JVC GZ-MG555 30GB Hard Drive Camcorder

10x Opt, 300x Dig, 2.7" LCD - MPN: GZMG555

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Description: The 30GB internal large capacity hard disk drive of the JVC GZ-MG555 stores over 7 hours of DVD-movie quality video or over 37 hours in Economy mode. And no matter which image size you choose, you can shoot nearly 10,000 stills with plenty of space left for your videos. Usin... read more

The 30GB internal large capacity hard disk drive of the JVC GZ-MG555 stores over 7 hours of DVD-movie quality video or over 37 hours in Economy mode. And no matter which image size you choose, you can shoot nearly 10,000 stills with plenty of space left for your videos. Using high quality MPEG-2 data compression, you can record DVD-Movie quality video. A new buffer accommodates suddenly moving objects. As well, the "turbo" variable bit rate system maintains a high average close to 8.5 Mbps, but increases sharply for dynamically moving scenes. The 2.7" widescreen LCD offers a 16:9 aspect ratio for wide cinematic video shooting. Naturally the playback picture can be enjoyed in full widescreen dimensions on the LCD or on a connected widescreen TV. This Clear LCD cuts surface reflections and glare maintaining a clear, visible, bright view during outdoor recording in direct sunlight. minimize

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mitch5791

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Apr 2006

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Unbelievable video/stills from JVC

Strengths:

- Very light. - Very Small. - Easy to use. (You don't even need to read de manual, very intuitive) - Excellent still photos. - Good video. - Flash and light in camera.

Weaknesses:

- In dark places, blury video. - You need extra batteries. I recomend the 815 (lasts around 2.5 hrs., not to big), 808 (comes with camera, small but only lasts 1 hour), 823 (last more than 3.5 hrs.,

Posted 1 year ago - Overall, If you are a practical person, that will appreciate portability and ease of use more than perfect image (although it's not bad at all), I really recomend this camera.

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xddindin

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excellent, i love it

Strengths:

compact, easy handle, professional look, hard drive storage, still photo

Weaknesses:

battery, focus speed, stabilizer, price

Posted Apr 24, 2008 - I bought this camcorder one month ago at price of $469, and used it all the way during my CA trip. It worked pretty well. The 5 mega pixel sensor and a 10x zoom lens provide much better effects than the canon lower end camcorder I used before. The most impressive merits of this camcorder are: the black, compact professional look; easy handle design, personalized menu; no hassle hard drive storage; good video and image qualities. However, there are some aspects that still need to be improved. When the zoom in ratio is larger than 5X, the electronic stabilizer is almost useless; in dark condition, the focus speed is a kind slow; the 808 battery comes with the camcorder is a kind short life; the price is still high. Anyway, the JVC MG555 is a perfect camcorder that can meet almost all the need for the family use purpose, recommend if you don't care too much about the price.

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dgburns

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Aug 2007

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Disappointed

Strengths:

Video shot while on tripod. Still picture performance.

Weaknesses:

Image stabilization. Have to remove from tripod to get at SD card slot.

Posted Aug 22, 2007 - I bought one of these from BuyDig. It was my first ever camcorder purchase. The video and stills were very nice, not having to fuss with mini DVD's or tapes was awesome. However, video taken with the electronic stabilization enabled was much "worse" quality when compared to that shot on a tripod. As I need a handheld what with a new baby on the way, tripod shooting to get good quality video just didn't make sense to me. I will note I was playing the video back on a high def 62" TV, maybe watching the "stabilized" video on a standard def TV might not be so bad, BUT I based my decision on 1:1 comparison of video shot in the same lighting and with same camera settings, on all the same playback equipment. Difference was too much for me. I've returned this unit (thank you to BuyDig for their return policy) and am now shopping for a unit with optical image stabilization (probably a Panasonic).

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rachellele

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Sep 2007

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User has 2 Weeks of experience with this product

satisfied

Strengths:

I bought this as a gift. I like its camera funtion, it has good picture effect. I alos like its manual funtions.

Weaknesses:

As a camcorder, I would say it is not the best.

Posted Sep 10, 2007 - Overall, I like this camcorder. It is small and easy to hold. I like the black color. The best part I like is that I don't need to change tapes and buy tapes, do not need to transfer the video from the camcorder to my computer. And I don't need to take my camera with me on the trip.

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