JVC GC-QX3HD Review

The GC-QX3HD is the newest, state-of-the-art, digital still camera from JVC. The 3.34 Mega Pixel CCD allows for high quality pictures at resolutions up to 2032 X 1536.
The GC-QX3HD can output a 1080 scanning line interlaced image- the same signal used by HDTV. Get ready for the "new rules" of television, with a high definition image and output that are ready for the task.
Pro-Still Technology offers a NR mode that improve picture even further when photographing stationary subjects.
NR Pro-Still can be used to dramatically reduce picture noise by up to 9db.
The GC-QX3U offers maximum creativity & convenience with collage modes, video e-mail capability, auto flash and a 200,000 pixel 2" TFT View Screen.
This JVC digital still camera is easy to connect via USB terminal, and both Windows & Apple drivers are provided. A special high speed connection is also offered for the matching JVC GV-SP2 printer.

Specifications

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General
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3HD
Model Number: GC-QX3HD
Camera Format: Compact
Currently Manufactured: No
Retail Price: $1099.00
Street Price: $149.00
Price Update Date: 2005-01-25
Date Available: 2001-01-08
Remote Control: No
Remote Control Type: n/a
Tripod Mount: Yes
Tripod Mount Material: Plastic
Operating System: Win98, MacOS
Weight: 290 g
10.1 oz
Weight With Batteries? No
Size: 101 x 67 x 59 mm
4.0 x 2.6 x 2.3 in
Warranty in Months:

Image Capture
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3HD
Image Resolution: 2032×1536, 1024×768, 640×480
Movie Resolution: 160×120
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels): 3.34
CCD Size (inches): 1/1.8"
CCD Filter Type: RGBG
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio: Yes
Quality Levels: 3

Lens
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3HD
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 37 – 86 mm
Zoom Ratio: 2.32x
Digital Zoom: Yes
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 3.1x
Auto Focus: Yes
Auto Focus Type:
Auto Focus Assist Light? No
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus: Yes
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture: f/2.8
Max Aperture: f/11.0
Aperture Range Description: f/2.8-3.8, 5.6, 8,11
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type: Body Threads w/ adapter

Display
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3HD
Optical Viewfinder: Yes
Optical VF Type: Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy:
LCD Viewfinder: Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches): 2.0
LCD Resolution (pixels): 200000
Max Playback Zoom:

Exposure
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3HD
ISO Settings: 80, 160, 320
ISO Rating Max: 320
Number of White Balance Settings:
White Balance Settings:
Manual White Balance: Yes
Longest Shutter Time: 1/4
Shortest Shutter Time: 1/750
Exp Adj Range: 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size: 0.50 EV
Metering Modes: Multi, Spot
Spot Metering: Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes
Shutter Priority: No
Full Manual Exposure: Yes
Self Timer: 1 or 8 sec

Flash
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3HD
Internal Flash: Yes
No of Flash Modes: 3
Flash Modes: Auto, Red-eye reduction, Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters): 2.5
Flash Range Description: Up to 2.5 meters
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash: No
Ext Flash Connection: n/a

Image Storage
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3HD
Usable Memory Types: SmartMedia
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB): 8.0
Uncompressed Format: TIFF
CCD Raw Format: No
Compressed Format: JPEG
Movie File Format: Proprietary

Connectivity
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3HD
Video Out: Yes
Video Mode Switchable: No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections: USB 1.1
Other Connection: 1080i HDTV output, proprietary high-speed interface for JVC GV-SP2 photo printer
Included Software: USB driver, Video Player application, Presto! Mr. Photo, Presto! PhotoAlbum, Presto! ImageFolio
OS Compatibility: Win98, MacOS

Performance Timing
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3HD
Startup Time: 3.0 seconds
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res): 1.0 seconds
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag, Full AF:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:
Cycle Time Min Res:
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (fps):
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res: 20
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:

Power
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3HD
Battery Form Factor: BN-V37U
Usable Battery Types: Lithium
Batteries Included: BN-V37U
Battery Charger Included: Yes

Review

Reviewed by
Andy, Intermediate
Price Paid
$599.00 at AF BX
Summary
I bought this camera about six months ago. We have taken it on vacation and used it around the house. The zoom feature is great for pictures that are far away. I also love the fact that you can take 60 secs of video footage at a time with sound. I also love that you can look back at the picture instantly and zoom in or out. Features I am not fond of are the capacity of the memory cards to not hold a lot of pictures. 30-40 sometimes more or less with a 32MB card. Also the memory cards are newer, so they don't fit the slot in our computer or printer without an adapter card. The picture quality is good and the flash is great with nighttime(dark) pictures. I wish there was a way to get the light to work while taking video. Overall I am happy with my camera and it goes, where I go.
Strengths
sturdy
Weaknesses
weight, batt life