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Features: 7.0
Performance: 6.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: JVC America
Part number: GZ-MG555
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CNET editors' review
JVC Everio GZ-MG555
price range: $449.95 - $879.98
The JVC Everio GZ-MG555 hard-drive camcorder offers lots of control over your videos--and its photos look nice--but its steep price has us reaching for the Pause button.
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- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
"Quality video, user-friendy, nice features, priced right"
by cjf88 on July 23, 2007
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Seems a Good Replacement for Older Sony Hi-8"
by M_Oppie on May 17, 2007
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"Quality of still photos much better than video."
by fishnlady on September 21, 2008
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: JVC America
- Part Number: GZ-MG555
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 300 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Special Effects Vivid
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/500 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Twilight mode, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Sports mode, Snow
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Halogen, Fine, Outdoor, Cloudy, Indoor
- Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Automatic, Program, Shutter-priority
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 5.4 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Camcorder remote control
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 30 GB
- Image Storage JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 640 x 360, JPEG 1360 x 760, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 2592 x 1456, JPEG 2304 x 1728, JPEG 1600 x 1200
- Media Type Hard disk drive
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Filter Size 46 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Digital noise reduction, Accessories hot shoe, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Auto video light, DPOF support, PRINT Image Matching, PictBridge support, Histogram display
- Built-in Light Yes
- Remote control Camcorder remote control
- Software JVC Digital Photo Navigator, Drivers & Utilities, Cyberlink DVD Solution
- Included Accessories Docking station
Display
- Type LCD display - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.9 in
- Depth 4.6 in
- Height 2.8 in
- Weight 16.6 oz
Accessories
- 46mm Deluxe Filter Kit(set of 3 be creative with you pictures!)
- 46mm Multicoated UV Protective Filter (you must have this basic clear filter!)
- LaCie Porsche Mobile Hard Drive USB (500 GB)
- Western Digital Passport USB Portable Hard Drive (160GB, black)
- My Book Essential Edition WDG1U7500 - hard drive - 750 GB - Hi-Speed USB
- 46mm Deluxe Filter Kit(set of 3 be creative with you pictures!)
- 46mm Multicoated UV Protective Filter (you must have this basic clear filter!)
- LaCie Porsche Mobile Hard Drive USB (500 GB)
- Western Digital Passport USB Portable Hard Drive (160GB, black)
- My Book Essential Edition WDG1U7500 - hard drive - 750 GB - Hi-Speed USB
Manufacturer info
- JVC America
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.jvc.com/
- Address: 1700 Valley Road, , .
- Phone: 800-526-5308
