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Reviews of the JVC Everio GZ-MG505

  • 7.4

    CNET Review

    August 1, 2006

    The Good: Generally satisfying video and still-photo quality; light and compact design; appropriate and usable manual controls.

    The Bad: No eye-level viewfinder; requires a pass through the manual to understand operation; no internal lens cover; renders reds poorly; video looks washed out on computer.

    The Bottom Line: A well-designed hard-disk-based camcorder, the JVC Everio GZ-MG505 produces video and stills that look great on TV. But its price might make you hit Pause.

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  • 8.8

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 21, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 104854 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.

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  • 5.0

    pcauthority.com.au

    By Staff writers | August 29, 2008

    Review Summary: Storage for your movies comes courtesy of a 30GB hard disk, which is good for 7 hours at DVD quality – reserved for weddings, where you want to capture every memory – or up to 38 hours in the economy mode – best kept for births, where a memories are ...

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  • 8.0

    macworld.co.uk

    By Karl Foster | August 25, 2007

    Review Summary: To HD or not HD? Macworld answers the question.

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  • No Rating

    3luxe.com

    By 3luxe.com | March 5, 2007

    Review Summary: Video recorders are a great way to capture those special times in your life, but their lack of recording time can get frustrating. It's no time to be running out of space when that key moment of the celebration is unfolding. Start recording everything ...

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Manufacturer: JVC

Part number: GZ-MG505US

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Digital Zoom 300 x
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 5.0 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/4.5"
  • Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
  • Digital Video Format MPEG-2
  • Image Stabilizer Electronic
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/500 sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Snow, Spotlight, Sports mode, Twilight mode
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Fine, Cloudy, Halogen
  • Exposure Modes Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
  • Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.33 megapixels
  • Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 5 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400
  • Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Remote control
  • Video Capture MPEG-2 - 720 x 480

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 30 GB - Integrated
  • Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
  • Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 30 GB
  • Image Storage JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 2592 x 1920
  • Media Type Hard disk drive

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-2.4
  • Focal Length 3.2 mm - 32 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.4
  • Optical Zoom 10 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 3.2 mm
  • Max focal length 32 mm
  • Filter Size 37 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Additional Features DPOF support, PictBridge support
  • Remote control Remote control
  • Software Drivers & Utilities
  • Included Accessories Lithium ion battery, Shoulder Strap, AV Cable, USB cable, Remote control

Display

  • Type LCD display - LCD passive matrix - 2.7 in

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x DC power input, 1 x Accessory shoe
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x USB cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter
  • Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 112,000 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 2.9 in
  • Depth 4.9 in
  • Height 2.9 in
  • Weight 14.3 oz

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