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JVC Everio GZ-MG555
TYPE: Digital Camcorder
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The JVC Everio GZ-MG555 features a 5MP still-capture mode and a 30GB hard disk drive, which holds thousands of 5MP images. (It also stores photos on SD or SDHC cards that can be quickly read by a card reader or printer.) The big hard drive handles more than 7 hours of DVD-quality video. That makes it easier to copy files to your computer for editing or to write directly to a DVD. The JVC sports a 10X optical zoom with an incredibly bright f/1.2 lens that focuses as close as 5 inches. There's no optical image stabilization, but the larger format and resolution of the CCD sensor allow for efficient electronic stabilization for video. There's a flash for stills and an LED light for video, useful in low light or for fill. Still-image controls include shutter speed and aperture, as well as a variety of creative presets and noise reduction for both still and video. Maximum video resolution is 720x480 pixels per frame (DVD quality) with stereo sound; unfortunately, this relatively inexpensive camera doesn't record high-definition video. A mic input and cold-shoe let you mount an optional stereo microphone. The included dock lets you recharge the camcorder and fix your connections for dubbing to your computer, playing video on your TV, or sending images to your PictBridge-enabled printer. A nice touch: Just opening the 2.7-inch LCD monitor turns the camcorder on. The JVC Everio GZ-MG555 is available with a MSRP of $899.95.
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