Professional Jvc Camcorders

Description

The Opteka X-GRIP handle can be used by both a professional or amateur user. This incredible support offers stability and control. The removable shoe attachment enables you to add a video light, flash or microphone. Extremely useful product for shooting events especially skateboarding and other extreme sports.

~ Fits most compact cameras and camcorders with a standard 1/4-20 thread
~ Cushioned NBR padded handle alleviates the stress of lengthy filming
~ High-grade ABS impact-absorbent plastic
~ Non-slip rubber rails
~ Shoe mount (removable) for video lights, flashes, or microphones
~ Max camera height: 4.75″ (120mm)
~ Dimensions: 8.25″ X 9.75″ X 3.50″ HxLxW (209mm X 247mm X 89mm)
~ Weight: 12.2 oz (345g) without devices
~ 1 Year Opteka Warranty

Features

• Fits most compact cameras and camcorders with a standard 1/4-20 thread
• Cushioned NBR padded handle alleviates the stress of lengthy filming
• High-grade ABS impact-absorbent plastic
• Shoe mount (removable) for video lights, flashes, or microphones
• 1 Year Opteka Warranty

Reviews

X-grip is an excellent accessory for action video

by James Prine from Ponchatoula, La. (Katrina) on 2010-09-06
I bought the X-Grip for camcorder use. It was shipped fast and arrived in perfect condition. I appreciate the simple, uncluttered, straightforward design which was executed with quality materials. Attaching it to the camcorder is swift and easy, and the X-Grip can even be attached to a tripod or other mount when operating the camcorder. The heavy-duty accessory shoe can be detached. The grip of the unit is heavily padded and comfortable to use. Small built-in ‘loops’ at the top and bottom of the mount can be used to attach additional accessories via zip-ties or other field expedients. The X-Grip is constructed from very heavy duty plastic and is robust enough to withstand many years of service. I heartily recommend this unit to all active videographers who want bang for their bucks.

amazing product for an amazing price

by M. Sacks from on 2010-08-15
My son was looking for a stabilizing handle for his video camera. This was the perfect price and an awesome purchase. Very easy to use and store. Would definately buy from this seller again.Opteka X-GRIP Professional Camera / Camcorder Action Stabilizing Handle with Accessory Shoe for Flash, Mic, or Video Light (Black)

ooooo baby

by E. Ladd from nj on 2010-08-07
like many who purchase this, i film skateboarding. i have a nikon d5000. for a dslr, this helps a lot with stabilization because you have to hold a dslr differently than a camcorder. i recommend this if you have one. also id your camera has bad sound quality you should buy an external mic and put it on top.also obviously a good fisheye with a wide angle close to 180 degrees. its very high quality and worth themoney i definately recommend buying it for a dslr

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Description

The JVC GY-HM100U is a Compact Handheld camcorder with performance and features found only in larger and more expensive models. It’s designed to be easy to use, making it ideal for news reporters and producers. Seasoned shooters will find that its small size lets them work in environments where larger cameras would be impractical – all while producing recordings on par with broadcast cameras.Three newly developed 1/4-inch progressive scan CCDs – one each for red, green and blue – provide rich, accurate colors. To separate primary colors, JVC has incorporated a high accuracy Fujinon glass prism and the proprietary mounting technology.The GY-HM100U utilizes a high definition lens by Fujinon, world leader in HD lens technology. This lens features 3 aspheric elements which minimize the weight and space required, while producing less distortion, ghosting and flare. JVC’s digital signal processor (DSP) processes all images as full 1920×1080 progressive signals, providing the maximum image information to work with regardless of the actual recording mode that is used.The GY-HM100 records on widely available SDHC Class 6 memory cards, presently available in capacities up to 32GB. The camera provides 2 memory card slots, for a total of up to 64GB of on board storage – enough for more than 6 hours of continuous HD recording. The GY-HM100 records 2 channels of uncompressed LPCM (linear pulse code modulated) 16 bit audio sampled at 48Khz. Audio leve

Features

• Professional format recording with selectable data rates up to 35Mbps
• Native Final Cut Pro format: Fastest HD shoot to edit workflow. Edit immediately without conversion or transcoding
• Native .MP4 format: Compatible with most professional non-linear editing systems
• Records to dual SDHC memory cards (no moving parts in recording system)
• Full HD recording (selectable): 1920 x 1080 (1080p24/25/30, 1080i) and 1280 x 720P (p60/50/30/25/24)

Reviews

If you are working in FCP, this is the cam for you

by William K. Scurry Jr. from New York, NY on 2010-03-01
JVC has made it so easy to turn your home office into a full-fledged movie studio by using this streamlined prosumer camera in conjunction with Final Cut Pro. The .mov format is only the beginning — moving media from camera to hard drive has never been easier, and the HD picture is gorgeous. The camera features every manual option a videographer/filmmaker could ask for to create professional-looking digital movies. I’ve used it for a few months already, and the investment was well worth it. If you have FCP Studio, consider dropping a few buck for this camera to complete the deal. The one drawback is that battery life runs short, but buy an extra, ya cheapskate.

Incredible piece of equipment

by Mantis Guy from Bay Area California on 2009-09-22
This is the camera I’ve been waiting for for 7 years. It has everything I’ve wanted: Incredible HD quality, direct MOV/Final Cut Pro-ready file creation, SDHC card usage, a decent built-in mic… It has taken the quality of the video work I’m doing to a whole new level. I could not be happier with this camera except if I had a 2nd one to do simultaneous 2nd camera angles in the studio…

I am trying to make my filming worthy of the quality this camera produces!

This is pricey but worth it.. so if you have the $$, don’t hesitate to buy this thing, you won’t be sorry.

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Description

The SR-DVM700 three-in-one video recorder the all-digital formats of MiniDV, 250GB HDD, and DVD in a compact package complete with A-D encoding as well as various editing and dubbing capabilities.

Features

• Easy to use and connect
• Simple non-linear play-list editing
• IEEE-1394 in/out
• Extended recording up to 300 hours on HDD
• DVCAM¿ playback, RS-232C remote

Reviews

good solid machine

by Jon Norris from Oregon, USA on 2009-12-02
I have used four of these machines for well over two years in a professional setting, and have found them to be stable and reliable machines. I have used this model and the model with a 160gig drive.

I felt the need to post this review because other reviews unfairly took this machine to task for things it is not advertised to do, i.e. simultaneous recordings on different media, and playing/recording HD media. That is like rating a toaster poorly because it doesn’t paint your house very well. Duh…..

In over 1000 hours of use each, I have had only two failures – both in DVD drives. I used these machines to replace an expensive Pioneer Pro model that cost nearly three times as much and barely lasted a year, (just out of warranty) which gradually lost both DVD drives ($500 apiece) and the hard drive. I also experienced at least a dozen failures with the Pioneer machine, and ended up thoroughly disgusted with it. It was supposed to record to all three drives at once, but I learned the hard way that it would fail to record to all three at once as well. Separate machines provides better redundancy, and I haven’t lost any material since I changed to these machines.

I find them reasonably easy to use, although I have yet to see one of these type of machines (hard drive DVD combo) with a decent menu system. I commonly used these to record Distance Education classes in a studio setting, and for transferring older class material from VHS tapes to DVD. (All our own material – no copyright infringements, in case you wondered.) Some of the organization and menu choices can take a little getting used to, and I never had reason to try much editing with them as we usually recorded live and usually whole blocks of time at once. We had other suites for serious editing.

They record well going from any media, MiniDV, hard drive or DVD, to the other. Given the 60 minute limit on most MiniDv tape, they work very well copying directly from tape to DVD, and have a special mode just for that.

The camera we used during this time period was the Canon HV-20, which is an HD camera, although we recorded in SD as most of our clients still use that mode. The tapes played just fine in the JVC deck if we used SD mode. It is not an HD deck, so don’t expect that.

Given the usefulness of these kind of machines in my work, I am not happy they are becoming increasingly rare (probably due to Blu-ray usurping the arena). These are one of the last few remaining models which will record to hard drives or DVD in one unit, and they have a nice set of features. Philips had a similar deck, minus the tape function, which I have also used, and which is also discontinued. I am still using the Philips and the JVCs several times a week for up to 4 hours at a time.

All in all, I have been pretty happy with these machines. I would have probably given them only 4 stars if others hadn’t treated them unfairly.

Perfect!

by John M. Aoki from Cerritos, CA USA on 2008-10-14
This product has been perfect for all my needs! I have been using it a lot since I purchased it and it is exactly what I expected it to be. I use a lot for direct DVD creation from DV Tape. Also I have used it to save to hard drive for limited editing and burning to DVD. I have also used it as a DV Player to download Video to Video Editor (Final Cut Pro). Love it!

Old Technology

by Roy F. Anderson from on 2008-07-29
Would not recognize or run the tapes from my HD camcorder. I sent it back the next day!

Problems with simultaneous recording

by F. Davis from New Orleans on 2008-03-04
This unit will not simultaneously record on the Hard Drive and DVD. When transferring from Hard Drive to DVD, the DVDs are letterboxed. (I never found a work around for this problem) High speed transfer from HD to DVD has limitations.

Video quality is very acceptable on all three drives, and their are plenty of in and out connections.

This unit was not right for my requirements. Had I known it would not record simultaneously on HD and DVD I would have never bought the unit. I even downloaded the manual before purchase and this limitation is not mentioned. Not until I tried to record did a screen pop up saying I could not simultaneously record.

Glad I bought it on Amazon! Excellent return policies

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Description

Product Model: GY-HD110UProduct Name: GY-HD110U ProHD Digital CamcorderMarketing Information: JVC”s ProHD opens up the world of HD digital cinematography with the introduction of the GY-HD110U. True high definition recording on inexpensive and reliable tape, or optionally onto hard disk, and real 24 frame progressive capture give this camera performance characteristics found only in high end cinematography cameras.Product Type: Digital CamcorderDisplay & GraphicsDisplay Screen: 3.5″ Active Matrix TFT Color LCD Image Sensor: 3 x 0.33″ CCDTotal Resolution: 3.33 MegapixelsLensLens Type: Fujinon Th16×5.5BRM Zoom Lens:Focal Length: 5.5 – 88mmOptical Zoom: 16xAudioMicrophone Type: StereoVideoVideo Signals: NTSCStorageRecording Media: MiniDVStorage Media: 1 x Secure Digital (SD) Card SupportedInterfaces/PortsInterfaces/Ports: 1 x Composite Video OutputInterfaces/Ports: 3 x Component Video OutputInterfaces/Ports: 2 x Audio InputInterfaces/Ports: 1 x Audio OutputInterfaces/Ports: 2 x Headphone Interfaces/Ports: 1 x 6 pin IEEE 1394 Interfaces/Ports: 1 x DC Power Input Physical CharacteristicsDimensions: 9.13″ Height x 9.25″ Width x 12.4″ DepthWeight: 6.9 lb – including lens (Th16×5.5BRMU), viewfinder, battery, microphone and tapeWarrantyStandard Warranty: 1 Year(s) Limited

Features

• High-definition recording at 24 frames per second
• Three newly-developed, 1/3-inch CCDs with 1280 x 720 (square) pixels
• 16x Fujinon ProHD lens included; interchangeable lenses with standard 1/3-inch bayonet mount
• HD Focus Assist makes focusing faster and more precise
• Dual media option; record to disk and tape simultaneously

Reviews

Tough as Nails

by Book Maven from Portland, OR United States on 2009-08-29
I’ve had this camera for three years. I’ve dropped it twice onto hard-packed dirt. One impact landed directly on the lens from about four feet and resulted only in a stiffening of the front focus ring. No other detectable damage. Another time I was steadicaming with it, running down a steep trail and I tripped. The camera went flying and landed again right on the lens, but this time, NO damage! What an awesome camera! And it takes beautiful 24p widescreen images and clear sound. You couldn’t ask for more.

Just buy it now

by DaikengoX from Long Island, NY USA on 2008-10-29
I bought this camera (almost) when it first came out a few years ago. I paid 5 grand for it on amazon and now that it has dropped to 3500, you should definitely buy it.

Like all the other reviews state, it’s an incredibly great camera. It shoots native 720p HD and in 24 fps so it’s great for up and coming young filmmakers that want to produce movies that “look” like film. The lens is amazing and probably the reason why you should get this camera. The zoom ring is smooth and can zoom in and out much much quicker than most other cameras as well as focus quicker. It’s really filmmaker friendly in that sense and you can detach the lens if you wanted to sub it with another. the picture quality is almost exactly that of film (depending on how you set it) as well.

The only negatives would be that I wished that the camera would also display the f-stop reading on the monitor but they seem to be different elements unlike cameras built by Canon and Panasonic. Also, it doesn’t do so well in low light so make sure you are in a well lit area especially if you set the gamma settings for film-like output.

Overall, 5 stars for me. The positives totally out-weigh the negatives. Just get it now.

Recieved 2 defective cameras.

by B. Vanderford from on 2008-06-16
I bought one of these for an indie film that I am working on. I bought it one month early so that I would have enough time to learn everything about it. At the end of the month the right side of the screen started appearing a shade darker than the left side when viewing on an external monitor / TV (recorded to tape). I returned it to amazon and purchased a second camera… which also had the same defect (only this time it was much worse and visible on the LCD display). I spoke with a friend of mine who had the same camera and he had the same problem after his warranty had expired which cost him $1800 to fix. After the warranty for that work had expired it started doing the exact same thing again and now he doesn’t even use that camera.

Needless to say, I did not purchase a third camera but bought a Sony HVR-Z7U instead. It’s a little more expensive but well worth the money. I noticed a significant increase in picture quality right away and it has many other features that I like much more. Recording direct to compact flash cuts my editing time in half.

I really wanted this camera to work because it has some pretty great features for the price, but it wasn’t worth the hassle for me.

My only probs

by C. Zook from HSV, AL on 2008-03-11
My only problems are that adding an Anton Bauer Gold Mount on this is kind of clunky…also where’s the 1080i JVC?

Both of these not a problem if you upgrade to the 200…I know. Still a GREAT camera!

JVC GY HD110U PRO HD Camcorder

by J. Boyd from Florida, FL USA on 2007-11-09
True 24p HD recording (same as movie film).
720p60 composite out to computer. 720p30 and DV available if considering HD. Comes complete with TV Video lens and is adaptable for additional lens’ via a bayonette adapter.
Image Focus Assist is very helpful in the field and I use it often. Image smooth is available and SD save for your different set ups.
I teamed it with Focus Enhancements HDD FS 4HD recorder and ADOBE software and that’s it. Your ready for true film production in HD.
Full Menu and shutter adjustments and shoulder style ENG/EFP shooting.
You can’t go wrong with this Camera.

Description

Digital Concepts 0.45X Professional 43mm Wide Angle HD Lens with Macro.
HD Digital Lens.
Optimized for Megapixel Photography.
Multicoated Optical Glass.
High speed Auto Focus.
Infrared Compatible.
Includes Carrying Case & Caps.
Lightweight Steel Barrel Design.

Features

• Digital Concepts 0.45X Professional 43mm Wide Angle HD Lens with Macro

Reviews

Size 3

by Manfred Olbrich from on 2010-07-12
Panasonic HDC-TM700K Hi-Def Camcorder with Pro Control System & 32GB Flash (Black)

The Digital Concepts 0.45X Professional 43mm Wide Angle HD Lens with Macro is not working with the Panasonic HDC-TM700 camcorder because this camera has an 46 mm lense and I didn’t see the diference when I ordered the 43mm Wide Angle HD Lens

Gives excellent results with a simple Photoshop adjustment

by shep from Princeton, NJ, USA on 2010-06-06
Two tricks make this adapter really useful and versatile: a step-down converter ring, and one simple Photoshop adjustment.

I got this adapter for my Olympus micro 4/3 camera, to try out as an alternative to a $600 true wideangle. I use it on my 14-42mm lens (28 mm equivalent at wide angle), with a 43 to 40.5mm step-down adapter ring to make it fit my lens. (With this lens, I have to say that the focus mechanism struggled to work–the motors on this tiny lens must be too weak to move the added weight of this adapter–and I therefore found it best to use manual focus. Other cameras may not have this issue).

It converts my 28mm equivalent lens to what I roughly estimate is a 21mm lens–a big increase in angle of view.

The big problem is substantial barrel distortion. Also, there is chromatic aberration in the corners and some vignetting (darkening in those corners). Now, here’s the trick: Photoshop Elements (and, no doubt, other photo management programs) can eliminate the barrel distortion in: Filter/Correct Camera Distortion/Remove Distortion (try +20 to +30%). This has the huge additional benefit of pulling the corners out of the picture without reducing the wide angle of view–the very corners where both the chromatic aberration and vignetting occur! Crop to make the picture rectangular, and you have reduced all 3 problems significantly with this one adjustment.

Now, you still are not getting top quality. But for the ridiculously low price of this lens you are getting very acceptable quality at a twentieth of the price of a “real” ultrawide.

Fantastic for the price

by RedTerrier from Los Angeles, CA on 2010-05-07
Let’s get one thing straight…it’s NOT a .45 lens! At best, it might be .8, but really, for under $25, who cares?! It definitely gives you more real estate for the canon HV20/30, and is about $75-$100 less than the canon wide angle lens. I noticed no barrel distortion or softening of the image, and thankfully the macro actually works on the back end of it. Made of surprisingly sturdy glass and metal, it feels solid in your hand but doesn’t weigh down the front end of the tiny camera. I noticed a little problem with autofocus when zoomed in midway, but that’s more due to the mediocre AF on the camera than the lens.

Let’s face it, if you’re shooting seriously with the HV20/HV30, it’s because you don’t have the budget for a higher end HD camera. If you have the money, the canon wide angle is definitely a wider viewing/recording angle (as my co-worker shot a short film with it. that thing is truly a .45 angle). But if you are on a budget, or are just a hobbyist, this is an outstanding value. I was able to get an extra 2 feet of space on either side of my subject, which may not sound like much but definitely helps when shooting in tight quarters.

I deducted 1-star for the mislabeled viewing angle and the fact that if you screw it in too tight, you’ll have a heck of a time taking it off the camera without detaching the macro from the front (had this happen twice already). Just screw it slowly, and don’t worry, it needn’t be airtight. :p

Cheap, good quality, but not 0.45x

by Dmitry from on 2010-04-09
I bought this item for my Cannon HV30. The lens is cheap, but its quality is good enought for HV30.
It can work in two modes: macro and wide angle, that is great.
The disadvantages are:
1) its not 0.45x as declared. I’d say its about 0.8x
2) it works good only on zoom beyond about half way

Great price, cheap performance

by T. Dowse from on 2010-03-19
I bought this for my Canon HV20. Despite what the other reviews state, there are clearly two problems with this lens.

1. There is significant barrel distortion at the edges of the frame, although this is unlikely to be noticeable if the objects in this part of the frame are not too close to the camera,
2. There are undoubtedly very soft edges at the telefocal end of the zoom. I was extremely disappointed with how bad this is, having read the other reviews. I’m not kidding, this is like some super cheap soft focus effect from the 70s, around a substantial part of the frame.

Despite these problems, the lens clearly has uses.
1. The wide angle is completely fine in terms of barrel distortion, as there are few situations where it will be really noticeable. And even the times when it is, you may find this distortion is a price worth paying.
2. Try to avoid zooming beyond about half way. The blurring around the edges is awful.

In summary, you can’t really beat the price, so unless you can afford to pay the $150 for the canon wide angle converter, this is a reasonable alternative. I thought about 4 stars, just because the price is soooo cheap, but kept it at three because of the problems. But this is definitely not a keep-attached-at-all-times accessory. It should only be used at wide angles.

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Product Name: TM-1051DGU CRT MonitorMarketing Information: Compact yet rugged, the TM-1051DG is engineered for the professionals. For instance, the OSM (on-screen menu) contains a very extensive monitor set-up area where virtually every operational feature and function can be switched or adjust-ed to suit the most sophisticated and wide-ranging of viewing requirements.Product Type: Conventional CRTTechnical InformationActual Screen Size: 1 x 10″Viewable Screen Size: 9″Dot Pitch: 0.5mm Input Signal: AnalogDisplay & GraphicsScanning Frequencies: 15.75 kHz Horizontal Scanning Frequencies: 15.625 kHz Horizontal Scanning Frequencies: 50 Hz Vertical Scanning Frequencies: 60 Hz Vertical Aspect Ratio: 4:3Power DescriptionInput Voltage: 110 V AC or 220 V AC Physical CharacteristicsDimensions: 8.66″ Height x 8.74″ Width x 14.19″ DepthWeight: 17.4 lb

Description

TRIPOD ADAPTER KIT FOR GYHD100U

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IDX BATTERY BRACKET W/V MOUNT FOR ENDURA BATT ON HD100/110

Features

• For JVC GY-DV500/5000/5100 owners with NP-style batteries/chargers; for use with the GY-HD100 camera
• Direct, cable-free connection via the camcorder’s battery bay
• Incorporates P-V plate for direct V-Mounting of the NH-100V single NP battery box
• Converts voltage of any IDX NP-Style battery to the required 7.2 volts
• D-Tap output connector for powering on-board camera lights or hard disk recorder

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Product Name: Professional LM-170U LCD MonitorProduct Type: LCDTechnical InformationActual Screen Size: 1 x 17″Viewable Screen Size: 17″Projection Technology: Active Matrix TFTInput Signal: AnalogInput Signal: DigitalResponse Time: 5 msDisplay & GraphicsMaximum Resolution: 1280 x 1024Color Support: 16.7 Million Colors (24-bit)Contrast Ratio: 800:1Brightness: 300 NitPhysical CharacteristicsDimensions: 13.1″ Height x 14.7″ Width x 2.8″ DepthWeight: 10.1 lb

Features

• Rugged professional design
• Selectable color temperature from high, low, user1, user2
• Scan size select (over/100%/user). Screen size can be selected per input (except for computer signals)
• Remote terminal
• Direct front control buttons: Chroma, Phase, Contrast, Brightness, Menu Control