JVC GZ-MG77 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Aug 7, 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 1/3.9
Low Price 379.95
High Definition
CCD Pixel Count Video 2180000
Sensor Type ccd
CCD Pixel Count Still 2180000
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 1632x1228
Still Media HDD/SD/MMC
Flash
Memory Included 30GB HDD
Filter Diameter 30.00
Focal Distance Minimum 3.80
Focal Distance Maximum 38.00
fstop Minimum 1.20
fstop Maximum 2.00
Minimum Lux 0.00
Special Night Modes NiteAlive
Optical Zoom 10.00
Digital Zoom 200.00
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, Auto, Halogen, Cloud, Fine, Manual
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
Camera Body Type Horizontal
Weight 430.00
Width 68.00
Height 69.00
Length 109.00
Included Battery Life 45.00
Replaces GZ-MG70
Sister Model Up GZ-MG505
Sister Model Down GZ-MG37
Webcam
MPEG
MPEG Maximum Resolution 720x480
Progressive Scan
Recording Format HDD
LP Mode
Maximum Recording Time 0.00
Ease of Recording Modes Auto
Body Color Black and Silver
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 5.85 4
Video Resolution 12.90 1.5
Front 8.35 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 7.00 0.8
Still Resolution 5.10 1
Still Performance 5.50 1.2
Low Light Performance 4.25 4
Zoom Ratio 10.00 0.5
Wide Angle 8.40 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 4.50 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
Total178.79 
 

 



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