JVC Everio GZ-MC200U - camcorder - Microdrive
Manufacturer: JVC Part number: GZ-MC200U
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review
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- Description:
- JVC's cutting edge digital media camera is a totally new way to shoot and enjoy digital video. The Everio records 60 minutes of MiniDV quality MPEG-2 video or over 5,500 1600x1200 UXGA high resolution stills on the included high capacity 4GB Microdrive card. Thanks to its 2.12M CCD imager, Super Hi-Rez Lens and JVC's exclusive Megabrid ... Read more
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User reviews
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Great Camcorder, But Has Major Flaws
by paulkump on February 28, 2008
Pros: Excellent video and sound. Fits in my pocket.
Cons: Battery life is less than an hour. Must use abysmal JVC software. Software is not available for macs.
Summary: Background: I have owned and operated this camera for about five years now. I have been around the country using this camera. I also made some great dvds of my ...
Summary: Background: I have owned and operated this camera for about five years now. I have been around the country using this camera. I also made some great dvds of my college years. I am not a photographer. In fact, most of the time, I don't adjust any of the manual settings on cameras and camcorders. However, I am an electrical and computer engineer, so I am proficient in technology.
Pros: First of all, this camcorder is EXTREMELY small-the main reason I bought it. It fits right into my pocket. Those who complain about no placement for the thumb, or small buttons just don't want a small camcorder! These are the results from a small camera. I can deal with it, not a problem. The stills are great when they are outdoors, as well as the video. The indoor/low-light quality has given this camera a bad name. I want to say that if you take time to adjust the settings (cloudy mode/shutter speed), then the indoor pics/vids will be just fine. The camera remembers these settings. So, if you are outdoors, you can put in auto mode. Then you can switch to manual if you are indoors.
Cons: BATTERY LIFE! The battery life is absolutely horrible. It gives one hour, max! You will definitely need to buy a spare. What's worse than the battery life is the pathetic software that JVC gives you with it. Sure, it is easy to go right from the microdrive to a DVD, but if you want to edit it, it may take you a long time. It is not very intuitive. What's worse is that you have to use their software because the file has an extension of .MOD. Most programs won't recognize this. I tried changing it to .mpeg, but it wouldn't work. Finally, the software will not run on a mac. This is a huge flaw because macs (when they recognize the file) can process and edit video much more efficiently than a windows machine.
Neutral: The 4 GB hardive is fine. It is not big, it is not small. It suffices. I like the SD slot and being able to assign video to the microdrive and pics to the SD card.
Conclusion: Despite the small size and the excellent video quality, I would NOT buy this camera again. JVC screwed up with their software. Mac users should not even consider this product. I could live with the short battery life (a small camera means a small battery), if only JVC could fix their software.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: JVC
- Part number: GZ-MC200U
- Description: JVC's cutting edge digital media camera is a totally new way to shoot and enjoy digital video. The Everio records 60 minutes of MiniDV quality MPEG-2 video or over 5,500 1600x1200 UXGA high resolution stills on the included high capacity 4GB Microdrive card. Thanks to its 2.12M CCD imager, Super Hi-Rez Lens and JVC's exclusive Megabrid engine you're getting the latest technology for superior performance. Make digital-to-digital transfers using the USB 2.0 interface for quick downloading to a PC. Print directly from the USB to any PictBridge compatible printer. The rotating grip of the MC200 let's you comfortably transition shooting angles from the palm of your hand.
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.12 megapixels
- Digital Zoom 200 x
- Effective Photo Resolution 2 megapixels
- Camcorder Media Type Microdrive
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3.6"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Analog video format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Special Effects Monotone,
Sepia,
Classic Film,
Strobe - Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Digital Scene Transition Black & white fader,
Slide wipe,
Door wipe,
White fader,
Window wipe,
Scroll wipe,
Black fader,
Shutter wipe,
Corner wipe - Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Snow,
Sports mode,
Twilight mode,
Spotlight - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Fine,
Cloudy,
Halogen - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic - Image Recording Format JPEG
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Slow synchro,
Fill-in mode,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Features Flash +/- compensation
- AV Interfaces S-Video,
Composite video Exposure & White Balance
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range
Lens System
- Type 10 x x Zoom lens - 4.5 mm - 45 mm - F/1.8-2.2
- Lens aperture F/1.8-2.2
- Optical zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 4.5 mm
- Max focal length 45 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 30.5 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Additional Features DPOF support,
Audio recording,
Built-in speaker,
Backlight compensation,
PictBridge support,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Date/time stamp,
Direct print - Software Drivers & Utilities,
JVC Digital Photo Navigator,
Cyberlink DVD Solution - Included Accessories S-Video cable,
Lens cap,
Hand strap,
USB cable,
Power adapter,
Audio cable,
Audio / video cable Camera Flash
- Effective Flash Range 6.6 ft
Display
- Type 1.8 in LCD display
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x S-Video output,
1 x Headphones,
1 x DC power input - Memory Card Slot SD card,
CompactFlash Card Microphone
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Memory / Storage
- Media type Microdrive
- Internal Storage 4 GB Microdrive
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 34 VA - With 32MB card,
Standard JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 50 VA - With 32MB card,
Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 60 VA - With 32MB card,
Standard JPEG 1280 x 960 : 120 VA - With 32MB card,
Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 95 VA - With 32MB card,
Standard JPEG 1024 x 768 : 185 VA - With 32MB card,
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 205 VA - With 32MB card,
Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 375 VA - With 32MB card System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME,
MS Windows XP,
MS Windows 2000 - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Battery
- Supported Battery JVC BN-VM200U
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 800 mAh ( Included )
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone technology [Aug 27, 2010 from CDS: Audio Input] Electret condenser
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Rotating
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.9 in
- Depth 3.7 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Weight 0.7 lbs
Accessories
- KATA D-Light Capsule-185 DL - protective case for camcorder (35033783)129.99 - 160.26
- KATA D-Light Capsule-183 DL - protective case for camcorder (35033782)149.89
- Sony SPK HCG - marine case for camcorder (34580847)239.96
- Canon CA 950 - Power adapter + battery charger (33615515)164.99
- Canon MA 300 - camcorder microphone adapter (30121346)174.49 - 174.95
- Hoodman EX KIT PRO LCD screen hood loupe (34409067)159.95
- Sony SPK CXB - marine case for camcorder (34580865)199.00 - 216.72
- Sony SPK HCC - marine case for camcorder (32328196)209.95
- Sony SPK HCD - marine case for camcorder (32849566)199.00
- Novoflex BALSON-AK - lens hood (31060082)148.50
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:JVC
- Address:
1700 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 - Phone: 1-800-252-5722
