JVC Everio GZ-MG330 Reviews: JVC HDD storage camcorder

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This camcorder is a good all rounder. “Small and compact so fits easily into a handbag. looks really good. not at all…” Sheila, Isle of Man View all 229 real customer reviews

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35x optical zoom, Image Stabilisation, 2 hours of battery More »

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229 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
94% of people recommend it.

Reevoo's summary of reviews:

Pros: Lightweight, zoom, easy download to PC, good replay
Cons: Low light picture quality, battery life, no microphone input

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Battery life	7.6
Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	8.6
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.2
Weight	9.2
Overall rating	8.9

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Anonymous verified purchaser , “professional and kindhearted”

Score 9.0/10

+ easy to use, light and small enough for handbags

- image quality could be improved

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purchased 31 Jul 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ see above

- none really...not quite so good in low light, but that doesnt matter for what its used for. Software for putting material onto the net is a little complicated, but doubtless we'll get there.

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purchased 15 Dec 2008

Louise, Aylesbury

Score 9.0/10

+ Simplicity

- not sure yet

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purchased 13 Dec 2008

Peter, Newcastle Staffs

Score 9.0/10

+ Excellent buy, lightweight, small, easy to use, overall controls very good.

- Mechanical shutter rather than electircal, so you need to remember to open shutter

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purchased 08 Dec 2008

Louise, Cleckheaton

Score 10.0/10

+ Small, compact & light. Stunning red colour!

- None

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purchased 15 Dec 2008

t, widnes

Score 10.0/10

+ overll good camera value for money

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purchased 16 Dec 2008

Margaret, Aberdeen

Score 10.0/10

+ Simple to use. Very light to handle.

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purchased 01 Dec 2008

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Expert reviews for JVC Everio GZ-MG330

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New year, new Everios.With some revolutionary HD tech at the lofty heights of the Everio range JVC has turned its attention to tweaking the Everyman cams, with new models announced at the world's largest consumer tech show in Vegas.The first to hit the UK's shores is the budget MG330, part of a range that extends up to the Full HD GD7 model. The essence of the Everio remains - a 30GB HDD using MPEG2 compression - however, there are some outstanding cosmetic tweaks and a new lens system to serve up unrivalled video.Design and layoutThe most striking aspect of this latest range of Everio…

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reviewed 07 Mar 2008

Product Features

Optical Zoom Ratio	35
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Media Format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media Format	HDD
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Digital Zoom Ratio	800
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Image Stabilisation	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Dimensions (mm)	54x68x113
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Battery Life in Hours	2
Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1	30.5
If you want to protect your camera or camcorder lens from getting scratched you will need a filter. A filter screws on to the front of the lens. The filter diameter is the distance across the lens.
Weight (g)	360
The weight of the product in grams.
Docking Station	No
A docking station, also known as a cradle, is used to rest your equipment whilst it charges and also allows transfer of data to a computer.
Monitor Resolution (pixels)	112000

Screen Size in Inches	2.7
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
16:9 Recording Format	Yes
HDMI Interface	0
Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Hard Disk Capacity in GB	30
Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
Remote Control	Yes
Waterproof	No
If your camcorder is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Digital Still Photography	Yes
A Digital Still Photography function on a camcorder allows you to use the camcorder as if it was a digital camera. Camcorders with photo function often save to a separate memory card such as an SD Card.
Night Recording	Yes
Night Recording is a special mode that allows you to record in low light situations.

Also known as: JVC GZMG330H, JVC 'Everio', JVC GZ-MG330

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Manufacturer's Description

Elegant and slim HDD/microSD Hybrid camcorder with KONICA MINOLTA LENS, 35x optical zoom, easy to navigate Laser Touch Operation and 30GB HDD for up to 37.5 hours of recording.

• KONICA MINOLTA LENS
• Gigabrid Engine
• Laser Touch Operation
• 2.7" 16:9 Widescreen Clear LCD Monitor
• Auto LCD Backlight Control
• Data Battery
• Picture Titles
• Quick Restart
• Direct DVD Button/Direct Backup Button
• USB2.0 High-Speed Transfer
• 1/6-inch 800k pixel CCD
• 30GB Internal Hard Disk Drive for up to 37 hr. 30 min. of recording
• 7 hr. 10 min. of the best quality recording (ULTRA FINE)
• 35x Optical Zoom / 800x Digital Zoom
• Memory Card Slot for microSD
• Software provided (for Windows®)

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