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JVC GZ-MG57

JVC GZ-MG57
alaScore 79

65 reviews

Jun, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the color and design. The portability and image quality also get good feedback.

usability, image quality, portability, design, color

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GZ-MG57 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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JVC Everio GZ-MG57

 

Small size hard drive

Software, very grainy video

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JVC Everio GZ-MG57

 

small, good software, 3rd geneeration unit and jvc has finally gotten it right, no artifacting, good in low light, very good responding auto focus, amazing 7 hours of video at high quality setting, software has been updated from previous models. jvc...

Very good pix quality in low light

None that bothered me

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JVC Everio GZ-MG57

 

this camera is very cool replacing a jvc digital tape camcorder with this 1 it is asmazing plus the price was right $299.00 can't beat that. wow.new from local store.

very small instant record 1 touch never record over picture

i haven't found 1 yet

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JVC Everio GZ-MG57

 

decent camcorder,good feel in hand and good features

size,features

software not good

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Amazon review summary for the JVC GZ-MG57

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of the JVC GZ-MG57 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com.

usability, portability, value for money, color, zoom

94% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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HD is versatile, but sometimes not the best

 

HD is versatile, but sometimes not the best

Being able to record 8 hours at a time is great. The only drawback to the hard drive type of recording is that a new file is created each time. The positive to that is that it makes for ease of transfer. You can record to DVD with the software they...

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I haven't stopped baking since I received this mixer!!!

 

I haven't stopped baking since I received this mixer!!!

I love this mixer and I haven't stopped baking since I received this mixer. I'm not in a position to afford a Kitchen Aid mixer for about $200 dollars at this point in my life. I saw this mixer and decided I would like to give it a go. I think I...

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Decent for Windows, not as good for Macs

 

Decent for Windows, not as good for Macs

I work in a Mac school, and it is a pain to bring the videos in to the included software, and then convert them so I can alter them in iMovie. Besides that, the camera is excellent, good harddrive (i got the 30G version) and the transfers are amazingly...

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Decent for Windows, not as good for Macs

 

I work in a Mac school, and it is a pain to bring the videos in to the included software, and then convert them so I can alter them in iMovie.

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JVC Everio GZMG57 DIGITEL MEDIA CAMCORDER

 

JVC Everio GZMG57 DIGITEL MEDIA CAMCORDER

With the camera recording and I turn my body I get a jerking motion on the play back. The biggest complaint I have is the lack of instructions that can be understood on how to do THINGS. Yes, I see a phone number. I can call and I have done this. When...

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Product Specifications

Just Keep on Shooting! Nothing to load, nothing to eject, nothing to finalize. Everio is designed to eliminate your worries. Just keep on shooting, because the built-in large capacity hard drive easily stores hours and hours of your video inside a lightweight compact camcorder. Plus shoot thousands of digital still images. So whether you're at home or on the go, you'll always be ready to record or playback your memories.

Audio Input

Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific

Camcorder Features

Widescreen Video Capture: Yes

Camera Flash

Type: None

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card

Digital Storage Media

Type:Hard disk drive

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:4.3in
Height:2.7in
Weight:14.5oz
Width:2.7in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.9cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Snow / Sports mode / Spotlight / Twilight mode

Header

Manufacturer:JVC
Model:MG57
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:JVC GZ

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.2-2.0
Max Focal Length:45mm
Min Focal Length:3mm
Optical Zoom:15
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Still Resolution:1Megapixel
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution:746.5Kpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution:1.33Mpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/5"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):5.1 mm ( 1/5 ) / 5.1 mm ( 1/5" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:MPEG-2
Digital Zoom:700
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 200
Media Type:Hard disk drive
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder
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