JVC Everio GZMG155 1MP 30GB Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 32x Optical Zoom (Includes Docking Station) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this camera to videotape legal depositions.Not very exciting stuff, but they typically run for hours.Mini-DV cameras only run for about an hour.I didn't want to have to stop and switch tapes every hour.This HD camera can record 14 hours with quality sufficient for what I'm doing.I tested it over a few days and just burned a DVD a few minutes ago on my computer.The camera is small, lightweight, easy to use, and can go for hours.I can easily burn DVD's through my computer or home VHS/DVD recorder.I'm thrilled.

However, it's important to mention:

(1) The quality of this camera is not as good as a dedicated "tape" camera.I have always loved JVC since I bought my first camcorder (remember the purple video camera used by Marty McFly in the "Back To The Future" movies?).Analog VHS/VHC or 8mm still look the most natural.I have a Mini-DV JVC that I thought I would sell after buying this HD camera, but I've changed my mind.My other JVC has a better anti-shake feature and the image quality appears better.The colors are not as accurate with the HD camera and the action doesn't flow as smoothly.I will still probably use the Mini-DV camera where a more natural appearance is important.

(2) Even though the HD camera can record for hours, the battery only lasts an hour.Buy an extra JVC "hulk" battery (5 hours of juice?) when you buy the HD camera.

(3) If this camera were to malfunction or be stolen, you'd lose a whole lot of video footage.Back it up regularly or stick with a tape camera.

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Product Description:

The GZ-MG155 Everio G Camcorder continues JVC's fine tradition of producing revolutionary camcorders. What makes the GZ-MG155 so special is its ability to record videos and pictures to an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) as well as to an SD or SDHC (High Capacity) memory card. This eliminates the need to purchase the recording medium, it is built right into the camera. The GZ-MG155's 30 GB drive can store up to 37.5 hours of video, and more than seven hours of DVD-quality video, in the MPEG-2 format, with 2-channel Dolby Digital audio that's just as amazing as the video.

The 1 megapixel CCD captures every detail of your videos and stills at up to 640 x 480 resolution. JVC's Megabrid engine deals with videos and stills in different ways, so they both look their best. Connect Everio to your computer by USB 2.0, S-video or AV outputs and make your own DVDs. A complete software suite is included.FEATURES

1 Megapixel CCD
The 1 megapixel CCD provides stunning detail and clarity with 520 lines of video resolution. It also captures high-quality still images at 640 x 480 resolution.

30 GB Hard Disk
Everio records to SD(HC) memory cards, or to its built-in 30 GB hard disk that gives you up to 37.5 hours of recording time! Imagine, no more tapes or DVDs to buy!

MPEG-2 Recording
Your videos are recorded in MPEG-2, a high-resolution format that rivals DVD for quality.

Megabrid Engine
JVC's Megabrid engine attends to the separate processing needs of video and stills, offering no-compromise video quality for each.

Digital 3D NR
3D Noise Reduction is a frame-based technology that analyzes the entire picture and reduces noise by up to 30% in dark scenes.

16:9 Mode
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