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Jim Radford demonstrates the highlights of the JVC GZ-HD30 Everio brand 1080p camcorder, with a few examples and narration that were all recorded with this small handheld camera. He also explores a few of the accessories that can be added to make this a very versatile and quality purchase for the semi- and amateur videographer who is into high definition imaging. The unit comes with all the Cyberlink suite of software, which makes conversion of the raw AVCHD OR MPEG2 footage from the HDD or micro SDHC a snap. Shop price for this gem that was introduced in 2008.
Duration : 0:8:13
@snipeshade Yes … …
@snipeshade Yes … it comes with editing software
Does the conversion …
Does the conversion software also includes an cyberlink editing program? Because that would be great !
Very well done. I …
Very well done. I am also having trouble converting video footage from it’s original format to you tube or Facebook. Can you recommend a web page or instruction material for computer illiterate dummies?. Thanks for your time.
@VinHeffernan This …
@VinHeffernan This is the RAYNOX HD-6600PRO 0.66X WIDE ANGLE 55MM 52MM 58MM LENS by Digital Innovations — I think I bought it on Amazon, but it is available elsewhere and for $120+ US. It has minimal distortion, but takes sharpness down a notch — not very noticeable. Made for consumer HD cams. Canon and Sony make one too. Jim
@VinHeffernan I get …
@VinHeffernan I get most of my stuff from B&H Photo in New York by mail order — but many photo stores will carry it, or order it for you.
@VinHeffernan Just …
@VinHeffernan Just save to an uploadable format for HD and YouTube … ie720p in WMV or MOV, translated via your Cyberlink or similar editing software or conversion software… and then uploaded in the usual manner. You can’t upload the ‘native’ raw TOD (MPEG) or MTS AVCHD) file types from JVC cameras…. which is the burden of this camera. Must be converted to other file types like WMV or MOV for YouTube.
@VinHeffernan Just …
@VinHeffernan Just save to an uploadable format for HD and YouTube … ie720p in WMV or MOV, translated via your Cyberlink or similar editing software or conversion software… and then uploaded in the usual manner. You can’t upload the ‘native’ raw TOD (MPEG) or MTS AVCHD) file types from JVC cameras…. which is the burden of this camera. Must be converted to other file types like WMV or MOV for YouTube.
Thanks. Wide angle …
Thanks. Wide angle lens is especially useful in tight quarters, and scenics – most anywhere, esp. high-def for interviews to see more than a pretty face. But adding glass can reduce sharpness slightly, and a poor one can cause image distortion or shoot-thru masking. You get what you pay for.too. Jim
Still shots come up …
Still shots come up brilliantly, check facebook page Perth Poetry Club, I have loaded heaps of photos in their gallery. But how do you upload the videos, the software has me stuffed, it just doesn’t seem to want to do that I ask. Using HP Dv6 laptop. Love the camera.
the screw handle …
the screw handle mount with what looks like a shoe for lighting or mic, where are they available.
how do you get the …
how do you get the video on you tube or facebook?
where is the wide …
where is the wide angle lense available, shps in australia want 400 dollars plus!
This camcorder is …
This camcorder is very bad i just did a video explaining why. I bought it and a few months later the sensor broke down without prior notice. Check my page to see the diference how at first the videos where great and check the latest to see what happens with these cameras. ¡1000 dollars down the drain!
@BobbysNutz The …
@BobbysNutz The reason a lot of people like wide angle lens is that they can get up in close to people talking and get good audio.
Well done a very …
Well done a very good review. You should look into doing a few more. p.s. what is the benefit of using a wide angle lens? Will it distort the picture?
good vid mate..
good vid mate..
lots of good info …
lots of good info here
yes , thats what …
yes , thats what iam getting for christmas – you will need a 42mm lens for this model .
will this fit an …
will this fit an opteka baby death fisheye lens?
Yes you can
Yes you can
this is THE best …
this is THE best camcorder i have ever used ……….
trust me i have …
trust me i have this camera it is THE best
P.S what model …
P.S what model number is the lens, just so I no it is correct? is it the RAYNOX DCR-6600PRO WIDE ANGLE 0.66X? thanks.
I am a filmaker and …
I am a filmaker and i abolutley love this comcorder with the wide angle lens. would you recoment this camera to me?
I first assumed you …
I first assumed you were a noob and didn’t realize the lag would be due to download, not the video itself. But then I realized that even after I paused it to let it download first, it still had a problem playing. Not sure what the deal is with that. Trouble decompressing or decoding maybe??