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JVC Everio GZ-MG505 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CCD

16:9 - 10x Optical Zoom - 300x Digital Zoom - Electronic IS - 30 GB Hard Drive - MPN: GZMG505US See Product Details

Product Details of JVC Everio GZ-MG505 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CCD

Description

The GZ-MG505 creates sharp & vivid images by dedicating a 1.33 megapixel CCD to each red, green & blue color. The GZ-MG505's advanced prism optics & filterless 3-CCD pixel shift technology quadruple the pixel count to record 5 megapixel-class stills. In the video mode, this Everio uses 774,180 effective pixels for each RGB color for full-resolution 2.3 megapixel imaging. The broader dynamic range allows you to enjoy videos with truly realistic colors, digital stills up to 2560 x 1920 pixels. The GZ-MG505's optics use 3-dimensional angle mounting technology to assure high precision prism/ CCD registration with extreme accuracy on the order of one micron.

Quick Glance

Recording Media: Hard Drive, Memory Card

LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in

Interface Type: 1 x USB, 1 x Audio/Video Out, 1 x S-Video Out, 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC Power In

Green Compliance: yes

Image Stabilization: Electronic

Optical Zoom: 10

Weight: 15.84

Summary

Product Title: JVC Everio GZ-MG505 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CCD

Manufacturer: JVC

Power Score: 3.8 | 4 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CCD

Image Sensor Quantity: 3

Image Sensor Size: 1/4.5"

Lens Features

Optical Zoom: 10 X

Digital Zoom: 300x

Filter Diameter: 37 mm

Video Recording

Recording Media: Hard Drive, Memory Card

Video Capture Format: MPEG-2

Image Stabilization: Electronic

General Features

LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in

Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Audio/Video Out, 1 x S-Video Out, 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC Power In

Hard Drive Capacity: 30 GB

Additional Features: PC Connection, Self Timer, Viewfinder

Power

Power Source: DC Input, Lithium-Ion Battery, Rechargeable Battery

Green Compliance: yes

Dimensions

Height: 2.87 in

Width: 2.91 in

Depth: 4.92 in

Weight: 15.84 oz, 1.10 lbs

Dimensions: 2.87" Height x 2.91" Width x 4.92" Depth

Warranty

Warranty Information: 1 Year

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: 8x optical zoom for still image Megabrid Engine 3-Dimension Noise Reduction (3D NR) Exposure Settings: Video: -6EV - +6EV Still: -2EV - +2EV Sensitivity: ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 Multi-Language On-Screen: English French Spanish Portuguese Japanese Korean Chinese (Traditional)

Exposure Control: Program AE Aperture Priority Shutter Priority

White Balance Modes: Full-Auto Halogen Cloud Fine Manual

Product Series: G

Total Camcorder Resolution: 4 Megapixel

Longest Shutter Speed: 1/2 Second

Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/4000 Second

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Reviews on JVC Everio GZ-MG505 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CCD

  • 4
  By member: B54BR - Feb 4, 2007

Everio GZ-MG505 Hard Drive Camcorder (1.33MP, 10x...

Strengths: Camera is small and light. The design is extremely convenient. 3 CCD sensor, 5 mega pixels still images, 2.7 LCD screen and large 30 GB hardrive are the camcorder's major strengths.

Weakness: The battery that comes with the camcorder is too small in capacity. In respect to other camcorder's that I have purchased, this camcorder does not supply a memory card for the pictures.

I have already made 2 videos with this camcorder. I am very satisfied with almost everything. I am especially impressed with the video quality. Editing the videos was a fun aspect of the camcorder's software. The only thing that is inconvenient is that the customer would need to take off the lense hood if he/she would want to use the UV lense filter.

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  • 3.9
  testseek.com - Feb 9, 2009

JVC Everio GZ-MG505

Testseek.com has collected 21 expert reviews for JVC Everio GZ-MG505 and the average expert rating is 78 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 2.0
  TopTenREVIEWS.com - Jul 16, 2008

JVC Everio GZ-MG505

JVC Everio GZ-MG505 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 1.64 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #45 hard drive camcorder of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a...

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  • 4.0
  videomaker.com - Nov 30, -0001

JVC Everio GZ-MG505 Hard Drive Camcorder

JVC's GZ-MG505 is an update to its predecessor, the GZ-MG500. It still continues to be a user-friendly camcorder for beginning shooters while adding a few new features that will entertain shooters with a little more ambition. But the shooters who will benefit the most from this camcorder are the ones who desire a move away from a tape format toward one that's more convenient for transferring...

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