JVC GZ-MG37 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Mar 24, 2006 10:00 AM

 
Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto/Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use Audio/Playback/Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons/Conclusion
Specs/Ratings
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Specs
CCD Size 1/6
Low Price 499.99
High Definition
CCD Pixel Count Video 680000
Sensor Type ccd
CCD Pixel Count Still 0
CCD Effective Pixels Video 0
CCD Effective Pixels Still 0
CCD Count 1
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Pixel Count 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 640x480
Still Media no
Flash
Memory Included 30GB Hard Disk Drive
Filter Diameter 30.00
Focal Distance Minimum 2.30
Focal Distance Maximum 76.00
fstop Minimum 2.00
fstop Maximum 4.50
Minimum Lux 0.00
Special Night Modes NightAlive
Optical Zoom 32.00
Digital Zoom 800.00
Firewire
USB
svideo In
svideo Out
Composite In
Composite Out
Microphone In
Microphone Out
Control L
XLR In
Manual Focus Type Joystick
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 13
Minimum Shutter Speed 1/2
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 12
Manual White Balance
White Balance Modes Auto, Manual, Fine, Cloud, Halogen
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Accessory Shoe
Hot Acessory Shoe
LCD Size 2.70
LCD Pixels 0
Touch Screen
Hybrid LCD
Viewfinder Type none
Viewfinder Pixels 0
Weight 40.00
Width 45.00
Height 13.00
Length 105.00
Included Battery Life 8.30
Replaces GZ-MG30
Sister Model Up GZ-MG77
Sister Model Down GZ-MG27
Webcam
MPEG
MPEG Maximum Resolution 720 x 480
Progressive Scan
Recording Format HDD
LP Mode
Maximum Recording Time 0.00
Ease of Recording Modes Auto
Body Color Grey
Video Light
Included Software Digital Photo Navigator v1.5, PowerDVD 5 NE, PowerDirector Express NE, PowerProducer 3 NE.
Image Stabilization Electronic
35mm Focal Distance Minimum 0.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum 0.00
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 4.75 4
Video Resolution 11.00 1.5
Front 8.00 0.2
Right 9.00 0.3
Back 6.00 0.25
Left 8.50 0.2
Top 7.50 0.15
Automatic Control 5.00 0.5
Overall Manual Control 5.50 0.6
Zoom 6.50 0.75
Focus 4.00 0.7
Exposure 4.50 0.65
Shutter Speed 6.50 0.6
White Balance 7.00 0.55
Gain 1.00 0.5
Other Manual Control 0.00 0.5
Ease of Use 7.00 1
Still Features 5.00 0.8
Still Resolution 1.80 1
Still Performance 2.75 1.2
Low Light Performance 1.75 4
Zoom Ratio 32.00 0.5
Wide Angle 9.40 0.8
VCR Mode 5.00 0.3
LCD Viewfinder 5.50 0.6
Audio 4.00 1
Handling 4.50 1.25
Portability 9.50 0.8
Battery 8.30 1
Compression 5.50 0.5
Media 4.00 0.4
Editing 4.00 0.6
Widescreen 16x9 6.75 0.9
Scan Rates 24p 0.00 0.7
Jacks/Ports/Plugs 4.00 0.8
Other Features 7.50 0.7
Value 1.50 1.25
Total168.87 
 



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