Manufacturer: JVC Part number: GZ-MG57US
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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: 5.0
Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews all user reviews
Where to buy
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Product Summary
JVC Everio GZ-MG57
price range: $699.95
Though small and well designed, the JVC Everio GZ-MG57's performance and video quality can't match the competitions'.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews
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by casio1961 on September 19, 2009
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by reginald_m3 on October 6, 2007
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"Best Hard Drive unit out there"
by greener1 on March 28, 2007
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: JVC
- Part Number: GZ-MG57US
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 700 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 1.33 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/5"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 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
- Camera Flash None
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.33 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG-2 - 720 x 576
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 1280 x 960, JPEG 1024 x 768, JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type Hard disk drive
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3 mm - 45 mm - F/1.2-2.0
- Focal Length 3 mm - 45 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.2-2.0
- Optical Zoom 15 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3 mm
- Max focal length 45 mm
- 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
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Built-in Light Yes
- Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, PictBridge support, 16:9 widescreen mode, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Digital noise reduction
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Battery pack, Lens cap, A/V cable
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 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
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x 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 ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 112,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.7 in
- Depth 4.3 in
- Height 2.7 in
- Weight 14.5 oz
Manufacturer info
- JVC
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.jvc.com/
- Address: 1700 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ. 07470
- Phone: 1-800-252-5722
