| | |  | Camcorders | Home » » » JVC Everio GZMG255 2MP 30GB Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (Includes Docking Station) | | | | | | | Description: | | The GZ-MG255 Everio Hard Drive Camcorder you can record all the stuff that makes life more fun. Whether you're recording the family football game or your child's first play, the 1/3.9-inch 2.1 MegaPixel CCD gets every part of the action. The 10x optical & 300x Digital Hyper Zoom lets you record every event, and the 2.7-inch LCD monitor lets you preview while you record. The built-in 30GB hard drive lets you record everything without having to carry tapes or memory cards> You can then transfer directly to a computer through the USB port, at an incredible 12x transfer rate. Share the highlights of your life more easily with the GZ-MG255 Everio Hard Drive Camcorder. 30GB hard drive 540 lines of resolution 16 - 9 video mode (high-quality) Digital still capture (1600x1200) Built-in DVD control (share station) SD card slot USB 2.0 12x transfer rate Auto illumination light Power-linked operation Includes remote control Built-in flash PictBridge compatible Data battery (VF714) Multi-language controls (4 languages) Stick controller button MPEG editing, Cyberlink & Photo Navigator software included | | | Features: | |
• Shoot up to 37 hours of video with a built-in 30GB hard disk drive; No tape or disc required
• Gigabrid engine for high-quality video and stills
• Features hybrid HDD/SD card dual storage; SDHC memory card is also supported
• High quality MPEG-2 data compression for ability to record DVD-movie quality video
• Utilize data battery to check the remaining battery power by percent and remaining recording time
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 5.9 inches | | Product Width:
| 10.1 inches | | Product Height:
| 7.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 5.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 10.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 24 reviews |
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
So far, pretty good...Dec 19, 2009
This review is for the JVC Everio GZ-MG255. My main use of this camera is for taping during church services. After just a couple uses, my impression of this camera is that the quality of video is better than I've experienced with other small HDD cameras. Most of my shooting is in low light shooting from a distance, and I've been pleased with the results. Battery is ridiculous - if fully charged, it will last approx. 50 minutes until dead. Plan on buying an additional battery. Camera size itself is smaller than other small camcorders. For big hands, it could actually be challenging to handle the small controls. I do like that it has a joystick to use compared to just finger control. Choice between 16:9 and 4:3 is very nice. I'm still learning to use the other settings, but if you're a person that generally leaves settings on default, it seems to work very well that way, too. Would I buy this again? On my experience so far, yes - with another battery.
1 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Piece of Junk!!!Sep 08, 2009
Purchased this camcorder in July 2007. Have currently recorded on less than half of the hard drive, but with the unit less than 2 years old the CCD is defective. The camcorder will play back old scenes but will not record new ones. JVC informs me that the average cost of repair for this model is @ $275. Almost half the price of a new model. Now I have to decide, do I want to throw good money after bad...
I have never been crazy about the software either.
1 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 SenativeNov 23, 2008
Good video is not that easy to capture with this camera. If one uses a tripod all the time then the clips will be acceptable. Once you try to capture holding the camera the slightest movement results in some distortion. I have had to edit most clips to cut out disorted parts. Lighting also is a problem at times resuling in poor color. If one thinks they are going to take the camera right out of the box and take professional quality video you are going to be most disappointed. With practice one can improve quality. The size of the camera makes it most difficult to stablize the camera for taking clear and sharp pictures. Personally I feel these small video cameras are not worth the price.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Close to unanimousNov 15, 2008
I have to admit that I acted a bit on impulse when I went ahead and bought this digital video recorder after doing a limited amount of research and having read some of the reviews here. Our previous video recorder never entirely satisfied me because it never let in enough light to make the picture look good. It would always be either too bright (from the light present or using the onboard-light) or too dark. Thus, you can imagine my impulsive action after reading the rave reviews on the video quality of this camera. As it turns out, everyone here couldn't be more accurate. I've used the camera in several different settings with different lighting and the resulting video is consistently clean and crisp. The only complaint I have so far is that the auto-focus isn't perfect...if you watch really close you can see moments where the focus adjusts just enough for a fraction of a second to cause a slight blurring only to readjust back to fully in focus. I haven't been able to identify a trend or reason for this yet so I'm left to assume right now that it's just something in the camera you have to deal with. Time will tell. Even with that, I still gave it a 5 because in my family you can't always have the light where it should be so to have a camera be able to record a crisp video from any angle is essential for anyone with kids.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
CamcorderMay 09, 2008
I read a lot of the other reviews before buying this camera, which was a BIG help. Just got back from Hawaii and using the new camcorder for two week and the movies it makes are UNBELIEVABLE. A relative that went on the trip also bough a HD camcorder (different brand) and we played our different movies back on the same TV and this camcorder provided better clarity. When I looked at their camcorder I thought OH, OH, because it was a lot heavier, but overall this unit was better.
Trying to think of a negative to provide and cannot think of any.
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