JVC Everio GZ-HM1

77 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 77 reviews of JVC Everio GZ-HM1. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The portability and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are critical about the zoom. The battery and viewfinder get mixed opinions.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of JVC Everio GZ-HM1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the design and size. The portability and image quality are also appreciated, whereas there are some less positive opinions about the battery and price.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (camcorderinfo.com)

JVC Everio GZ-HM1 Camcorder Review

JVC's newest flagship model, the Everio GZ-HM1 ($1199 MSRP), looks nearly identical to its predecessor, the GZ-HM400. Other than a new silver paint job, JVC's biggest alteration comes in the form of a back-illuminated CMOS sensor that did wonders in...

With the GZ-HM1, JVC took a look at its flagship camcorder from last year and made only the slightest of updates: the implementation of a back-illuminated CMOS sensor. While this adjustment may only sound minor, the resulted improvement in low light...

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by : Kaitlyn Chantry (camcorderinfo.com)

JVC Everio GZ-HM1 First Impressions Camcorder Review

The JVC Everio GZ-HM1 is the company's new flagship camcorder. This model borrows heavily from the excellent features found on last year's GZ-HM400, while introducing a couple new ideas for 2010. Among the numerous improvements you'll see this year are...

The other improvements are a bit less exciting. The high resolution of the sensor will make for even sharper still photos, but JVC is already ahead of the curve in that area. Combined with the addition of a 6400 ISO setting, however, it's clear that...

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (reviewed.com)

JVC GZ-HM1

A performance-boosting CMOS sensor upgrade from the almost identical GZ-HM400

Strong color and noise results in bright light; Great motion and sharpness results

Annoying Laser Touch strip; Unimpressive audio features

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

JVC Everio GZ-HM1

The HM1 is an excellent camcorder, but it faces stiff competition from cheaper alternatives.

We already liked JVC's Everio GZ-HM400 quite a lot, and the GZ-HM1 improves on it in a couple of important areas. With class-leading low light performance, competitive image stabilisation and a great set of features for the enthusiast, this is a...

Apr, 2010

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JVC Everio GZ-HM1

In condizioni di scarsa luminosità, la videocamera JVC GZ-HM1 garantisce risultati migliori grazie a un nuovo sensore CMOS con sensibilità fino a 4 Lux. JVC ha anche perfezionato il contenimento delle vibrazioni nelle riprese grandangolari. I sistemi...

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review (buydig.com)

Great Camera

Took some mountain biking video with it here:[@] sure to turn on 720p for best quality.Camera works great, but be sure to set everything manually for best video. Instructions don\'t call out how to use manual white balance...you need to go to MWB...

Easy to start using","High definition","Manual focus dial","SD card slot

Not a pro-camera

Sep, 2010

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Better than what I expected.

The product is used for family get-togethers, birthdays, at football or baseball games. I use it to show off the time lapse of clouds, traffic or just people walking around. The picture is really great. Camcorder is easy to hold and learn the options...

Great HD picture

None that are important

Aug, 2010

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