Manufacturer: JVC Part number: GZ-MG505US
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
How we rate-
Design: 8.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 7.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
JVC Everio GZ-MG505
price range: $948.18
A well-designed hard-disk-based camcorder, the JVC Everio GZ-MG505 produces video and stills that look great on TV. But its price might make you hit Pause.
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews
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11 out of 11 people found this review helpful
by phat78boy on July 26, 2006
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Packs a big professional punch in a small body."
by mjrei1 on August 8, 2006
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5 out of 9 people found this review helpful
"Amazing camcorder - but why does it record in non-standard files?"
by bruscol on September 5, 2006
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"Possible issues with GZ-MG505"
by gmoriwaki on February 12, 2007
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by mattr111 on May 20, 2009
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: JVC
- Part Number: GZ-MG505US
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 300 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 5.0 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/4.5"
- Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/500 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, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.33 megapixels
- Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 5 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control
- Video Capture MPEG-2 - 720 x 480
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 30 GB - Integrated
- Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 30 GB
- Image Storage JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 2592 x 1920
- Media Type Hard disk drive
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-2.4
- Focal Length 3.2 mm - 32 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.4
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3.2 mm
- Max focal length 32 mm
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features DPOF support, PictBridge support
- Remote control Remote control
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Lithium ion battery, Shoulder Strap, AV Cable, USB cable, Remote control
Display
- Type LCD display - LCD passive matrix - 2.7 in
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x DC power input, 1 x Accessory shoe
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter
- Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 112,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.9 in
- Depth 4.9 in
- Height 2.9 in
- Weight 14.3 oz
Manufacturer info
- JVC
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.jvc.com/
- Address: 1700 Valley Road, , .
- Phone: 800-526-5308
