JVC GZ-MG255 Camcorder Review

by Michael Perlman
Published on Aug 16, 2007 4:00 PM

 
Intro Performance
Format Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity Other Features
Comparisons / Conclusion Photo Gallery
Specs and Ratings
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Core Specs
Year 2007
Low Price 292.18
Format HDD
Class Consumer
High Definition
Imager and Processing
Sensor Size (in.) 1/3.9
Sensor Count 1
Gross Pixel Count Video 2180000.00
Gross Pixel Count Still 2180000.00
Effective Pixel Count Video 0.00
Effective Pixel Count Still 0.00
Progressive Scan (output)
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 1632x1224
Lens
Optical Zoom 10.00
Digital Zoom 300.00
Filter Diameter (mm) 37.00
Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 3.80
Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 38.00
35mm Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 0.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 0.00
F-stop Minimum 1.20
F-stop Maximum 2.00
Minimum Lux (reported) 0.00
Image Stabilization electronic
Manual/Automatic Contols
Manual Focus Type Joystick
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 13
Manual Aperture
Manual Aperture Max (f/) 1.20
Manual Aperture Min (f/) 16.00
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 12
Minimum Shutter Speed 1/2
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000
White Balance Modes Auto, Manual, Fine, Cloud, and Halogen
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Auto/Easy Mode
Other Manual Controls None
Special Night Mode(s) NightAlive
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) 359.00
Width (mm) 67.00
Height (mm) 71.00
Length (mm) 111.00
Body Color(s) Silver
Accessory Shoe
Accessory Shoe Hot
LCD Size (in.) 2.70
LCD Resolution (Pixels) 112000
Touch Screen
Hybrid (Non-Solarizing) LCD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Resolution (Pixels) 0.00
Video Light
Flash
Still Media SD/SDHC/HDD
Still Media Included 30GB HDD
Other
Replaces GZ-MG77
Sister Model Up GZ-MG555
Sister Model Down GZ-MG155
Included Battery BN-VF808U
Included Battery Life (min.) 85
Recording Quality Options Ultra Fine, Fine, Normal, Economy
Max Recording Time (min.) 2250.00
Webcam
Included Software PowerCinema NE, PowerProducer 3 NE, and PowerDirector 5 NE
Included Remote Control
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 5.25 4
Video Resolution 4.65 1.5
Low Light Performance 4.97 4
Stabilization 5.19 1
Wide Angle 9.60 0.8
Compression 4.00 0.75
Media 6.00 1
Editing 5.00 0.6
Front 6.80 0.2
Back 5.75 0.25
Left 5.75 0.2
Right 4.75 0.3
Top 4.75 0.15
Automatic Controls 3.00 0.5
Overall Manual Controls 6.50 0.6
Zoom 6.00 0.75
Zoom Power/Ratio 10.00 0.5
Focus 4.00 0.7
Exposure and Aperture 8.09 0.65
Shutter Speed 6.80 0.6
White Balance 5.50 0.55
Gain 1.00 0.5
Other Manual Controls 1.00 0.5
Still Features 7.75 0.8
Still Performance 6.07 1.2
Still Resolution 13.11 1
Ease of Use 5.75 1
Handling 7.00 1.25
Menu 6.50 1
Portability 6.25 0.8
LCD and Viewfinder 3.00 0.6
Battery Life 10.90 1
Audio 3.00 1
Playback 3.25 0.3
Connectivity 7.25 0.8
Other Features 3.00 0.5
Value 2.25 1.25
Total189.255 
 



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