HomeReviewsCamerasCamcordersJVC GS – TD1 ReviewPosted by Steve is on Wednesday, March 23, 2011
JVC GS – TD1 finally unlock the true potential of 3D film production
Until now, the video shooting in 3D appeared a little later, obtained through optional lenses with limited functionality. New changes of GS – TD1 JVC Lighthouse is the most advanced consumer 3D camcorder, we have seen to date.
3D on the GS – TD1 is not an additional option. Combined HD GT lenses are integrated in the body of the camcorder. Behind each is a 3 32MP 1CMOS sensor. These foods in the camera imaging engine, called Falconbrid, which deals simultaneously with two streams. The result is a 3D image 1920 x 1080i registered essentially the same MP4 MVC (MultiView codec) format used for Blu – ray.
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MVC is not the default TD1 3D recording format, but which is Side – by – Side AVCHD. The reason being AVCHD recordings are much easier to edit and archive that Full HD MVC.
Of course, you can also get AVCHD regular 2D on the GS – TD1. In the flat shooting only the lens with the left hand is actually used. Video is recorded to the flash drive 64 GB of internal camcorder, but the capacity can be completed with SD/SDHC/SDXC cards.
You need 3D glasses to take advantage of your 3D film. The TD1 3.5-inch touchscreen monitor is not only brilliant and net, autostereocopic. This means that you can display images or compose your scene in 3D without special glasses. A large circular 3D button on the back of the cam switches the display between the dimensions.
The camcorder itself is well built, but the unusual shape takes some getting used. The rectangular body has a slightly awkward balance. Familiarize yourself with the logic of operation of the placed at the rear of the buttons and menus on the screen takes time. This is not an intuitive camcorder to use directly from the box.
JVC GS – TD1: 3D image quality
Film shot in 3D AVCHD has enormous depth. Properly supervise and pop subjects off the screen. Unlike the documents captured by rivals Panasonic 3D cames, the TD1 is a 3D full-frame without black borders image. Throw in the ability to use a 5 x optical zoom and you end up with stereo images which seems deeply Professional (cameraman not withstanding). We noticed a few double talk, but JVC Imaging provides a tool for adjustment via the touch screen to help you minimize the effect.
You will need to think carefully before shooting in Full HD MVC 3D format. There is no doubt that it provides the best possible 3D image quality, but the archive may be a challenge. To copy Blu – ray media, you will need a compatible BD burner (JVC recommends actually the LG BE08LU20). Compatible editing software are provided in the box.
Alternatively, you could copy your images on an external hard drive. AVCHD 3D is much easier to modify and distribute, but it has only half of the resolution. The fact that this camcorder gives you the choice, however, is not surprising. The ability to take digital still images in 3D is also an important bonus.
JVC GS – PAC: performance 2D and verdict
As a 2D camcorder the TD1 can be considered rather good, although we feel a 3CMOS device would beat it in colour and shade subtlety in a shooting. Clarity is excellent in all 2D AVCHD recording modes.
The GS – TD1 JVC takes videography 3D to a new level. It offers more options that other camcorder 3D seen to this day, with a performance that often borders on a stunning. As a 2D shooter, it does not disappoint, but it is in 3D that GS – TD1 really excels.
JVC GS – TD1 price: link 1599.99, £ JVC
Date of launch of JVC GS – TD1: Out now