JVC Everio GZ-MS100 Camcorder Review

by Michael Perlman
Published on May 27, 2008 2:07 PM

Intro Performance
Format Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity Other Features
Conclusion & Comparisons
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  • Specs and Ratings
     
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    Core Specs
    Year 2008
    Low Price 269.00
    Format Flash Memory
    Class Consumer
    High Definition
    Imager and Processing
    Sensor Size (in.) 1/6
    Sensor Count 1
    Gross Pixel Count Video 680000.00
    Gross Pixel Count Still 680000.00
    Effective Pixel Count Video 0.00
    Effective Pixel Count Still 0.00
    Progressive Scan (output)
    Still Pixel Shifting 0
    Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 640 x 480
    Lens
    Optical Zoom 35.00
    Digital Zoom 800.00
    Filter Diameter (mm) 30.50
    Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 2.20
    Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 77.00
    35mm Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 0.00
    35mm Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 0.00
    F-stop Minimum 1.80
    F-stop Maximum 4.00
    Minimum Lux (reported) 0.00
    Image Stabilization DIS
    Manual/Automatic Contols
    Manual Focus Type Laser Touch Panel
    Manual Exposure
    Manual Exposure Steps 20
    Manual Aperture
    Manual Aperture Max (f/) 0.00
    Manual Aperture Min (f/) 0.00
    Manual Shutter Speed
    Manual Shutter Speed Steps 11
    Minimum Shutter Speed 1/4
    Maximum Shutter Speed 4000
    White Balance Modes Manual, Fine, Cloud, Halogen
    Manual Gain
    Manual Gain Steps 0
    Manual Audio Modes
    Audio Dubbing
    Auto/Easy Mode
    Ports
    Firewire
    USB
    Composite (RCA) In
    Composite (RCA) Out
    S-Video In
    S-Video Out
    Component In
    Component Out
    HDMI
    Microphone In
    Headphone Out
    XLR In
    Control L
    Body
    Body Type Horizontal
    Weight (gram) 270.00
    Width (mm) 54.00
    Height (mm) 68.00
    Length (mm) 111.00
    Body Color(s) Gunmetal
    Accessory Shoe
    Accessory Shoe Hot
    LCD Size (in.) 2.70
    LCD Resolution (Pixels) 0
    Touch Screen
    Hybrid (Non-Solarizing) LCD
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Resolution (Pixels) 0.00
    Video Light
    Flash
    Still Media SD/SDHC Cards
    Still Media Included None
    Other
    Included Battery BN-VF808U
    Included Battery Life (min.) 149
    Recording Quality Options Ultra Fine, Fine, Normal, Economy
    Max Recording Time (min.) 14.00
    Webcam
    Included Remote Control
    Ratings
    Video Performance 2.85
    Video Resolution 3.66
    Low Light Performance 5.60
    Stabilization 8.90
    Wide Angle 11.20
    Compression 4.00
    Media 6.00
    Editing 6.00
    Front 5.25
    Back 4.00
    Left 4.00
    Right 4.50
    Top 4.50
    Automatic Controls 4.00
    Overall Manual Controls 4.25
    Zoom 6.00
    Zoom Power/Ratio 35.00
    Focus 3.00
    Exposure and Aperture 5.50
    Shutter Speed 6.15
    White Balance 4.75
    Gain 1.00
    Other Manual Controls 2.00
    Still Features 4.75
    Still Performance 9.95
    Still Resolution 2.70
    Ease of Use 5.00
    Handling 3.75
    Menu 4.50
    Portability 8.25
    LCD and Viewfinder 3.00
    Battery Life 14.90
    Audio 3.00
    Playback 4.75
    Connectivity 4.00
    Other Features 4.00
    Value 4.50
     



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