Wow, surprising move by JVC! at DVinfo.net

Troy Lamont · October 21st, 2004, 11:26 AM

Looks like they discontinued the WR-HD1 marine pack for the HD1!?

Not sure what that is all about but I just got off the horn with JVC Service and they confirmed it. No replacement slated.

I know there's other options out there, but it was the cheapest of the bunch and it allowed the LCD to be used while underwater.

Hope this isn't a sign of things to come!

Troy

Giroud Francois · October 21st, 2004, 12:39 PM

what's wrong ?
the hd10 is already 1 year old, most of camera in the market have not a longer market cycle.
this mean too we could expect a 2nd (better ?) version very soon ?

Bobby Arnold · October 21st, 2004, 02:21 PM

So much for the next JVC HDV cam having the same physical specs as the HD1/HD10U. Life would be so much easier..

Unless..The WR-HD1 didn't have many manual controls anyway right, such as White Balance? Maybe they are just planning on a better housing. I can't imagine using my HD10U U/W without manual controls...

Heath McKnight · October 22nd, 2004, 07:52 AM

Bobby,

The HD10 didn't have much in the way of manual controls, which was very controversial, along with the one ccd.

heath

Bobby Arnold · October 22nd, 2004, 11:13 AM

Heath, I understand that the HD10U was missing some manual controls, particularly missing a mode for manual shutter speed and iris control. What I was referring to was the WR-HD1's lack of access to most of the camera's provided manual controls, including White Balance, auto-focus, etc. I have the Gates HD1 Housing for my HD10U, and couldn't imagine using anything less (i.e. Ikelite, JVC WR-HD1.)

I too am hoping for an improved 3-CCD HDV camera for underwater, however for now, I am quite happy with my HD10U for that purpose.

Heath McKnight · October 22nd, 2004, 02:15 PM

Bobby,

That IS disappointing. Probably why it didn't sell.

heath

October 21st, 2004, 11:26 AM	#1
Troy Lamont Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Studio City, CA Posts: 236	Wow, surprising move by JVC! Looks like they discontinued the WR-HD1 marine pack for the HD1!? Not sure what that is all about but I just got off the horn with JVC Service and they confirmed it. No replacement slated. I know there's other options out there, but it was the cheapest of the bunch and it allowed the LCD to be used while underwater. Hope this isn't a sign of things to come! Troy

October 22nd, 2004, 07:52 AM	#4
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Bobby, The HD10 didn't have much in the way of manual controls, which was very controversial, along with the one ccd. heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

October 22nd, 2004, 02:15 PM	#6
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Bobby, That IS disappointing. Probably why it didn't sell. heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

October 21st, 2004, 12:39 PM	#2
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	what's wrong ? the hd10 is already 1 year old, most of camera in the market have not a longer market cycle. this mean too we could expect a 2nd (better ?) version very soon ?

October 21st, 2004, 02:21 PM	#3
Bobby Arnold Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Laguna Beach, California Posts: 52	So much for the next JVC HDV cam having the same physical specs as the HD1/HD10U. Life would be so much easier.. Unless..The WR-HD1 didn't have many manual controls anyway right, such as White Balance? Maybe they are just planning on a better housing. I can't imagine using my HD10U U/W without manual controls...

October 22nd, 2004, 11:13 AM	#5
Bobby Arnold Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Laguna Beach, California Posts: 52	Heath, I understand that the HD10U was missing some manual controls, particularly missing a mode for manual shutter speed and iris control. What I was referring to was the WR-HD1's lack of access to most of the camera's provided manual controls, including White Balance, auto-focus, etc. I have the Gates HD1 Housing for my HD10U, and couldn't imagine using anything less (i.e. Ikelite, JVC WR-HD1.) I too am hoping for an improved 3-CCD HDV camera for underwater, however for now, I am quite happy with my HD10U for that purpose.