(Expensive) gadgets are keep comin, after DSLR here comes HD videocam. I believe this is the first consumer full High-Def on 3-CCD camcorder and capable of shooting and recording full HD images..1920×1080i take that!. This gadget features a Fujinon lens used in broadcast quality video cameras, which being used for the first time in a consumer (i should say prosumer) videocam. The JVC HD Everio HD Hard Disk Camcorder GZ-HD7 will be available in April for estimated $1799++.

The new JVC Everio GZ-HD7 allows consumers to capture and share footage in hi-def without the need for removable tapes or discs because it comes with a 60GB built-in hard drive that this puppy up to five hours of full HD output up-to 30Mbps.

This cool (and expensive) toy also records in the MPEG2 Transport Stream video format and HD Everio recordings can be archived onto Blu-ray discs. For bright, realistic colors the HD Everio uses three 1/5-inch CCDs – one each for red, green and blue, incorporating 16:9 progressive scan CCDs and pixel shift technology.

And, really nice features includes optical image stabilization, a full array of manual controls, multiple digital connections, bundled editing and archiving software, and an optional HD Everio SHARE STATION for easy transfer of hi-def video to disc.