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Review summary: THE GZ-HD6 is a solid camcorder but it lacks many of the features found on Sony's 120GB offering.

Pros: Solid video performance in optimum lighting, records in 'full' 1080p HD, 120GB hard drive, large range of manual controls, excellent optical image stabiliser

Cons: Results were below average in dim lighting, lacks many of the features found on its chief rival

Verdict: The Everio GZ-HD6 is a solid HDD camcorder that can match most high-def cameras when it comes to picture quality. Unfortunately, it lacks many of the features found on Sony's 120GB offering, which happens to retail for exactly the same price.

Review summary: Does a 120GB hard drive give JVC's GZ-HD6 camcorder a foothold in a growing flash memory market? James finds out.

Verdict: Next to the latest flash memory camcorders, JVC's Everio GZ-HD6EK feels rather portly. But its ten hours of high quality video storage still can't be matched by any format other than similarly equipped hard disk-based camcorders. Unfortunately, you ...

Pros: Solid video performance in optimum lighting, records in 'full' 1080p HD, 120GB hard drive, large range of manual controls, excellent optical image stabiliser

Cons: Results were below average in dim lighting, lacks many of the features found on its chief rival

Verdict: The Everio GZ-HD6 is a solid HDD camcorder that can match most high-def cameras when it comes to picture quality. Unfortunately, it lacks many of the features found on Sony's 120GB offering, which happens to retail for exactly the same price.

Review summary: In bright light environments, the GZ-HD6 produces a vibrant image that might be deemed too saturated for refined shooters. The GZ-HD6's three 1/5-inch CCDs contribute to the luminous color palette, but the sharpness leaves a lot to be desired. There ...

Verdict: As a performer in Auto mode, the JVC GZ-HD6 is stronger in some areas, and weaker in others. We saw stronger showings from the Sony HDR-SR12 and Canon HF10. The Auto Exposure is lightning quick, while the Auto White Balance seems to take an eternity ...

Review summary: The Everio GZ-HD6 ($1,399 MSRP) is JVC's third attempt at a hard drive-based high definition camcorder after last year's debut of the monstrous GZ-HD7 and smaller GZ-HD3. This stealthy black camcorder records video to a massive 120GB HDD (Hard Disc ...

Verdict: So, what's the verdict? The JVC GZ-HD6 is a good camcorder with enormous recording capacity, solid manual control, and a great stabilization system. If you like the package but balk at the price, JVC offers the GZ-HD5, a step-down model that trims the ...