If a normal camera adds 10 pounds, imagine the damage that high-def can do. Still, if you want relive family moments like they were yesterday, nothing looks better than an HD camera/camcorder.
JVC just announced the GZ-HM340 camera, which is the latest and greatest in the company’s Everio line. Aside from being able to take better pictures even when less light is available, the unit offers time-lapse recording, auto record features and a 20X optical zoom. Also, new Everio MediaBrowser software allows for file conversion so you can burn DVDs or stuff all of those special moments into an iPod or iPhone. It also provides instant embarrassment, with one-touch sharing via YouTube.
However, our favorite feature has to be the Advanced Image Stabilizer (A.I.S), which cuts down on the shaky-cam effect — even when you’re walking!
If your family really likes to whoop it up, the GZ-HM340 has 16GB of internal memory and an SD/SDHC card slot. That should be enough to hold grandma’s breakdancing, baby’s first birthday, and everything else you might want to remember.
Of course, high-def memories don’t come cheap. Expect to shell out $499.95 on the Everio GZ-HM340 when it becomes available later this month.
