JVC Everio-X GZ-X900 Hybrid Full HD Camcorder 1080p/9 Megapixel Video & Stills Camera

JVC have officially announced their new Everio-X GZ-X900 hybrid compact
camcorder which, thanks to sporting the world's first 10.3MP CMOS
sensor, not only offers Full HD (1080p) video capture capabilities but
which can also capture stills at nine megapixel resolution and, not only
that, the Everio-X GZ-X900 also touts 10x slow motion recording as well
as being capable of snapping up to six stills at nine megapixels at a
particularly impressive rate of 15 captures per second.

Those interested in gaining the full picture (excuse the all too planned
pun) will find JVC's extensive press release below - which, it has to be
said, makes mightily impressive reading so we have no qualms in offering
it in unabridged format - but for those that wish to cut straight to the
chase, the JVC Everio-X GZ-X900 is set for release in June and, in terms
of pricing, considering what's on offer, will come in at just shy of a
no means unreasonable $1000.

New Nine-Megapixel JVC Everio X Hybrid Camera Simultaneously Shoots Full
HD Video and Digital Stills

Small, light all-in-one camera also shoots slow-motion video and
high-speed stills.

JVC today announced a new dual-use camera that shoots high definition
video and high resolution digital still images. The new hybrid Everio
GZ-X900, or Everio X, is a small, light, all-in-one camera that offers
the powerful shooting combination of Full HD video and nine -megapixel
still photos, plus creative shooting functions such as slow motion video
and high speed motor drive still photography.

Highlights of the new JVC Everio X include:

The camera is small enough to slip into a shirt pocket and at just 0.66
pounds is one of the lightest cameras that can shoot 1920 x 1080 Full HD
AVCHD video
Shoots nine-megapixel (no interpolation) digital stills and Full HD
video with 1000 TV lines of horizontal resolution - close to the
theoretical maximum horizontal resolution for 1920 x 1080 high
definition video for no-compromise images
10x slow motion shooting plays back 2.4 seconds of recorded video over
24 seconds
Up to six nine-megapixel stills can be shot at 15 images per second -
faster than what digital SLRs can achieve
Simultaneous five-megapixel digital still shooting while recording Full
HD video - photos can be shot at shutter speeds as fast as 1/4000 second
without interrupting video recording
Records video and stills to SDHC memory cards.
The new Everio X was designed for the consumer who wants to shoot high
quality digital stills and HD video, but wants the convenience of a
single camera. While most conventional video camcorders shoot digital
stills and most digital still cameras shoot video, the secondary
capabilities of these cameras don't offer sufficient quality for many
users. Everio X solves that dilemma by providing high quality stills and
top quality HD video.

Unique Design

The design of Everio X is a distinct departure from other camcorders,
including other Everio models. About the size of a chunky smart phone,
Everio X is a slab-sided rectangle without the handgrip, protrusions or
indentations found on most camcorders. The design allows plenty of
flexibility in how the camera is held - from below, above, or whatever
suits the situation and the user's preference. There are top-mounted
zoom and record buttons, and a second set next to the LCD screen for
additional shooting flexibility. The camera is black with silver
accents, with the right side featuring a textured carbon fiber-like
finish to provide a secure grip and resist smudges.

Small enough to easily slip into a pocket or purse, Everio X weighs just
0.66 pounds (including the internal battery and a memory card) and
measures 2.6 inches tall, 4.88 inches long and just 1.46 inches wide.

1000 TV Lines of Full HD and Nine-Megapixel Stills

A 10.3-megapixel CMOS sensor is at the heart of the camera's superior
image quality. The high quality nine-megapixel digital still photos the
camera shoots correlate directly to the un-interpolated performance of
this 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor. For the first time ever, it is also the
source of 1920 x 1080/60i Full HD AVCHD format video. The camera records
at a stunning 1000 TV lines of horizontal resolution - close to the
theoretical maximum of 1920 x 1080 Full HD.

JVC's new proprietary optical image stabilization (OIS) technology
applies camera shake compensation optically at the Everio X lens
entrance to ensure effectiveness throughout the zoom range and allow
high quality shooting without a tripod. Everio X also uses a new KONICA
MINOLTA HD LENS with a 5X optical zoom.

Further contributing to the camera's high image quality is JVC's HD
Gigabrid Premium image processing engine. In addition, face detection
technology assures accurate focus and exposure, and HDMITM V.1.3 with
x.v.ColorTM provides increased color accuracy when connected to HDTV
displays.

10x Slow Motion Shooting, High-Speed Motor Drive Stills

Slow motion video recording is a key Everio X feature. The camera's
high-speed recording function shoots ultra-slow motion video. Any one of
three speeds - 120 frames per second (fps), 300fps and 600fps - can be
selected; the faster the recording speed, the slower the playback
motion. With this function, approximately four-second bursts of video
are recorded that are then played back over a period of up to 24
seconds, a maximum of 20 times longer than normal speed.

Recording speed Image size Recording time Playback time

600fps 640 x 72 pixels Approx. 2.4 sec. Approx. 24 sec. (10x)
300fps 480 x 116 pixels Approx. 4 sec. Approx. 20 sec. (5x)
120fps 480 x 270 pixels Approx. 8sec. Approx. 16 sec. (2x)
In the still mode, Everio X offers high-speed shooting, similar to the
motor drive function found in some mechanical still cameras. As many as
six nine-megapixel photos can be shot at up to 15 images per second, a
speed that surpasses what's offered by typical nine-megapixel DSLR
cameras. Everio X also allows shooting of 1920 x 1080/60i Full HD video
and fully 5.3 megapixel stills at the same time - a unique advantage of
this all-in-one camera. While recording video, photos can be shot at
shutter speeds as fast as 1/4000 second without interrupting video
recording.

5 Mega simultaneous still mode Shooting speed Maximum limit

High speed 60 images / sec. 11 images
Medium speed 11 images / sec. 11 images
Low speed 4 images / sec. No limit
Global Sharing

With the worldwide explosion of interest in video sharing, Everio X
offers easy solutions for distribution. A One Touch Export function
provided by bundled software for Windows makes it easy to export videos
into iTunes for playback on an iPod or iPhone. And the One Touch Upload
function, when used with the included software for Windows, simplifies
uploading videos to YouTube.

The DVD Creation function makes it easy to transfer video to a disc for
archiving or sharing. Create a disc directly from the camera using the
JVC Everio CU-VD50 burner/player or CU-VD3 burner SHARE STATION. Other
direct storage solutions include third party external hard disk drives
from LaCie and Seagate, and an external Blu-ray Disc Burner from LaCie.

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