Reviews of the JVC Picsio GC-FM1 (blue)
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CNET Review
The Good: Nice size; macro mode; electronic image stabilization; takes SDHC cards.
The Bad: Garish-looking design with hard-to-use buttons; lame software.
The Bottom Line: The JVC GC-FM1's impractical design and poor software hobble an otherwise competent mini camcorder competitor.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 55/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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macworld.com
Review Summary: The Picsio GC-FM1 shoots 1080p video and has digital image stabilization, two positive distinguishing factors in the now-crowded HD pocket camcorder market. This pocket HD camcorder has a landscape/macro toggle, the ability to shoot still photos at 8 ...
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: In the ever-evolving pocket camcorder realm, JVC's Picsio GC-FM1 is hardly a game-changer, but a slick design and a robust feature set including HD video and 8-megapixel still-image capture make it a solid choice.
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No Rating
smarthouse.com.au
Review Summary: The portable video market has become a hot category now that Apple has joined the party with the iPod Nano. Flip video recently came out with the Mino HD which can capture at 720p. Not to be outdone, the JVC Picsio GC-FM1 can shoot in 1080p and ...
Manufacturer: JVC
Part number: GC-FM1AUS
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
- Enclosure Color Blue
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 8.0 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3.2"
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Digital Video Format H.264
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Camera Flash Built-in
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 8 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
- Supported Resolution 720p, 1080p
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
- Image Storage JPEG 3264 x 2448, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type Flash card
Lens System
- Type Lens - F/2.8
- Lens Aperture F/2.8
- Lens system type Lens
Additional Features
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Built-in speaker, YouTube capture mode, USB 2.0 compatibility
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Hand strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x HDMI output, 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices USB port
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1, 1 x A/V cable, USB cable
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Built-in
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.1 in
- Depth 0.7 in
- Height 3.8 in
- Weight 3.4 oz
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