JVC Everio GZMG255 2MP 30GB Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (Includes Docking Station) | 
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| Brand: JVC
Category: Photography
Buy New: $798.44
New (1) Refurbished (2) from $354.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 867
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 38
Minimum Focal Length: 3.8
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 10 x 7 x 5.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: GZMG255US
Model: GZ-MG255
UPC: 046838028656
EAN: 0046838028656
ASIN: B000MAFTWM
Release Date: February 15, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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Product 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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
 Senative November 23, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
 Close to unanimous November 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
Camcorder May 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
C681 is DEAD ON - AMEN!!! May 1, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I agree 100% with previous reviews - I tested, side-by-side, the 255, the new 330, and the new 730. Hands-down, under every possible scenario and lighting condition, the older 255 is BY FAR SUPERIOR. C681's review is 100% dead on.
See my review under GZ-MG330 for full details.
BUY THE 255 over any of the newer JVCs - none offer the larger f1.2 lens, and it IS the difference!!!
c681 is dead on in his reveiw March 27, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm sure I can't give a better tech review than c681 has given. So I will say how it feels
Satisfying: easy to use, but you do need to get the feel of it like anything else, use a tripod and the remote mostly. Getting a feel for the zoom on the cam is the main thing. The remote is full speed, so not real useful zoom buttons.
I agree with c681 about low light recording quality, real good, I find a big huge zoom capability is not functional for a grandbaby crawling on the living room floor, for instance. If I wanted big, magnification zoomed I would not be buying a little minicam.
I've seen discussions about Firewire or ieee640 or whatever. USB works fine as does 6 to 4 pin firewire. This video cam will not be a webcam. You can import mpeg2 files into imove or play files in ichat. Can't go into how here.
It's a machine, nothing is perfect, but WoW I'm happy.
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