JVC GZ-MG142 Reviews: JVC HDD storage camcorder

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+ This camcorder has no outstanding positive points. - It scores poorly on battery life. “compact, light and ease of use. software is easy to install and use.” Anonymous verified purchaser View all 31 real customer reviews

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34x optical zoom, Image Stabilisation, 1.5 hours of battery More »

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

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Battery life	6.5
Ease of use	8.9
Image quality	8.5
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.1
Weight	9.3
Overall rating	8.6

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Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Compact, light and ease of use. Software is easy to install and use.

- None, I'm very happy with my purchase.

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69 of 69 people found this review helpful

purchased 25 Jun 2007

Andy, Accrington

Score 8.0/10

+ Excellent quality, good software, small and light weight.

- Battery life isnt great and additional batteries aren't cheap.

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8 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 23 Nov 2007

antony, halifax

Score 10.0/10

+ its very easy to use and light weight its so easy to use even my partner could work it out without help

- Reviewer left no comment

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8 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 15 Dec 2007

pauline, bolton

Score 10.0/10

+ It is lightweight and compact. It is one button then it goes straight on to cd very easy to use.

- Battery does not last very long

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purchased 25 Jan 2008

Gavin, Glasgow

Score 9.0/10

+ Very easy to use and lightweight, convenient size and good features, good image quality. Great product for price.

- Battery life not that great with standard battery although believe a bigger battery can be bought.

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purchased 27 Jan 2008

Kathryn, Cheltenham

Score 8.0/10

+ Size and weight.

- Battery does not last very long.

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purchased 27 Jan 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ compact and lightweight

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 26 Dec 2007

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Very l;ight
Easy too operate

- poor hand book explaining variuos operations

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purchased 19 Jan 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 6.0/10

+ weight, ease of use, Hard drive.

- battery capacity poor

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purchased 08 Jan 2008

paul, bournemouth

Score 7.0/10

+ lightness in the hand ,picture quality and easy controls

- having to change files to avi before i can edit on my software not a big thing just a pain.

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purchased 27 Jan 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ big memory

- nothing

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purchased 14 Jan 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ It is light and easy to carry. A child could use it within 10 mins of opening it.

- None that I have experienced.

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purchased 31 Jan 2008

Mark, Worcester

Score 8.0/10

+ Picture quality great on small screen.
Great value for money
Easy to use
Easy to transfer files from camcorder to computer

- Battery life not brilliant.
Picture quality not brilliant on large TV screens (37"+)
Minimal accesories i.e remote, docking station etc

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purchased 07 Feb 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ Reviewer left no comment

- limited software package.

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purchased 20 Jan 2008

Jo, Suffolk

Score 10.0/10

+ It's light weight easy to use, and gives quality filming

- Battery could last just a little longer

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purchased 06 Feb 2008

Lorraine, Oban

Score 8.0/10

+ good picture and ease of use

- battery too small and does not hold charge for long

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purchased 03 Feb 2008

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Product Features

Optical Zoom Ratio	34
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
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.
resolution (Megapixel)	1

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)	66x71x110
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Battery Life in Hours	1.5
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)	330
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.
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	40
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	No
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.