JVC GZ-MG555 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Jun 11, 2007 9:00 AM

Intro Performance
Format Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity Other Features
Comparisons / Conclusion
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  • Specs and Ratings
     
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    Core Specs
    Year 2007
    Low Price 449.95
    Format HDD
    Class Camcorder
    High Definition
    Imager and Processing
    Sensor Size (in.) 1/2.5
    Sensor Count 1
    Gross Pixel Count Video 5370000.00
    Gross Pixel Count Still 0.00
    Effective Pixel Count Video 0.00
    Effective Pixel Count Still 0.00
    Progressive Scan (output)
    Still Pixel Shifting 0
    Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 2592x1944
    Lens
    Optical Zoom 10.00
    Digital Zoom 300.00
    Filter Diameter (mm) 46.00
    Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 6.30
    Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 63.00
    35mm Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 0.00
    35mm Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 0.00
    F-stop Minimum 3.50
    F-stop Maximum 3.50
    Minimum Lux (reported) 0.00
    Image Stabilization Electronic
    Manual/Automatic Contols
    Manual Focus Type Joystick
    Manual Exposure
    Manual Exposure Steps 12
    Manual Aperture
    Manual Aperture Max (f/) 16.00
    Manual Aperture Min (f/) 3.50
    Manual Shutter Speed
    Manual Shutter Speed Steps 11
    Minimum Shutter Speed 1/2
    Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000
    White Balance Modes Auto, Manual, Fine, Cloud, Halogen
    Manual Gain
    Manual Gain Steps 0
    Manual Audio Modes
    Audio Dubbing
    Auto/Easy Mode
    Other Manual Controls Neutral Density Filter, Color Mode
    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
    Other Control Interface(s) Docking station
    Body
    Body Type Horizontal
    Weight (gram) 30.00
    Width (mm) 42.00
    Height (mm) 14.50
    Length (mm) 91.00
    Body Color(s) Black
    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
    Still Media Included None
    Other
    Replaces GZ-MG505
    Sister Model Up GZ-MD7
    Sister Model Down GZ-MG255
    Included Battery BN-VF808U
    Included Battery Life (min.) 127
    Recording Quality Options Ultra Fine, Fine, Normal, Economy
    Max Recording Time (min.) 430.00
    Webcam
    Included Software PowerProducer, PowerDirector
    Included Remote Control
    Ratings
    Video Performance 6.35
    Video Resolution 3.66
    Low Light Performance 4.86
    Stabilization 2.34
    Wide Angle 9.60
    Compression 4.00
    Media 6.00
    Editing 5.00
    Front 7.50
    Back 6.00
    Left 5.00
    Right 4.00
    Top 7.50
    Automatic Controls 3.00
    Overall Manual Controls 6.75
    Zoom 6.50
    Zoom Power/Ratio 10.00
    Focus 4.00
    Exposure and Aperture 7.56
    Shutter Speed 6.80
    White Balance 5.50
    Gain 1.00
    Other Manual Controls 2.00
    Still Features 10.25
    Still Performance 8.50
    Still Resolution 42.50
    Ease of Use 5.75
    Handling 7.00
    Menu 5.25
    Portability 6.25
    LCD and Viewfinder 5.00
    Battery Life 12.70
    Audio 7.00
    Playback 3.25
    Connectivity 7.25
    Other Features 2.00
    Value 4.25

     



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