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Performance: 6.0
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Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 8 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: JVC
Part number: GZ-MG30
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Product Summary
JVC Everio GZ-MG30U
price range: $1,399.99
Though the short battery life and mediocre image quality are frustrating, the JVC Everio GZ-MG30U's amazing recording capacity and tiny size still make it an enticing device.
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- Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 8 reviews
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Dont waste your hard earned money on this."
by Truvue on November 8, 2005
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4 out of 7 people found this review helpful
by jamosquera on November 6, 2005
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"This is of the 007 Class!!! A Gorgeous camera !!!"
by lenny2005100 on June 7, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: JVC
- Part Number: GZ-MG30
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 800 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 6.8 megapixels
- Total Pixels 8.0 megapixels
- Progressive scan Yes
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6 in
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Analog Video Format PAL, NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Special Effects Classic Film, Strobe, Sepia, Monotone
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Digital Scene Transition Black & white fader, Scroll wipe, Corner wipe, White fader, Door wipe, Window wipe, Slide wipe, Black fader, Shutter wipe
- Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes 1/2 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Twilight mode, Spotlight, Sports mode, Snow
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Halogen, Fine, Cloudy
- Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
- Camera Flash None
Main Features
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 30 GB
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 770 - With 128MB card, Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 1100 - With 128MB card
- Media Type Hard disk drive
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 2.2 mm - 50 mm - F/1.8-3.2
- Focal Length 2.2 mm - 50 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.2
- Optical Zoom 25 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.2 mm
- Max focal length 50 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 27 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 2.2 - 55 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Macro Focus Range 60 cm (Tele-macro)
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Digital noise reduction, Built-in speaker, USB 2.0 compatibility, Direct print, Digital image rotation, Backlight compensation, DPOF support, PictBridge support, Date/time stamp
- Built-in Light Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software CyberLink PowerProducer, CyberLink PowerDirector, JVC Digital Photo Navigator, Cyberlink PowerDVD, Pixela Capty MPEG Edit EX, Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Camcorder shoulder strap, Lens cap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video 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
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X 10.3.1 - 10.3.9, Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1, A/V cable, 1 x USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 700 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 112,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.6 in
- Depth 4.3 in
- Height 2.8 in
- Weight 0.7 lbs
Manufacturer info
- JVC
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- Website: http://www.jvc.com/
- Address: 1700 Valley Road, , .
- Phone: 800-526-5308
