JVC Everio GZ-MG36

34 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Battery (13)
Value for money (12)
Portability (10)
Zoom (7)
Usability (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the image quality and zoom are generally positive. The portability and value for money also get good comments.

battery, value for money, portability, zoom, image quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC Everio GZ-MG36 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: Consumer Guide (howstuffworks.com)

JVC Everio GZ-MG360 Review and Prices

The JVC Everio GZ-MG360 is a midrange model in the company's 2008 range of HDD DV camcorders. While the unit boasts the same compact design and optical setup as the lower end camcorders, it packs a larger hard disk drive for storing even more video and...

Huge storage capacity, small and light, innovative laser touch operation

Average video performance in good lighting, poor low light performance

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by: (toptenreviews.com)

JVC Everio GZ-MG360

If you are looking for a camcorder, but don't want the hassle of tapes, take a look at the JVC Everio GZ MG360

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Expert review by: tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

JVC GZ-MG36 review

For some time now, industry watchers have been predicting the end of the cassette as the chosen medium for storing video footage. However, despite the considerable rise in alternatives, the humble mini DV tape appears to be digging in its heels and...

Fantastic ictures in good, natural light ; Imressive manual otions

Poor low-light erformance

Jan, 2007

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

SimplyDV Review: JVC Everio GZ-MG36 HDD camcorder

Great handling, LCD screen mounted joystick control is a plus, widescreen recording is a good feature (although not "real" 16:9) and good connectivity via USB 2.0 with PCs and Macs via supplied software application bundle. 32x zoom also a nice touch.

Images from single 1/6th inch CCD aren't that good in lower light or with fast moving objects in frame. Can't see why 800x digital zoom is included as a feature, though.

Compared to several recent single CCD MiniDV camcorders, the GZ--MG36 produces very reasonable images and sound for the spec and price. However, its single CCD could let it down in some situations. Great for casual-use home video newbies, all the same.

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Amazon review summary for the JVC Everio GZ-MG36

alaTest has collected and analysed 25 user reviews of the JVC Everio GZ-MG36 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

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32% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Dave Bray (amazon.co.uk)

jvc hdd camcorder

The hard drive kept failing; I sent it back for a refund in the end. Hard drives are best left standing still. I ended up with a Sony mini dv model. Much cheaper and better qaulity with more edit options. Don't get caught up with the hype. These HDD...

May, 2009

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Consumer review by: Dave Bray (amazon.co.uk)

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May, 2009

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Consumer review by: Dave Bray (amazon.co.uk)

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May, 2009

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Consumer review by: SPEC (amazon.co.uk)

Good but could be better.

Bought the camera second hand for approx half new price - previous owner wanted to use it for stills as well as video but found the still performance poor so part exd it for a stills only camera.I find the selector switch at the top of the cam fiddly...

Oct, 2008

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Consumer review by: SPEC (amazon.co.uk)