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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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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Everio/hd Share Station Portable DVD Burner Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an awesome product.I purchased the JVC Everio camcorder and the software to download it to a DVD from the computer came with it.However, not being very computer savy, I struggled and struggled with it.I finally talked my husband into purchasing the DVD burner and within 15 minutes I had the DVD made of our son's Army basic training graduation.Well worth it!I wish I would have purchased it with the camera as it would have saved two days of frustration.It's as simple as connecting the camera to the burner and selecting what to burn and pushing the start button!I highly recommend it.

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JVC Everio GZMG130 30GB Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 34x Optical Zoom Review

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(More customer reviews)My fiance and searched high and low for a good camera that would fit in our budget.Our inital reason for needing one is to record our wedding, but with kids and whatnot in the future, we wanted a camera that wouldn't be obsolete next week.

We were going back and forth between a Sony SR-42, which is Sony's newest model in HDD, which was $599 at Best Buy, compared to the $499 we paid for the JVC.The Sony supposedly has a better lens, but we couldn't tell.The salesman at Best Buy said that unless you were looking for differences you really wouldn't see them.

The biggest difference we found between the two cameras was the optical zoom.When you were set on a higher zoom, the JVC was able to keep focus better.With the Sony, if you were at a 30x optical zoom and moved the camera everything went blurry and it took some time to re-focus.At the same zoom the JVC didn't do that.That is what really swayed us towards the JVC.

We would have rated the JVC with 5 stars if there had been a port to plug in a microphone or external lighting to the camera.The Sony didn't have that either-you had to buy a more expensive model of either brand in order to get those features.

The software seems to be pretty user-friendly on our XP operating system, but we haven't needed to burn anything (30GB holds a lot of stuff!).Hopefully that will go smoothly.

We've been happy with picture quality so far, and we don't exactly have the latest and greatest in terms of our TV.The functions are pretty easy to use on the camera.We preferred buttons to the touch screen on the Sony.The LCD on the camera is really nice and swivels in just about every direction.The camera is so light you forget you're holding it.

We haven't purchased an SD card for the still-photo portion since we both have digital cameras, but switching back and forth between the still function and video function only requires a flick of the thumb on the on/mode button.

Overall we've very happy with the camera.We went to Best Buy to purchase it and got the warranty, which covers cleanings, and just about any form of damage (including if I drop it, which could very well happen) except loss or theft.Hopefully we'll continue to be happy with our purchase.

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With the JVC GZ-MG130 Everio Hard Drive Camcorder you can record all the great stuff that makes life more fun. Whether you're recording the family football game or your child's first play, the 1/6-inch 680k pixel CCD gets every part of the action. The 32x optical & 800x Digital Hyper Zoom lets you record every event, and the 2.5-inch LCD monitor lets you preview while you record. The built-in 30GB hard drive lets you record everything without having to carry tapes or memory cards; you can then transfer directly to a computer through the USB port. 470 lines of resolution 16 - 9 video mode (high-quality) Digital still capture (640x480) SD card slot USB 2.0 6x transfer rate Auto illumination light Power-linked operation Includes remote control PictBridge compatible Data battery (BN-VF808) Multi-language controls (4 languages) Stick controller button MPEG editing, Cyberlink & Photo Navigator software included

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