Reviews of the JVC Everio GZ-MG37
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CNET Review
The Good: Stores up to 37 hours of video; 32X zoom; very small and light; easy and fast video transfer to computer.
The Bad: Poor video quality and low-light performance; aspect-ratio issues with third-party software and wide-screen footage.
The Bottom Line: The JVC Everio GZ-MG37's disappointing video quality completely overwhelms the advantages of its small size and massive video capacity.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 52/100 and users 67/100. Comparing these reviews to 56964 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: A well designed camcorder that offers 32x optical zoom and an impressive 30GB of storage space, however it is let down by poor image quality.
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easycamcorders.com
Review Summary: The GZ-MG37 ($799 MSRP) is the follow-up model to last year's MG30, the penultimate model in the hard disk dive (HDD) Everio camcorders. The camcorder captures video to a 30GB HDD, enough for 7 hours of the highest quality video and 37 hours of the lowest
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camcorderinfo.com
Review Summary: JVC has updated their entire G-series in the hard disk drive (HDD) Everio line for 2006. Last year, we felt that the asking price for these camcorders was completely incommensurate with the low video quality. While "convenience" is JVC's sticking point, t
Manufacturer: JVC America
Part number: GZ-MG37
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Gray
- Digital Zoom 800 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 0.68 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6 in
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Special Effects Classic Film, Black & White, Strobe, Sepia, Snow
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Digital Scene Transition Black & white fader, Scroll wipe, Corner wipe, White fader, Door wipe, Window wipe, Slide wipe, Black fader, Shutter wipe
- Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Twilight mode, Spotlight, Sports mode, Snow
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Halogen, Fine, Cloudy
- Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
- Camera Flash Built-in
Main Features
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 30 GB
- Image Storage Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 1115 - With 128MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 520 - With 128MB card
- Media Type Hard disk drive
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 73.6 mm - F/2.0-4.5
- Focal Length 2.3 mm - 73.6 mm
- Lens Aperture F/2.0-4.5
- Optical Zoom 32 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.3 mm
- Max focal length 73.6 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 30.5 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Digital noise reduction, Built-in speaker, USB 2.0 compatibility, Direct print, Digital image rotation, Backlight compensation, DPOF support, PictBridge support, Date/time stamp, 16:9 widescreen mode
- Built-in Light Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software CyberLink PowerProducer, CyberLink PowerDirector, JVC Digital Photo Navigator, Cyberlink PowerDVD, Pixela Capty MPEG Edit EX, Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Camcorder shoulder strap, Lens cap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support Apple Mac OS X 10.4.3, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000 SP4 or later, Apple Mac OS X 10.3.1 - 10.3.9, Apple Mac OS X 10.4.2
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 700 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.7 in
- Depth 4.3 in
- Height 2.7 in
- Weight 12 oz
Product Photos
User Opinions
Buying Choices
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