Manufacturer: JVC Part number: GZ-MG20
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CNET editors' rating:
3.0 stars
Good
How we rate-
Design: 7.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 6.0
Image quality: 4.0
Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 21 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
JVC Everio GZ-MG20
price range: $699.99
Though the short battery life and mediocre image quality are frustrating, the JVC Everio GZ-MG20U's amazing recording capacity and tiny size still make it an enticing device.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 21 reviews
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Pretty good, all depends on the user!"
by rds5500 on December 26, 2005
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
by Brian JK on February 19, 2006
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"Ehhh I don't know about this one..."
by Ovadramaticqt on January 24, 2006
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"easy to handle, small... and weak in low light"
by Oing on November 16, 2005
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"Excellent Picture Quality and Recording"
by Bazzle49 on November 9, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: JVC
- Part Number: GZ-MG20
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"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Analog Video Format NTSC, PAL
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Special Effects Sepia, Strobe, Monotone, Classic Film
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Digital Scene Transition Door wipe, Slide wipe, Black fader, Corner wipe, Scroll wipe, White fader, Window wipe, Shutter wipe, Black & white fader
- 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 Snow, Spotlight, Sports mode, Twilight mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Fine, Cloudy, Halogen
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- 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 - 20 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 Manual, Automatic
- Macro Focus Range 60 cm (Tele-macro)
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Built-in Light Yes
- Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Cyberlink PowerDVD, Drivers & Utilities, CyberLink PowerDirector, CyberLink PowerProducer, Pixela Capty MPEG Edit EX, JVC Digital Photo Navigator
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Camcorder shoulder strap
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 USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video output, 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 10.2.8, Apple Mac OS X 10.3.1 - 10.3.9
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery JVC BN-VF707U
- 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
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.jvc.com/
- Address: 1700 Valley Road, , .
- Phone: 800-526-5308
