CASIO AV CAMCORDER CABLE

July 11, 2008 | By Doug In Digital Camcorder |

CASIO AV CAMCORDER CABLE
CASIO AV CAMCORDER CABLE

JVC GZ-MG130EK Hard Disk Camcorder
Record up to 37 hours of video with the “European Family Camcorder of the Year, 2007-2008″, as voted by the EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association): the Everio GZ-MG130 from JVC! With its 30 GB hard drive, the GZ-MG130 camcorder records images directly in MPEG 2 format so you can burn them to DVD or export them to a computer. It features an electronic image stabiliser, an image processor and a spectacular 34x optical zoom, so you can film remote subjects in perfect detail. Concerts, sporting events or ceremonies youll have the best seat in the house thanks to the large 2.7 screen! Plus, its 800,000 pixel video sensor and memory card slot even let you snap and store photos. Dont bog yourself down with DVDs or MiniDVs; record hours of video footage directly onto the Everio GZ-MG 130s 30 GB hard drive!
Used Price: ?184.99
Customer Review: Spend a little extra, if you can…
I almost went for this camcorder, but in the end, I opted for a Sony DCR-SR62 camcorder. It cost just under ?300, has a 30Gb hard disc built in and a touch-screen display, but has a 1.3Mp resolution. It really makes a huge difference on the quality of your videos. I’ve got nothing against this particular JVC model, but at the time I knew nothing about camcorders, and am glad I chose to spend a little extra and go for the Sony. Hope this helps !
Customer Review: Easy to use, loads of storage space and great price.
I think the title says it all. Really simple camcorder to use, used it straight out of the box with no hassles at all. Very impressed with the storage capacity. I spent a long time researching which camera to opt for, and after many weeks of reading reviews and checking prices, I definitely made the right choice! The reason for writing the review is to let people know that it is possible to use the simplest editing software, Windows Movie Maker, which is provided free with Windows. Earlier comments suggest the editing software which is bundled is not very good, but you just need to know how to use it. On the CD that comes with the camera is an application called PowerDirector, this allows you to change the saved movie file from a .MOD file (the JVC standard extension) to a AVI or MPEG file for use with Windows Movie Maker or any other editing software. Open PowerDirector Import your .MOD files. Add your .MOD files to the timeline (or) If you want to create individual .AVI or .MPG files, add the files to the timeline individually. Once your timeline is setup how you’d like it, Click “Produce” Now select Save to File Finally Select .AVI or .MPG and select the directory that you’d like your file stored to. It’s that easy. Then edit to your hearts content! Buy one - at this price you’d be daft not too!

JVC GZ-MG365 Slim HDD/micro SD Hybrid Camcorder With Konica Minolta Lens (35x Optical Zoom)
Amazon Price: ?350.30
Customer Review: Good but would have been better.
Ive had the camera for about 3 days now and i have been playing with it since. my first impression is physically its not very striking when you see it. it doesn’t have the wow factor. its very plain and simple not very stylish but very compact and light weight. now lets talk about the video and picture quality and performance, ill give it a thumbs up for having 60gb capacity, the video quality its just a standard definition but good enough to watch on a 42 inch TV without pixelating to much, the 35X zoom lens is good but a bit slow in zooming. shooting in low conditions is average, it has a built in automatic illuminating light but not very helpful, they could have consider a night vision like the sony sr36 hdd. its very user friendly you dont have be a nerd to operate this machine. the laser touch sensitive control panel on the view finder is pretty good as well. now for the not so good bits. the battery pack that comes with the kit is rediculous, fully charge it will only last 10mins of recording time. i mean come on 10 mins for a camcorder that can record for atleast 14 hours. hmmm? the grip of everio is not as ergonomic as the sony’s, your hand should be dead straight 90 degrees unlike sony’s elevated zoom controls. and last but not the least, the picture quality on camera mode is not as sharp and you can not take a snap shot whilst you are in video mode you have to switch back to camera mode to to take pictures. I would rate this camcorder 7 out of 10 for having a large 60gb storage, good quality videos and being very compact and light weight. its cheaper and have more storage than sony’s equivalent (only 40gb). for its tag price this camcorder is good value for your money but but you are willing to give a little bit more go for sony.