JVC Everio GZ X900

Short extract: JVC’s impressive-looking Everio GZ-X900 represents a shift away from the company’s palm-sized HD camcorders that are reliant on internal hard disc drive (HDD) recording and replay technology.

Conclusion: Whilst we have reservations about aspects of the X900′s general picture performance, it’s also fair to state that this JVC “HD Memory Camera” is well placed to satisfy the needs of the market for which it is intended; it doubles as a high-quality 9 Megapixel stills camera as well as HD movie camera

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  6 out of 10

Short extract: The JVC Everio x GZ-X900 high-definition camcorder has a sleek design, includes a few innovative features, and generates acceptable HD video under bright lighting conditions.

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  8 out of 10

Summary: The JVC Everio GZ-X900 is a slim, light and handsome camcorder that doubles up as a very decent camera. At the top settings, video and still-image quality are both good, but, while the slow-motion modes and unique optical image stabiliser are interesting extras, a few niggles and the high price...

Short extract: The distinctive design won't be everyone's cup of tea, but the Everio GZ-X900 comes pretty close to being the perfect combination of camcorder and camera, shooting crisp video and sharp photos.

• Good picture quality, Three slow-motion modes, Effective optical image stabiliser, Unusual but appealing design
• Expensive, Fiddly menu system, Only 5x optical zoom

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  8 out of 10

Summary: The JVC Everio GZ-X900 marries excellent video with decent photography, but at what cost?