Reviews of the JVC Everio GZ-MG505
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CNET Review
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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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 103109 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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pcauthority.com.au
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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No Rating
3luxe.com
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 ...
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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