JVC Everio GZ-MG40 1.33 MP 20 GB Hard Disk Drive Camcorder w/15x Optical Zoom
List Price: $799.99
Details
- 20 GB hard-drive camcorder; extravagant-quality MPEG-2 recording
- Three-dimensional discordance reduction for clear picture
- F1.2 lens, 1.33 MP CCD, 15x visual zoom, 700x digital zoom
Description
No more tapes, track record direct to the internal hard drive.Don't tape it. Don't worry about reloading discs either, because the palm sized GZ-MG40 records over 24 hours of video on it's ripe-capacity 20 GB hard disk drive. So when you are on the go, vacationing or at a family event, pack your lightweight Everio and go. There are four recording modes allows you to distance the way you want. The ULTRA mode will record over 4.5 hours of almost DVD talking picture quality. The FINE mode will record at DVD camcorder quality for over 7 hours. Either way, the apex quality MPEG-2 recordings are the same format used as a DVD. There will be no quality liability liabilities when burning to DVD. Plus, no cassettes or discs to lose. Every Everio camcorder is expected to simplify your life.The built-in hard disk drive allows you to easily delete unwanted scenes and rearrange your footage even on the go. This Everio's multi-connectivity allows you to get useful and share all your memories. Your own portable video scrapbook- from JVC. Long recording occasion and easy to use features in a palm sized hard disk drive solution. Over 4.5 Hours of Recording with 20 GB Internal Hard Disk Drive (ULTRA course)at DVD Movie QualityOver 7 Hours of Recording with 20 GB Internal Hard Disk Drive (Exquisite mode)at DVD QualityOver 9 Hours of Recording with 20 GB Internal Hard Disk Drive (Rule mode)at TV QualityHigh-Quality MPEG-2 Video Recording (up to 720 x 480/60i in ULTRA modewith Dolby Digital Audio (MOD file)Customer Reviews
Large while it lastedI purchased this camera in December of 2005 to use to register the milestones of my then 6 month old son. I ended up using it sparingly, as the freestyle would drain quickly while not being used, so everytime I went to use it, I had to remember to guardianship it up. But that's not that uncommon with rechargeable batteries, so I got used to it.
The biggist issue that 22 months after I bought it (Halloween 2007), I went to disc my son for Halloween and got an error message that said "Lens Cap", even though the lens cap was not on the camera. With a bit of online analyse, I came to find out that this was a problem with the CCD (the image sensor, I believe) and it was a known mess with JVC models and JVC was replacing/repairing units with specific model numbers. However, this exemplar was not on the list, even though I found dozens of postings on line from people with the same problem with this camera. I was skilful to convince JVC to provide a free evaluation of the problem (they tyically do battle with $60). It was the optical block (of which the CCD is a part, so I'm not totally convinced it wasn't the CCD all along). They quoted over $280 for the patch up. When I told them not to do it and to send the unit back as the repair is too expensive, they immediately lowered the worth to $190 - a little sketchy in my mind. But, I went ahead with the renewal. I haven't yet used the repaired unit, but will shortly as our second teenager is due in days.
I would recommend staying away from JVC as I don't feel I was dealt with totally and evenly in this manner. Even though they did the free evaluation, I think the issue with the CCD is something they should have handled at no fetch, since it was such a wide-spread problem. And the negotiating on the repair cost is cute sketchy for a company the size of JVC - I expect that from a local yokel. I trust JVC to quote me the best price they can acheive.
Merit Quality for the price....
This camera has worked as a matter of fact well. I use it often in a Gym videoing High School Basketball and the lighting in a gym has not been a problem and been very definite...
I do wish it had a night vision capability... it would help in quite low lighting situations... The Zoom button is hard to get if you have big hands... but not a cold for me..
Overall a very good camera...
MY JVCEVERIO MG40 AS AN Skilful CAMERA USER. EVEN TOOK COURSE IN COLLEGE
I GIVE 2 POINTS AS I CANNOT Admission MY VIDEO FOOTAGE TO COMMENT ON QUALITY. THE CAMERA IS EASY TO Journal. IT IS LIKE ALL OTHER CAMCORDERS. THE PRINT ON THE CAMERA IS VERY DIFFICULT TO READ EVEN WITH Spectacles. I AM NO TECHNOPEASANT BY ANY MEANS. I HAVE READ AND REREAD THE INSTRUCTIONS. I CAN NOT GET THE CAMERA TO REWIND OR PLAYBACK. I CALLED JVC. YESTERDAY I WAS ON Involve FOR 45 MIN. WHEN A FEMALE PICKS UP THE PHONE, SAYS, I THINK! CALL BACK TOMORROW AND SLAMMED THE PHONE DOWN. I TRIED FOR HOURS TODAY TO GET THROUGH, EVEN TO GET THROUGH TO AN Superintendent. NO LUCK, JVC SUCKS. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS THE 2ND BIGGEST CONSIDERATION YOU SHOULD TAKE ONCE YOU Arbitrate TO BUY AN EXPENSIVE PRODUCT. WITHOUT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE HOW CAN WE GET OPERATION INFORMATION WHEN Better IS NEEDED . THINK ABOUT IT! WON'T YOU!
works ok but...
This camera is pliant to operate but when it comes to getting the footage on the camera turned into a DVD it is not so uncomplicated. I am a fairly comfortable and experienced computer user but not an expert. The software included has very in short supply instructions. For example it says "never plug the camera into the computer while the camera is turned on". Later it says "don't ever face the camera on or off with it plugged into the computer". Hmmm, this makes it awfully hard to transfer files! An email to JVC chap service received no reply!
Then the files come in multiple folders with odd names and extensions. The come up short file names are actually hexadecimal numbers! Good count! How about using date and time instead?
It's not clear if I can just guard the .MOD files and delete the rest or not. Then when I burn files to DVD's they invariably have skips, even though when I flirt them on my computer they look great. Maybe this isn't the camera's fault, maybe my DVD's are inferior. Regardless i may find myself playing the camera back onto my TV and recording simultaneously onto VHS tapes if I can't work out it all out!! At this point I have lots of nice videos on my hard drive with weird names and no DVD's that I can enjoy oneself on my TV!
Outstanding little camera, but night shooting a little grainy.
I honestly like the long record time of this camera. I bought this camera for my visit to Europe, and it was great. It's small, yet powerful. I could record off and on for days before having to unload the movies on my laptop. I would suggest getting a second battery, preferably the 3 hour. The 5 hour is almost the magnitude of the camcorder itself, and made it heavier.
It was hard to find a case that is small enough for it, yet big enough to hold extra boloney like batteries. I bought the: CASE LOGIC TSC-4BLUE Make a fool of Compact Camcorder Case. It doesn't even look like a camcorder cover, which I also like.
The software that comes with it takes some getting used to, but I have in mind it works well.
Night recording is a little grainy, but not too bad. I love that it has a far-reaching screen option. The stability software works well; the hand shaking is greatly reduced.
I don't like the supremacy of the still pictures it takes, but I have a separate 8mp camera.