JVC outs GZ-EX250 Wi-Fi camcorder

JVC has unveiled the first of four new camcorders that offer Wi-Fi for e-mailing or transferring digital files. The first of the camcorders to surface is the GZ-EX250. This camcorder supports full HD resolution using AVCHD format. It promises high-quality recording with UXP mode and 24 Mbps sampling rate. The camera also has an HDMI output for direct connectivity to TVs.

The camera has 16 GB of integrated memory, and offers advanced image stabilization to remove shake from videos and still images. The camera has a 40 times optical zoom lens and sports super LoLux recording with a 1.5 M back-illuminated CMOS sensor. The camera has a 3-inch touch panel LCD and multiple intelligent auto modes.

Those modes include smile shot, face detection, and high-speed video recording modes for slow-motion playback, and time-lapse recording. The camera also features an integrated zoom mic and has a memory card slot that supports SD cards. Availability and pricing on the camera are unannounced at this time.