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JVC Camcorder Everio GZ-MG77

JVC Camcorder Everio GZ-MG77
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alaScore 82

146 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 146 reviews of JVC Camcorder Everio GZ-MG77. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the image quality and size. The price and portability also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the viewfinder and battery. There are some mixed comments about the design.

usability, portability, price, size, image quality

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC Camcorder Everio GZ-MG77 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for JVC Camcorder Everio GZ-MG77

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 82 user reviews of JVC Camcorder Everio GZ-MG77 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the image quality and size. The price and portability also get good feedback, but there are some critical reviews about the durability and battery. Comments are divided on the design.

usability, portability, price, size, image quality

battery, durability

74% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Denny Atkin (cnet.com)

Image quality

 

JVC Everio GZ-MG77

Supersmall and light; stores as much as 37 hours of video; easy and fast video transfer to your computer.

Subpar video quality; aspect-ratio issues with third-party programs when shooting wide-screen; no video light; no provisions for external microphone or accessories.

The small size and massive video storage capacity of the JVC Everio GZ-MG77 make it a tantalizing choice, but poor video quality keeps this hard-disk-based camera from being a tape- or DVD-killer.

May, 2006
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Expert review by : David Kender (camcorderinfo.com)

JVC GZ-MG77 Camcorder Review

 

The GZ-MG77 (MSRP ($900) was JVC's top model in their Everio line of hard disk drive camcorders until the GZ-MG505 was finally released, after much delay, a few weeks ago. Since last year's GZ-MG70, the major changes have occurred in the imager (which...

Aug, 2006
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Expert review by : About.com (about.com)

JVC Everio GZ-MG77 HDD Camcorder Review

 

The JVC Everio GZ-MG77 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) camcorder is a good light easy to use camcorder for people who don't want to use a lot of features, but would like the flexibility of a HDD camcorder.

Mar, 2007
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Expert review by : David Kender (reviewed.com)

JVC GZ-MG77

 

The JVC Everio GZ-MG77 features a 1/3.9" CCD (2.18 gross MP), which is considerably larger than the 1/6" 680K CCD in the GZ-MG37. This upgrade should increase all around performance: from bright light video to low light video to still performance. Even...

Aug, 2006
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Expert review by : James Dickinson (goodgearguide.com.au)

JVC Everio GZ-MG77

 

The GZ-MG77 is one of JVC's mid range hard disk based camcorders and with a 30GB hard drive, 2.2 megapixel CCD and true 16:9 video, this machine is no...

Compact frame, easy to use, solid construction, storage space

Compression artefacts evident on rapid pans, ghosting, poor quality still images

The GZ-MG77 is an above average camcorder, but it's let down on occasion by poor video quality.

Oct, 2006
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Expert review by : Denny Atkin (cnet.com.au)

JVC Everio GZ-MG77

 

The small size and massive video storage capacity of the JVC Everio GZ-MG77 make it a tantalising choice, but poor video quality keeps this hard-disk-based camera from being a tape- or DVD-killer.

Supersmall and light ; Stores as much as 37 hours of video ; Easy and fast video transfer to your computer

Subpar video quality ; Aspect-ratio issues with third-party programs when shooting wide-screen ; No video light ; No provisions for external microphone or accessories

The JVC Everio GZ-MG77's stills are decent, suitable for small snapshot prints if you don't need to crop or zoom. Colour came out well, but our indoor shots were blurry, and the flash's red-eye reduction was completely ineffective.

May, 2006
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Expert review by : Colin Barrett (simplydv.co.uk)

SimplyDV Review: JVC Everio GZ-MG77 HDD camcorder

 

It provides sturdy, robust handling. Clip management and accessibility to controls is good. Widescreen, DIS, G-sensor and 7 hours record capacity in HQ mode are major plus points.

Some users will miss a viewfinder, and picture quality slides slightly in darker corners and also with fast(ish) movement on camera.

Given the market, and accepting the technological limitations inherent in MPEG-2 / HDD recording and playback, we have to give a cautious "recommended" verdict for casual home users!

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

JVC GZ-MG77 1/3.9" 2.2M CCD 16:9 Widescreen LCD LCD 10X Optical Zoom HDD/Flash Memory Camcorder

 

Even my wife can use this thing. The 30GB harddrive makes for a lot of shooting time. Down loading to my PC is a snap. JVC did a great job with this one

Battery leaves a little to be desired, only last about a hour, so order you an extra heavy duty battery to go along with the one supplied

Feb, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Do you really need this camcorder?

 

Records Forever! Never run out of tape again. Small size

Records in uneditable format unless converted. No firewire.

Jul, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Do you really need this camcorder?

 

This video camcorder has definitely been a love/hate relationship for me. There's a lot I love, and a few things I really, really hate. So lets start with the good. My main use for this video camcorder is for shooting video for our local community ...

Records Forever! Never run out of tape again. Small size

Records in uneditable format unless converted. No firewire

Jul, 2007
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