Reviews of the JVC Everio GZ-MG77
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CNET Review
The Good: Supersmall and light; stores as much as 37 hours of video; easy and fast video transfer to your computer.
The Bad: Subpar video quality; aspect-ratio issues with third-party programs when shooting wide-screen; no video light; no provisions for external microphone or accessories.
The Bottom Line: The small size and massive video storage capacity of the JVC Everio GZ-MG77 make it a tantalizing choice, but poor video quality keeps this hard-disk-based camera from being a tape- or DVD-killer.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 60/100 and users 73/100. Comparing these reviews to 68886 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The GZ-MG77 is an above average camcorder, but it's let down on occasion by poor video quality.
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camcorderinfo.com
Review Summary: The GZ-MG77 (MSRP ($900) was JVC's top model in their Everio line of hard disk drive camcorders until the GZ-MG505 was finally released, after much delay, a few weeks ago. Since last year's GZ-MG70, the major changes have occurred in the imager (which is
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: Although not the best in its class and a bit overpriced, the JVC Everio GZ-MG77U is a good hard drive camcorder.
Manufacturer: JVC
Part number: GZ-MG77
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Gray
- Digital Zoom 300 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 2.2 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3.9 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 flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.18 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1.2 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 2 megapixels
- 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 JPEG 1024 x 768, JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 1632 x 1224
- Media Type Hard disk drive
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.2-2.0
- Focal Length 3.8 mm - 38 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.2-2.0
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3.8 mm
- Max focal length 38 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 30.5 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Min Focus Range 15.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 5cm
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Digital noise reduction, USB 2.0 compatibility, DPOF support, PictBridge support
- 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
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x S-Video output, 1 x DC power input, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
- 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 USB cable, A/V cable, 1
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 700 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 112,000 pixels
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 13 oz
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Buying Choices
Everio GZ-MG77 30GB Digital Camcorder from 1 online stores: Lowest Price: $400.00
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