If that was an earspeaker , wouldn't it be close enough to the mike to create an echo problem ? And also , it would kinda be jambox technology- kinda cheap idea considering the sofistication of the camera, although you guys are right as to it's placement- right next to the ear . I'd still vote for some kind of antennae- wireless backup to a notebook or monitor, maybe. Uh-oh, I see a repetition of the cellphone/ brain tumor controversy ! I still have to say - I've never seen one of those before !!

Kurth,

it would never play and record at the same time. *smile*

- Shannon

DVCPro cameras actually do play as it records.

heath

<<<-- Originally posted by Kurth Bousman : If that was an earspeaker ...-->>>

So I suppose that now someone will design an Ear-Cuff (like the I-Cuff). Custom colors, a pointed version for the Vulcans, sanitary version for microphobes, etc.

<<<-- Originally posted by Heath McKnight : DVCPro cameras actually do play as it records.

heath -->>>

Headphones naturally.
But it plays out of an Onboard Speaker as it records video???? that seems dumb.

- ShannonRawls.com

Yes, actually. At least the 1997 models did.

heath

Our Hitachi 3000's with BetaSP backs have small speakersto the rear of the viewfinder. And yes, you can monitor sound while you record.

I'm pretty sure that's a speaker you see in the photo.

Jeff Patnaude

right...
 

Yeah,

I rent a Sony HDW700A when I need to shoot HD.

I'm very tempted to handle or buy this JVC camera, as it could possibly compete with the super expensive HDCAM's, depending on image quality.