JVC GZ-MG505 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Sep 11, 2006 12:00 PM

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 1/4.5
Low Price 829.95
High Definition
CCD Pixel Count Video 1330000
Sensor Type ccd
CCD Pixel Count Still 0
CCD Effective Pixels Video 774180
CCD Effective Pixels Still 0
CCD Count 3
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Pixel Count 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 2560x1920
Still Media HDD/SD
Flash
Memory Included 30GB HDD
Filter Diameter 10.00
Focal Distance Minimum 3.20
Focal Distance Maximum 32.00
fstop Minimum 1.80
fstop Maximum 2.40
Minimum Lux 0.00
Special Night Modes NightAlive
Optical Zoom 10.00
Digital Zoom 1000.00
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 6
Minimum Shutter Speed 1/2
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 12
Manual White Balance
White Balance Modes Halogen, Cloud, Fine, Auto, Manual
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Accessory Shoe
Hot Acessory Shoe
LCD Size 2.70
LCD Pixels 112000
Touch Screen
Hybrid LCD
Viewfinder Pixels 0
Camera Body Type Horizontal
Weight 450.00
Width 74.00
Height 73.00
Length 125.00
Included Battery Life 54.00
Replaces GZ-MC500
Sister Model Down GZ-MG77
Webcam
MPEG
MPEG Maximum Resolution 720x480
Progressive Scan
Recording Format HDD
LP Mode
Maximum Recording Time 2250.00
Ease of Recording Modes Auto Mode
Body Color Black
Video Light
Included Software 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
Video Performance 7.75
Video Resolution 15.60
Front 8.35
Right 9.00
Back 6.00
Left 8.50
Top 7.50
Automatic Control 6.50
Overall Manual Control 6.50
Zoom 6.50
Focus 4.00
Exposure 5.50
Shutter Speed 6.50
White Balance 7.00
Gain 1.00
Other Manual Control 0.00
Ease of Use 7.00
Still Features 9.00
Still Resolution 6.50
Still Performance 9.50
Low Light Performance 6.25
Zoom Ratio 10.00
Wide Angle 8.40
VCR Mode 6.00
LCD Viewfinder 5.50
Audio 6.75
Handling 4.50
Portability 9.00
Battery 5.40
Compression 5.50
Media 4.00
Editing 4.00
Widescreen 16x9 6.75
Scan Rates 24p 0.00
Jacks/Ports/Plugs 6.00
Other Features 7.50
Value 4.00
 



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