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'relatively healthy 12x optical zoom'

'The TM700’s on screen menu is fairly easy to navigate although it does require a bit of scrolling to get at some functions.'

'Good range of manual features.'

'The CX550V has a nice array of features including manual focus, aperture and shutter control, and multi-channel audio recording. '

'remarkably smooth video'

'new Custom Key button'

'The lens is very similar to the HV30 with spectra coating (to reduce flare and ghosting), aspheric design, but adds a neutral density (ND) filter to improve performance in bright environments.'

'astonishing high definition detail and color reproduction'

'Best-in-class handling and manual control'

'Exmor CMOS image sensors with Exmor derived technology capture sharp, detailed images even in lower-light (1.5 LUX) situations. '

'two-channel balanced audio inputs'

'The JVC GY-HM100U is very well designed for pro shooters, balancing functionality and size.'

'Shoots to SDHC card.'

'JVC has today formally introduced its newest ProHD camcorder, a compact shoulder professional series GY-HM700, designed for mainstream production to provide fastest shoot-to-edit workflow with low-cost solid-state media storage made ready. '

'superb lens'