JVC Everio GZ-MG155 Hard Drive Camcorder

Description: The JVC Everio GZ-MG155 is a hard disk drive-based, ultra-compact camcorder.Compared to other ultra-compact camcorders on the market, it is expensive at around $480.It includes JVC Digital Photo Navigator and CyberLink DVD solution software.

Pros: Has a 32x optical zoom.Offers manual focus control, whereas many camcorders have only auto-focus.This product weighs just 11.5 ounces without battery and media, which is relatively light.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: An ultra-compact camcorder, suited for on-the-fly shooting.This camera's built-in light will facilitate shooting in dim environments.

Value: Overall, this camcorder's features are as expected for this price.

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• Manufacturer: JVC
• Part Number: GZMG155US

• General

• Product Type Camcorder
• Digital Zoom 800 x
• Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Min Illumination 1 lux
• Digital Video Format MPEG-2
• Image Stabilizer Electronic
• 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
• Widescreen Video Capture Yes

• Main Features

• Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.07 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 1 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
• TV Tuner None

• Memory / Storage

• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Floppy Drive None
• Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 30 GB
• Image Storage JPEG 1152 x 864, JPEG 640 x 480
• Media Type Hard disk drive

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 80 mm - F/1.8-4.5
• Focal Length 2.5 mm - 80 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.8-4.5
• Optical Zoom 32 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 2.5 mm
• Max focal length 80 mm
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Features Built-in lens shield
• Filter Size 30.5 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Built-in Light Yes
• Additional Features DPOF support, Auto power save, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Digital noise reduction
• Remote control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
• Software Drivers & Utilities, Cyberlink DVD Solution, JVC Digital Photo Navigator
• Included Accessories Docking station

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x DC power input, 1 x Docking station
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

• Miscellaneous

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

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery JVC BN-VF808
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

• Viewfinder / Display

• Display Form Factor Rotating
• Display Format 112,000 pixels

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 2.6 in
• Depth 4.3 in
• Height 2.8 in
• Weight 11.5 oz

JVC

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.jvc.com/
• Address: 1700 Valley Road, , .
• Phone: 800-526-5308