Various posts concerning GR-HD1U and JY-HD10U

Mike Eby · September 26th, 2003, 03:18 PM

My HD1 power supply died. Has anyone had any experience with the aftermarket chargers that Bestbuy sell? I was thinking about a spare so I could charge 2 batteries at one time anyway and I could use it until I got a replacement from JVC. One unit they had at Bestbuy will charge from a car cigarette lighter, this seemed like it might be handy.

Mike

Steve Nunez · September 27th, 2003, 05:44 PM

B&H now has these for $2399.......at over 700 lines of res, why don't we hear more about this seemingly awesome cameras?

Frank Granovski · September 27th, 2003, 06:20 PM

Quote:

...at over 700 lines of res.

MiniDV has a maximum horizontal playback of 540 lines.

For that price, it is a good buy. It's video quality, I keep hearing, is very good. Keep in mind that the lens hood cannot be removed.

For more info about this cam, use the search function on this site.

Mike Eby · September 28th, 2003, 01:58 PM

Picked one up at BB yesterday for $49 (ouch for what it is). Works great now I am back in business and I can charge batteries on the road.

Mike

Yik Kuen · September 28th, 2003, 10:51 PM

I like the quality of this cam. I use it for Wedding. It's exceptional highlight handling is superb. It's one of the very rare cam in this price range that can truly resolves 700 lines of resolution.

The unremovable lens hood is not a problem to me. I can still attach a Canon WD58 wide angle lens (with a 52 to 58mm conversion ring) with an additional hood that comes with it.

I don't use the streaming function and it's my main cam for most of my wedding events.

I strongly suggest that you try this cam and judge its video quality, comparing with the rests. I've even come across that a professional videographer commented the quality is close to some 1/2" chipper!

Cons: Moderate battery life and "plastic" feel.

Steven Galvano · September 29th, 2003, 04:29 PM

In my experience the Autofocus is either snail slow - or it doesnt work at all
Is this normal?
How have you guys been dealing with it?

-Steve

Steve Mullen · September 29th, 2003, 08:33 PM

Give it 2-3 seconds. :)

T. Patrick Murray · September 29th, 2003, 09:53 PM

Hi there- sorry for the basic question, but I gotta ask before I buy-

Is the 100 buck editing package
include the shooting guide and the edititng plug in- or are they sold seperately?

I have a Mac, Final Cut Pro 4 and a need to edit my footage.
What do I need, Steve?

I am ready to buy, and I have many friends who want my review of it-
am I psyched to get it and cut my shots!

T. Patrick Murray

Matthew Phillips · September 29th, 2003, 10:29 PM

What is the latitude on the JVC JY-HD10U?

Matt

Steve Mullen · September 29th, 2003, 11:09 PM

You can buy the "4HDV Shooting Guide" by itself. Those who have PCs can get this.

Or, you can buy the whole "4HDV Bundle" which includes the Shooting Guide and Production Guide plus HDVbridge and HDVviaduct plug-ins.

Head to my website to order.

Daniel Moloko · September 30th, 2003, 04:53 PM

guys, u got to help me!!

ive bought the JVC-JYHD10 this week...

when i opened the bag, i couldnt find the CD-ROM installation for the MPEG EDIT program that usually comes with the camcorder.

the friend of mine who bought it to me just trashed the CD-ROM within the box of the camcorder!!!!! ahrgg

I cant find the software anywhere, not even in the jvc site...

only you can help me with it! someone can send it to somewhere so i get it? someone can make a copy of it as a image cd?

i really need to see this program working, as is the only way to get the footage inside the computer!!!

thanks

ciao

Heath McKnight · September 30th, 2003, 04:58 PM

You may want to call JVC and explain what happened. Have you registered the camera yet? That will help to make sure you actually own the camera, which means JVC will likely send you a new copy of the software. I don't know if they'll charge you or not for a new copy, like 20 bucks or something.

heath

Daniel Moloko · September 30th, 2003, 05:10 PM

ive tried to get in touch with jvc

but im BRAZILIAN, from the Northeast...there aint no such thing as a assistant tecnic here...

the only way to get it is over the internet world, or else i will wait 6 months for it.

thanks

ciao

Matthew Phillips · October 1st, 2003, 02:06 PM

I was doing some research and I found the latitude of HD

"HD has less latitude than film I call it 4.5 Under and 1.5 Over."

B. Sean Fairburn SOC
HD Cinematographer & Consultant

I hope this helps you guys out.

Barry Green · October 1st, 2003, 05:59 PM

That may be for HD in general (i.e., VariCam, CineAlta, etc) but I'm fairly sure it won't directly apply to the HD10. Someone should shoot a grayscale chart and look at it on a waveform monitor so we can know the answer.

September 26th, 2003, 03:18 PM	#151
Mike Eby Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Osceola,IN Posts: 62	My HD1 Power supply/Charger died! My HD1 power supply died. Has anyone had any experience with the aftermarket chargers that Bestbuy sell? I was thinking about a spare so I could charge 2 batteries at one time anyway and I could use it until I got a replacement from JVC. One unit they had at Bestbuy will charge from a car cigarette lighter, this seemed like it might be handy. Mike

September 27th, 2003, 05:44 PM	#152
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	JVC Streamcorder B&H now has these for $2399.......at over 700 lines of res, why don't we hear more about this seemingly awesome cameras? __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

September 29th, 2003, 04:29 PM	#156
Steven Galvano Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 109	What's the deal with the AF?? In my experience the Autofocus is either snail slow - or it doesnt work at all Is this normal? How have you guys been dealing with it? -Steve

September 29th, 2003, 08:33 PM	#157
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	Give it 2-3 seconds. :) __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

September 29th, 2003, 09:53 PM	#158
T. Patrick Murray Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 33	Editing Package Steve Mullen Hi there- sorry for the basic question, but I gotta ask before I buy- Is the 100 buck editing package include the shooting guide and the edititng plug in- or are they sold seperately? I have a Mac, Final Cut Pro 4 and a need to edit my footage. What do I need, Steve? I am ready to buy, and I have many friends who want my review of it- am I psyched to get it and cut my shots! T. Patrick Murray __________________ www.TheLastGame.com "The HOOP DREAMS of football..." USA TODAY (Mike Clark) FOUR STARS

September 28th, 2003, 01:58 PM	#154
Mike Eby Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Osceola,IN Posts: 62	Picked one up at BB yesterday for $49 (ouch for what it is). Works great now I am back in business and I can charge batteries on the road. Mike

September 28th, 2003, 10:51 PM	#155
Yik Kuen Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Johor Bahru, Malaysia Posts: 135	I like the quality of this cam. I use it for Wedding. It's exceptional highlight handling is superb. It's one of the very rare cam in this price range that can truly resolves 700 lines of resolution. The unremovable lens hood is not a problem to me. I can still attach a Canon WD58 wide angle lens (with a 52 to 58mm conversion ring) with an additional hood that comes with it. I don't use the streaming function and it's my main cam for most of my wedding events. I strongly suggest that you try this cam and judge its video quality, comparing with the rests. I've even come across that a professional videographer commented the quality is close to some 1/2" chipper! Cons: Moderate battery life and "plastic" feel.

September 29th, 2003, 10:29 PM	#159
Matthew Phillips New Boot Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 14	JVC HD Latitude What is the latitude on the JVC JY-HD10U? Matt

September 29th, 2003, 11:09 PM	#160
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	You can buy the "4HDV Shooting Guide" by itself. Those who have PCs can get this. Or, you can buy the whole "4HDV Bundle" which includes the Shooting Guide and Production Guide plus HDVbridge and HDVviaduct plug-ins. Head to my website to order. __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

September 30th, 2003, 04:53 PM	#161
Daniel Moloko Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Brazil Posts: 124	Please, help me with the MPEG EDIT Program guys, u got to help me!! ive bought the JVC-JYHD10 this week... when i opened the bag, i couldnt find the CD-ROM installation for the MPEG EDIT program that usually comes with the camcorder. the friend of mine who bought it to me just trashed the CD-ROM within the box of the camcorder!!!!! ahrgg I cant find the software anywhere, not even in the jvc site... only you can help me with it! someone can send it to somewhere so i get it? someone can make a copy of it as a image cd? i really need to see this program working, as is the only way to get the footage inside the computer!!! thanks ciao

September 30th, 2003, 04:58 PM	#162
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	You may want to call JVC and explain what happened. Have you registered the camera yet? That will help to make sure you actually own the camera, which means JVC will likely send you a new copy of the software. I don't know if they'll charge you or not for a new copy, like 20 bucks or something. heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

September 30th, 2003, 05:10 PM	#163
Daniel Moloko Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Brazil Posts: 124	ive tried to get in touch with jvc but im BRAZILIAN, from the Northeast...there aint no such thing as a assistant tecnic here... the only way to get it is over the internet world, or else i will wait 6 months for it. thanks ciao

October 1st, 2003, 02:06 PM	#164
Matthew Phillips New Boot Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 14	I was doing some research and I found the latitude of HD "HD has less latitude than film I call it 4.5 Under and 1.5 Over." B. Sean Fairburn SOC HD Cinematographer & Consultant I hope this helps you guys out.

October 1st, 2003, 05:59 PM	#165
Barry Green Barry Wan Kenobi Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,863	That may be for HD in general (i.e., VariCam, CineAlta, etc) but I'm fairly sure it won't directly apply to the HD10. Someone should shoot a grayscale chart and look at it on a waveform monitor so we can know the answer.