Overview
The GZ-HD5U is a 2008 high-definition camcorder in JVC's GZ line, recording to hdd. It pairs a 1/5" 570k x3 progressive 3-CCD sensor with a 10x optical zoom. Stabilization is optical. There is no viewfinder.
Colors
- Silver
Specifications
Optics
| Optical zoom | 10x | Maker, support.jvc.com |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm equivalent | 39.5-395mm | Maker, support.jvc.com |
| Focal length | 3.3-33mm | Maker, support.jvc.com |
| Lens thread | 43mm | Maker, support.jvc.com |
| Lens cover | Automatic | Unchecked |
| SteadyShot | Optical | Maker, support.jvc.com |
| Light | No | Maker, support.jvc.com |
Imaging and display
| Image sensor | 1/5" 570k x3 progressive 3-CCD | Maker, support.jvc.com |
|---|---|---|
| LCD | 2.8" 16:9 207k pixel | Maker, support.jvc.com |
| Viewfinder | No | Maker, support.jvc.com |
Audio
| Audio | Mic jack | Maker, support.jvc.com |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory shoe | Accessory shoe | Maker, support.jvc.com |
Storage and transfer
| Built-in memory | 60GB HDD | Maker, support.jvc.com |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Stick slot | No | Maker, support.jvc.com |
| Card type | microSD/microSDHC | Maker, support.jvc.com |
| AV input recording | No | Maker, support.jvc.com |
| USB output | Mini USB | Maker, www3.jvckenwood.com |
Power and connectivity
| Battery | BN-VF815/VF823 | Maker, support.jvc.com |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | No | Maker, support.jvc.com |
Recording
| Recording modes | 1440CBR 1440x1080i 27 Mbps CBR; FHD 1920x1080i VBR, 26.6 Mbps average and 30 Mbps peak, is this body's full-HD mode | Maker, w5.twgp.com |
|---|---|---|
| Recording time, hard drive | 60 GB HDD: 4 h 56 m (1440CBR) | Maker, web.archive.org |
| Recording time, card | microSD/microSDHC 4 GB: 25 min (SP only); FHD, LP and 1440CBR do not record to card | Maker, web.archive.org |
| Recording time, battery | BN-VF815 (supplied): 85 min; BN-VF823: 125 min (JVC-stated, recording mode not stated) | Maker, web.archive.org |
Body
| Weight | 565 g with battery and strap (480 g without battery) | Maker, web.archive.org |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 78 x 73 x 130 mm | Maker, web.archive.org |
Market
| Video standard | NTSC (assumed, not stated in the source) | Unchecked |
|---|
Features
Microphone input, Accessory shoe.
Manuals
The 2008 JVC lineup
Ranked by output, then JVC's own market tier, then optical zoom. The GZ-HD5U sits 2 of 2.