JVC GZ-MG360 Everio Hybrid Camcorder

  • B&H # JVGZMG360B
  • Mfr# GZ-MG360B

Product Highlights

  • 1/6" CCD Image Sensor
  • 2.7" LCD Display
  • 35x Optical Zoom
  • USB 2.0
  • PictBridge Compatible
  • Laser Touch Navigation
  • LED Light
  • Micro SD Slot
  • 60GB Hard Disk Drive

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JVC's GZ-MG360 Everio Hybrid Camcorder offers a large hard drive for capturing all your favorite moments with up to 14 hours and 20 minutes of recording time in the ULTRA FINE recording mode. You can also record extra video footage and still images to MicroSD cards. In addition, its compact size allows you take this camcorder virtually anywhere you go, while its stylish color adds to the fun. The 1/6" CCD sensor, in tandem with the Gigabrid Engine, provides high quality video and stills every time you shoot.

If you weren't already impressed with JVC's GZ-MG360, consider that it also features Laser Touch Navigation, a system that lets you scroll along the side of the LCD screen, instead of on it, for menus and browsing through video clips. This camcorder also boasts 35x optical zoom, Quick Restart, a Konica Minolta lens and Direct DVD and Direct Backup buttons among other features. This affordable yet sleek and functional camcorder could be just what you've been looking for.

60GB Hard Disk Drive
The 60GB hard disk drive can hold just over 14 hours of footage in the best recording mode (ULTRA FINE) and up to 75 hours in ECO mode. Forget about the days of carrying around extra tapes or DVDs, with this much recording space no matter how long your record the GZ-MG360 will be able to keep up.
1/6" CCD Image Sensor
The 1/6" CCD image sensor in this camcorder captures stunning video and stills each and every time you shoot.
Laser Touch Navigation
JVC's Laser Touch Navigation is much like the touch screen menu navigation systems seen on other brands of camcorders, except that there's no need to touch your LCD screen - preventing it from being smudged or damaged. Simply run your finger along the illuminated scroll bar to the left of the LCD screen to browse and select video clips and to operate menus for the camcorder.
Elegant Design
The compact size of the camera makes it ideal for travel. Just slip it into your bag and forget about it until you're ready to start recording. The sleek color also adds to the style factor of the GZ-MG360, making you look not only smart but hip.
35x Optical Zoom
The 35x optical zoom brings your subjects in close and clear with no loss in image quality.
Micro SD Card Slot
Record your extra video footage and still images to micro SD cards for easy transfer to your PC for emailing, printing or sharing on sites like YouTube. Micro SD cards can also be used with PictBridge compatible devices for fast and easy printing.
Gigabrid Engine
JVC's Gigabrid Engine works to provide you with the best image possible from the 1/6" CCD image sensor by using a progressive scan to gather the most information from your footage. Five digital noise reduction technologies also work together to improve the vertical resolution of the GZ-MG360 over previous standard definition camcorders made by JVC.
Direct DVD/Direct Backup Button
With the touch of a button, you can burn your footage to DVD (using a connected DVD burner) with the Direct DVD button. In similar fashion, the Direct Backup Button allows you to back up your video to your PC with just a touch.
Windows Software
This camcorder comes with CyberLink DVD Solution and Digital Photo Navigator software for Windows operating systems.
Quick Restart
When you open the LCD screen on the camera it will be ready to record in less than a second, ensuring that you never miss the perfect moment again.
Remote Control
The included remote allows you to control the camcorder from a distance.
Optics
Sensor 1/6" CCD
Lens 2.2 - 77 mm
f/1.8 - 4.0
Zoom Optical: 35x
Digital: 800x
Filter Size 30.5 mm
Recording
System NTSC
Recording Media Hard Disk Drive 60GB Video Only
MicroSD  Video/Image
Recording Time Hard Disk Drive
Ultra Fine: 860 minutes
Economy: 4500 minutes
MicroSD
4GB: Ultra Fine: 57 minutes
4GB: Economy: 298 minutes
Video Format Standard Definition
MPEG2
720 x 480, 352 x 240
Still Image Resolution Not Specified By Manufacturer
Display
Display Type LCD
Screen Size 2.7"
Touchscreen No
Add-on Lens
Features
Image Stabilization Digital
Lux Not Specified By Manufacturer
Built-in Mic Yes
Built-in Speaker Yes
Built-in Light/Flash Light - Yes
Flash - No
Accessory Shoe None
Tripod Mount 1/4"
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs None
Outputs 1x USB 2.0
1x USB/A/V out 1
Please Note:

USB/A/V out=Type A & Type B USB mini

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Microphone Input No
Headphone Jack No
General
System Requirements Windows System
  • XP (SP2), Vista
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Power Adapter 110-240VAC, 50/60HZ
Dimensions (WxHxD) 21.26 x 26.77 x 44.49" / 54 x 68 x 113 cm
Weight Not Specified By Manufacturer

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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JVC GZ-MG360 Everio Hybrid Camcorder
 
4.6

(based on 8 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable to operate (8)
  • Great picture quality (7)
  • Simple controls (7)
  • Great features (6)
  • Great sound (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Travel (8)
    • Home movies (6)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual user (6)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    4.0

    Great compact camcorder

    By A_Pittsburgh

    from Pittsburgh, PA

    About Me Casual User

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable to Operate
    • Great Features

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home Movies
      • Travel

      Comments about JVC GZ-MG360 Everio Hybrid Camcorder:

      I use this product for capturing family gatherings and outings. This is my second HD camcorder. My first one is a panaonic which is a bit heavier (which was the case 2-3 years back). So I can definitely appreciate how compact this one is. Picture quality is good (not the greatest)and is very easy to operate. I would recommend this for casual users.

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      5.0

      Better than Advertised

      By Allen4536

      from Plano, Tx

      About Me Casual User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable to Operate
      • Great Features
      • Great Picture Quality
      • Great Sound
      • Simple Controls

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home Movies
        • Travel

        Comments about JVC GZ-MG360 Everio Hybrid Camcorder:

        I've used the camera indoors and outdoors. I am very pleased. battery life is great. The picture quality is excellent. I like the built in lens cover, although using a a uv filter makes it a bit useless. I have to get used to not having a viewfinder and using the swingout screen as the viewfinder.

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        4.0

        perfect camcorder for the slopes

        By swoosh

        from Mililani, Hawaii

        About Me Video Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Comfortable to Operate
        • Great Features
        • Great Picture Quality
        • Simple Controls

        Cons

        • None at this time

        Best Uses

        • Home Movies
        • Travel

        Comments about JVC GZ-MG360 Everio Hybrid Camcorder:

        I use this camcorder for our ski trip and its perfect. Its small size makes it easy to hold while riding along side the family. Along with the wide angle lens(purchased seperatly), its the perfect combo for the action shots that usually happen when you are either too close or too far. The hard drive stores all the action and a micro SD card can also be used. Easy to store, light weight compact size, with all the features I need.

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          excellent camera [...]

          By darthvishi

          from columbus ohio

          About Me Casual User

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Comfortable to Operate
          • Great Picture Quality
          • Simple Controls

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Home Movies
            • Travel

            Comments about JVC GZ-MG360 Everio Hybrid Camcorder:

            easy to handle (fits right into your hand!) and operate, clear picture. simply turn it on, open the lens cap, and you're ready to go. i have not tested any of the more advanced features but am pleased with the performance so far. excellent choice for those wanting quality video at a reasonable price, and probably as close as you can get to hi-def without having to take the plunge to replace your tv and dvd, and upgrade your computer's burner.

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great video camera

            By adam inwi

            from la crosse,wi

            About Me Casual User

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable to Operate
            • Durable
            • Great Features
            • Great Picture Quality
            • Great Sound
            • Simple Controls
            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Documentaries
              • Home Movies
              • Movies/Short Films
              • Travel

              Comments about JVC GZ-MG360 Everio Hybrid Camcorder:

              This product works great. We were at first a little hesitant by not having a view finder, but you dont even need it. Actually it is better without the viewfinder and you use the video screen.

              Great picture and easy as heck to use.

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              great performer for the price

              By skip

              from saint louis , mo

              About Me Casual User

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable to Operate
              • Great Features
              • Great Picture Quality
              • Great Sound
              • Simple Controls
              • Versatile

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Home Movies
                • Travel

                Comments about JVC GZ-MG360 Everio Hybrid Camcorder:

                so far so good. easy to use, comfortable to hold, intuitive features. like the hdd versus discs / tapes. anxious to try photo feature.

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                (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Amazing camcorder

                By LB

                from Tampa, FL

                About Me Casual User

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Comfortable to Operate
                • Great Features
                • Great Picture Quality
                • Great Sound
                • Simple Controls

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Family
                  • Travel

                  Comments about JVC GZ-MG360 Everio Hybrid Camcorder:

                  This is an amazing piece of equipment. Very intuitive and easy to use. I bought it for my parents who are going on a trip to Alaska and my mom figured out how to use it without the instructions.

                  I love the ability to move video on to DVD - very simple!

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                  (15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Amazing Camera

                  By Frankie T

                  from Connecticut

                  About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable to Operate
                  • Great Picture Quality
                  • Simple Controls
                  • Versatile

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Family
                    • Movies/Short Films
                    • Travel
                    • Weddings

                    Comments about JVC GZ-MG360 Everio Hybrid Camcorder:

                    I got this camera recently, and I couldn't be happier with it. I make a lot of home videos and I have a channel on YouTube [...] This camera is perfect for my needs, and the MPEG format is fine for Adobe Premiere. The touch navigation system is cool, but takes a little getting used to. It doesn't have a viewfinder, which I don't find terribly detrimental, but I just figured I'd point that out. The images are really clear, but unless you have some way to edit 16:9 widescreen on your computer, then you'll need to shoot in 4:3. With the 60GB HDD, you can record 14 hours of the highest quality video, and 75 hours of the lowest. The 35X optical zoom is wonderful. You can see objects 200 feet away like they're a few feet in front of you. Even the digital zoom looks fine, at 70X.It looks great and is very portable. I'd also like to point out that the lens cover is very amusing. Instead ofa lens cap, it has a switch near the lens which you flip to take the cover on or off. The last point is that it opens automatically when you open the LCD screen, which also takes a bit of getting used to.I can't really think of anything bad about it, just that it takes a little bit of getting used to.

                    • How long have you owned it:
                    • A month or less

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                    Batteries & Power

                    Don't get caught without power, always have a spare battery.

                    JVC -  BN-VF815 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack - 7.2V, 1460mAh
                    • Price: $47.99
                     

                    Bags & Cases

                    Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.

                    Lowepro -  Edit 100 Camera Shoulder Bag
                      • Original: $12.07
                      • Save: $0.60
                    • Price: $11.47
                     

                    Filters

                    Protect your lens or produce a desired visual effect by adding a filter.

                    Tiffen -  30.5mm UV Protector Filter
                    • Price: $6.20
                     

                    Lenses & Adaptors

                    Capture the right view with a conversion lens.

                    Century Precision Optics -  DS-55WA-37 0.55x Wide Angle Adapter
                    • Price: $114.95
                     

                    On-Camera Lights

                    Adjust the lighting for virtually any indoor and many outdoor applications.

                    Sima -  SL-20LX Universal LED On Camera Light
                    • Price: $24.22
                     

                    What's in the Box

                    JVC GZ-MG360 Everio Hybrid Camcorder
                    • AC Adapter
                    • BN-VF808U Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
                    • Shoulder Strap
                    • A/V Cable
                    • USB Cable
                    • Remote Control & Battery
                    • Core Filter
                    • CyberLink DVD Solution Software
                    • Digital Photo Navigator
                    • 1-Year Parts & 90-Days Labor Warranty
                     
                     
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