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thrang · 05-04-07, 02:35 PM

Well, I'll let you know if it's tru, but Circuit City is listing the GZ-HD7 online as available, and on sale at 1499.

I went through the whole order process, and got a confirmatin with a delivery date of 4/6/07 (only $14 and change for express overnight shipping)

Order summary

Order number: xxxx-xxxxxx
Order date: 04/05/2007
Billing Information and Shipping Information may only be viewed when logged in through 'My Account' in the menu at the top of the page.
Shipping Items
JVC GZHD7US JVC High-Definition HDD Camcorder (GZ-HD7US)
JVC GZHD7US
Qty: 1 Ordered
Estimated ship date:
04/05/2007
Estimated arrival date:
04/06/2007

So we'll see....

diggadonkey · 05-04-07, 03:56 PM

Interesting. I just tried the same, and it already says they're out of stock on line.

thrang · 05-04-07, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by diggadonkey

Interesting. I just tried the same, and it already says they're out of stock on line.

Let me log in to my account page and see what it says....

I'm thinking its too good to be true...

thrang · 05-04-07, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrang

Let me log in to my account page and see what it says....

I'm thinking its too good to be true...

So I see it's now out of stock to order, but my order page still shows shipping tomorrow..so either that's wrong, or I got one of the few they had...

thrang · 05-04-07, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrang

So I see it's now out of stock to order, but my order page still shows shipping tomorrow..so either that's wrong, or I got one of the few they had...

Looks like I got lucky...

Shipping Items
JVC GZHD7US JVC High-Definition HDD Camcorder (GZ-HD7US)
JVC GZHD7US
Qty: 1 Ordered
Qty: 1 Shipped: 04/05/2007
Estimated arrival date:
04/06/2007

Carrier: FedEx
Express Service
Tracking #:
xxxxxxxxxxxx

red1stoney1 · 06-04-07, 06:34 PM

Now I'm getting even more confused. Is the JVC GZHD7US supposed to be better than the HC7 or HV20?

diggadonkey · 06-04-07, 08:16 PM

Well, the jury is really still out on whether it's a better camera. I have yet to see enough footage samples to compare it or thorough reviews. We're all still waiting. It sounds like a great camera, with lots of controls, 3-CCD, hard drive and/or SD card recording etc. etc. I've seen what the HV20 can do, and have played with it in a couple stores. I'm overall very impressed with what I can get for the money with the HV20, and unless the JVC HD7 offers a substantial improvement in pic quality, feature-set and in-hand feel, I'll definitely go with the Canon. The JVC will be a substantial price jump and harder to justify.

vobiwan · 06-04-07, 11:25 PM

Interesting. I have not been able to get my hands onto the HV20 yet. I'm a little worried b/c people have mentioned that the build quality was poor. Digga, have you tried any sony camcorders and can you compare the quality of the sony camcorders to the HV20? thanks

rsen · 07-04-07, 06:34 AM

vibiwan, I bought both the Canon HV20 and the Sony HC7 at the same time. The build quality of the Sony is much better than the Canon. The Sony feels very solid and refined. THE HV20 really feels cheap in the hand. However, I kept the HV20 because of the superior video quality in low light and because of the ease with which the HV20 can be adjusted with it's manual settings. It is way better than with the HC7. The joystick and function button at the back of the HV20 work great. The HC7 is MUCH more time consuming and finicky to adjust on the fly. The control dial system on the Sony is terrible, in my opinion.

Grug · 07-04-07, 09:23 AM

I'm in Australia, and when the GZ-HD7 goes on sale here it will cost about $500 AUD more than it does in Japan and the USA ($2750 AUD). I've found a place on ebay that's brought them over from Japan and is selling them for $2200 AUD (roughly the USD/Yen price).

Do you guys think that would be worth getting? The camera has Japanese characters on some of the buttons, and the Japanese plugs rather than the Australian equivalents (though the guy says he'll supply the adaptersfor it). Would buying a privately imported cam from Japan be worth it for the reduced cost? Will I still get the JVC warranty with it? Does anyone have experience with getting equipment this way, or buying camcorders duty-free at foreign airports?

05-04-07, 02:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
thrang Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: passaic county nj Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Available 4/5/07 and on sale at CC online??? Well, I'll let you know if it's tru, but Circuit City is listing the GZ-HD7 online as available, and on sale at 1499. I went through the whole order process, and got a confirmatin with a delivery date of 4/6/07 (only $14 and change for express overnight shipping) Order summary Order number: xxxx-xxxxxx Order date: 04/05/2007 Billing Information and Shipping Information may only be viewed when logged in through 'My Account' in the menu at the top of the page. Shipping Items JVC GZHD7US JVC High-Definition HDD Camcorder (GZ-HD7US) JVC GZHD7US Qty: 1 Ordered Estimated ship date: 04/05/2007 Estimated arrival date: 04/06/2007 So we'll see....

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05-04-07, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
diggadonkey Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hartford, USA Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interesting. I just tried the same, and it already says they're out of stock on line.

06-04-07, 06:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
red1stoney1 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Now I'm getting even more confused. Is the JVC GZHD7US supposed to be better than the HC7 or HV20?

06-04-07, 08:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
diggadonkey Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hartford, USA Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, the jury is really still out on whether it's a better camera. I have yet to see enough footage samples to compare it or thorough reviews. We're all still waiting. It sounds like a great camera, with lots of controls, 3-CCD, hard drive and/or SD card recording etc. etc. I've seen what the HV20 can do, and have played with it in a couple stores. I'm overall very impressed with what I can get for the money with the HV20, and unless the JVC HD7 offers a substantial improvement in pic quality, feature-set and in-hand feel, I'll definitely go with the Canon. The JVC will be a substantial price jump and harder to justify.

06-04-07, 11:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
vobiwan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: cleveland, oh usa Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interesting. I have not been able to get my hands onto the HV20 yet. I'm a little worried b/c people have mentioned that the build quality was poor. Digga, have you tried any sony camcorders and can you compare the quality of the sony camcorders to the HV20? thanks

07-04-07, 06:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
rsen Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	vibiwan, I bought both the Canon HV20 and the Sony HC7 at the same time. The build quality of the Sony is much better than the Canon. The Sony feels very solid and refined. THE HV20 really feels cheap in the hand. However, I kept the HV20 because of the superior video quality in low light and because of the ease with which the HV20 can be adjusted with it's manual settings. It is way better than with the HC7. The joystick and function button at the back of the HV20 work great. The HC7 is MUCH more time consuming and finicky to adjust on the fly. The control dial system on the Sony is terrible, in my opinion.

07-04-07, 09:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
Grug Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm in Australia, and when the GZ-HD7 goes on sale here it will cost about $500 AUD more than it does in Japan and the USA ($2750 AUD). I've found a place on ebay that's brought them over from Japan and is selling them for $2200 AUD (roughly the USD/Yen price). Do you guys think that would be worth getting? The camera has Japanese characters on some of the buttons, and the Japanese plugs rather than the Australian equivalents (though the guy says he'll supply the adaptersfor it). Would buying a privately imported cam from Japan be worth it for the reduced cost? Will I still get the JVC warranty with it? Does anyone have experience with getting equipment this way, or buying camcorders duty-free at foreign airports?