an external 3D television. Bluetooth® wireless technology enables integration with other devices, such as smartphones, to synch images with Google Maps™. The GS-TD1 and GZ-HM960 both use Everio MediaBrowser software (for Windows^®) for full management, editing and sharing of content. In addition to full-fledged video and still image editing, files can be uploaded effortlessly to social media sites such as YouTube™ or Facebook. In the GS-TD1, the software allows 3D video to be shared on YouTube™. The JVC GZ-TD1 Full HD 3D camcorder will be available in March for $1,999.95. The HD Everio GZ-HM960 will be available in February for $949.95.

JVC Everio GS-TD1 Primary Features
• 1920×1080 Full HD 3D Recording
• New High-speed imaging engine “FALCONBRID”
• 5x optical zoom while recording in 3D mode
• JVC 3D TWIN HD GT LENS
• F1.2 super bright lens
• Back-illuminated CMOS Sensors
• 3D SOUND (JVC’s BIPHONIC technology)
• 3D Time-Lapse recording
• 3D digital still images
• 3.5” glasses-free 3D touch panel LCD monitor
• Everio MediaBrowser 3D Edition
• 64GB Internal Flash Memory with SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot

CopterStudios Outfits Mini-Helicopters With JVC GY-HM100 ProHD Camcorders For Close-range Aerial HD Shooting

via JVC Consumer Press Releases by tshea on 6/28/10
WAYNE, NJ, June 17, 2010 – JVC Professional Products, a division of JVC U.S.A., announced today that CopterStudios, a specialty production company based in Santa Rosa, Calif., has outfitted two Halo remote-controlled helicopters with JVC GY-HM100 ProHD camcorders for close-range aerial cinematography. The Halo-based helicopters have captured breathtaking HD footage for cable network programs, movies, and TV commercials, as well as promotional footage for Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries, real estate properties, and golf courses.

CopterStudios owner Darin Huard founded the company five years ago because he recognized the valuable and incomparable cinematic perspective these mini-helicopter camera systems could capture. With the ability to hover or fly with precision, the Halo can get unique shots 50 to 100 feet off the ground, which would be too difficult or expensive to get from a full-size helicopter, camera boom, or crane.

Built by PhotoShip One in Mesa, Ariz., the two Halo remote controlled helicopters were designed and built specifically for close range aerial cinematography. "Once we took delivery of the helicopter systems, it was up to us to outfit them with our choice of cameras and wireless transmission systems," said Huard. "We chose the JVC GY-HM100 because it offers features that are mission-critical to this application."

Besides outstanding HD picture quality, Huard said the GY-HM100s are ideal because they are lightweight, extremely compact, and include a built-in Fujinon 10x lens. Plus, the camcorders can shoot both HD and PAL video in a variety of frame rates, and feature 3-CCD image capture along with built-in image stabilization.

"The 3-CCD chips in the JVC GY-HM100's also play a critical role. CCD imaging tolerates the vibrations of the helicopter better than CMOS sensors can," Huard explained. "Also, when the helicopter moves abruptly, CMOS imagers can leave an unacceptable waviness in the picture, whereas CCDs don't seem to have that problem."
CopterStudios maintains a five-man crew for each production: a pilot for the remote controlled helicopter; a camera operator, who uses an IR remote control to adjust camera functions; two safety assistants, who warn the pilot of obstacles in the flight path; and a set coordinator, who works with the director or producer to plan the shots. "While remote-controlled helicopter camera systems may seem like very sophisticated toys," Huard added, "it takes considerable technical skill and knowledge to operate them with the precision and predictability big-budget productions require."

Usually, the remote controlled helicopter is airborne and shooting between three and 10 minutes. The director or producer can watch the video in real time on a monitor on the set. SD video is transmitted from the JVC camera via a live video microwave downlink to a directional patch antenna, which feeds the reference monitor on set.

CopterStudios also takes advantage of the GY-HM100's use of SDHC solid-state media and native Final Cut Pro recording. "We have a table set up with an Apple MacBook Pro laptop running the latest Final Cut Pro software," Huard said. "When we bring the cameras back down, we simply transfer the QuickTime files from the solid-state media cards directly into the laptop and Final Cut Pro to review our footage. Having this tapeless workflow right on the set is very fast and truly indispensable to our operations.

The brochure can be downloaded from here
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The Perfect Vision Takes A Close Look At The TeleDock LCD TV: "
A review in The Perfect Vision of a JVC TeleDock TV concludes, “If you’re an iPod or iPhone fan, then the JVC TeleDock TV could be just the ticket for you.”

The review, by David Birch-Jones, is of the JVC LT-46P510, the 46-inch model in the TeleDock line of LCD TVs, each of which features a built-in iPod dock. Following some adjustments of the default picture settings, the reviewer found that the set delivers “believable natural skin tones”, blacks that are “quite good” and a “very good rendition of shadow detail.” As for the iPod docking feature, Birch-Jones said, “Operation couldn’t be more straightforward.”

Read the full review here.

Digital Trends Reviews the Everio GZ-HM1: "
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