JVC GZ-MG77 review
Hard Disk Camcorder Equipped with 2.2 Megapixel CCD, Super Clear & Bright F1.2 lens, 30GB Hard Disk Drive, DVD Creation via USB Connection without a PC and Full 16:9 Recording with Widescreen LCDFeatures:
F1.2 Super Bright Lens
JVC Gravity Sensor Drop Protection technology automatically senses sudden acceleration such as in a free fall situation. The camera power is turned off and the writing head is disengaged to avoid disk damages
Unique Floating Mechanism effectively dampens vibrations through polymer shock absorbers, allowing active camcorder use.
3-Dimension Noise Reduction
User-Friendly GUI for Easy Operation and Setting
Thumbnail Picture for Easy and Quick Viewing
Programme AE with Special Effects
Multi-Language On-Screen Menu
Data Battery
USB2.0 High-Speed Transfer (up to 12x real time)
Easy Printing with PictBridge and DPOF Support
High-Value Software for Windows(R) / Macintosh (Data Management, Editing, and DVD Creation)
Up to 37 Hours of Recording with 30GB Internal Hard Disk Drive
7 Hours of High-Quality MPEG-2 Video Recording (Average 8.5Mbps, 720x576/50i in ULTRA mode) with Dolby Digital Audio (MOD file)
2.2 Megapixel CCD for high-quality digital stills of up to UXGA (1632x1224) image size
Megabrid Engine for separate video and photo processing
INDEX/DATA button on LCD for one-touch confirmation of remaining battery time, even when off, and hard disk free space
Stick Control on LCD for easy operation
World First! - Easy Direct DVD allows DVD creation via USB connection without a PC
Icon Event Pre-registration for easy playlist viewing and DVD creation
Auto Flash
2.7" 16:9 Widescreen Clear LCD Monitor
Hybrid Digital Image Stabilisation
Power-Linked Operation
SD Memory Card Slot for Extra Data Storage
10x Optical Zoom / 300x Digital Zoom
16:9 Wide Mode (1.2 Megapixel Full Wide CCD)
Remote Control provided
Weight 430 grams*, volume under 511 cubic centimetres
Specifications:
SD-VIDEO Entertainment Video Profile: Video: MPEG-2-PS / Audio: Dolby Digital, Still: JPEG (PictBridge, DPOF compatible)
Storage Media: 1.8" Hard Disk Drive (Embedded), SD Memory Card
Internal Hard Disk Drive Capacity: 30GB
CCD: 1/3.9"
No. of CCD Pixels: 2,180,000
Moving images: 16x9: 1,166,400-pixel, 1440x810; 4x3: 1,228,800-pixel, 1280x960
Still images: 2 Megapixel (1632x1224)
Moving images: (720x576) 4:2:0
Still images: Up to 1632x1224
F1.2 Bright Lens: Yes
Super Hi-Resolution Lens: Yes
Zoom Ratio Optical: 10x
Zoom Ratio Digital (max.): 300x
Focal Length (mm): 3.8 - 38.0
F Stop: F1.2 - F2.0
Filter Diameter (mm): 30.5
Video Image Stabilisation: Yes
Shutter Speeds: Video: 1/2 - 1/4000, Still: 1/2 - 1/500
Exposure Settings: Video: -6 - +6, Still: -2EV - +2EV
ISO Settings: 100, 200
Full Range AF/Manual Focus: Yes/Yes (Stick Control)
Full-Auto/Manual White Balance: Yes/Yes (Halogen / Cloud / Fine / Manual)