How to change the Manual White Balance JVC Everio HD 7

In this article I will show you how to change the manual white balance on the JVC Everio HD 7. To get started you are going to need a white piece of paper. 

Turn on the camera and go into the menu by using the small joystick that is on the flip screen LCD itself. It's in the middle. Find a toggle to "Manual White Balance" and now point the camera towards the white piece of paper and make sure that it takes up the entire screen. From here, hold down the joystick on MWB until you see the change of color on the LCD screen.

It usually only takes one try but it certain cases you may need to do this a few times to get it right. Also if the White Balance is good then doing this might set it wrong so just give it a good visual inspection and make sure it really needs it.

What about WHITE balance and what is it?

Sometimes a camera can have an image quality or a color cast that makes your scene look off in terms of color reproduction. You may get a scene that is yellow, greenish or blue and its difficult to tell the true colors that our naked eyes can see. 

Cameras also come with presets that can help you get accurate color depending on the situation. Maybe you are outdoors in the Winter time, there is a preset for that or a scene outdoors during the summer. You can set the presets but if its still not enough then you can go to the manual balance and set it yourself as I described here.

How is this helpful?

If you film or take photos you want to make sure you have the right color representation. Otherwise it will be tough to set the white balance during the editing process. So you want to get as close to the scene as to what your eyes see while out on the field.

Below are are a few article links that help describe the process in much better detail. Cambridge In Colour and Photography Life.com

cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/white-balance.htm

photographylife.com/definition/white-balance

The JVC Everio GZ-HD7 camcorder is no longer manufactured however you can find some via Amazon or ebay. I recently came across a seller and if you would like to visit here a video with further details https://www.amazon.com/vdp/03484f050a994597a069f0b8da0012d6

Via the B&H photo page provides further details about this camera

Equipped with a variety of controls, the GZ-HD7 performs much like a compact prosumer camera while still being incredibly affordable. The most notable feature on the camera is its ability to shoot ultra-high bandwidth MPEG-2 video for increased quality over traditional HDV.

30 Mbps Recording

HDV's variant of MPEG-2 compression has a bit rate of 25 Mbps. The GZ-HD7 records in the same widely popular MPEG-2 format but the similarities end there. The camera increases the video's overall bandwidth to 30 Mbps, which results in less compression and higher image quality.

GigaBrid Engine Advantage

The provided 1/5" CCDs are ideal for both low light and high definition applications. The camera's sophisticated pixel-shifting technology adds fidelity while maintaining higher sensitivity found when using less dense sensors.

60GB Internal Drive

The 60GB drive provides extended record times in both standard and high definition formats. Record a staggering 420 minutes of standard definition footage without having to change a tape or pop in a new DVD; simply hit record and you're in business!

Professional-Grade Controls

What truly distances the GZ-HD7 from its competition is the professional feeling of its controls. The camera is designed to give users a maximum amount of manual control without being overly intimidating. Whether it's the manual focus ring or convenient shoe mount, the GZ-HD7 will perform like a pro through and through.

Are you interested in this camera? Unfortunately there is only an upgraded version at this time and here is an affiliate link https://amzn.to/3GmwP6j 

I did a tutorial which shows how to connect this camera to create a livestream, here are the steps:

Connect your Camcorder JVC EVERIO HD7 to Livestream using the HDMI port on the camera. In this video I will have a short demonstration regarding the cables and devices needed to connect and old camcorder, in this case the JVC everio and use it in a livestream.

Note, you will need Magewell HDMI to USB capture device in order to connect it and you will also need Open Broadcast Software to run the stream. OBS is free to use and it can do many more things besides streaming so its definitely worth checking out.

I already did my stream and it worked out fantastic. It lasted for about 25 minutes but the results were good. If you would like to watch it here is the direct link 

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