The GZ-MG20 is your introduction to JVC's revolutionary Everio line of digital camcorders. Instead of tape or DVD, Everio records to a built-in 20GB hard drive. From there, you can transfer your video to a PC via USB 2.0 cable, or transfer it to tape or DVD. You can record up to 25 hours of video in Economy mode, or almost 5 hours of DVD-quality MPEG-2. You can also record stills and video to SD cards. 16:9 Squeeze mode lets you shoot video that fits wide-screen TVs. 3D noise reduction and digital image stabilization give you great pictures in almost any condition. A 25x optical zoom gets you up close and personal, and an 800x digital zoom brings you closer than ever to the action. There's editing and DVD authoring software included for both PC and Mac owners.
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| CCD | 1/6" CCD, 680,000 Pixels |
| Lens | F1.8-3.2, f/2.2-55mm |
| Zoom | 25x Optical/800x Digital |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Digital |
| Filter Size | 27mm |
| Lux | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Format | MPEG-2 |
| Audio | Dolby Digital |
| Time Code | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Date & Time | Yes |
| A/V Dubbing | No |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | None |
| LCD Monitor | 2.5" Color LCD, 112,000 Pixels |
| Conveniences | |
|---|---|
| Manual Controls | Focus, White Balance |
| Built-in Light | Yes |
| Built-in Mic | Yes - Stereo |
| Built-in Speaker | No |
| Accessory Shoe | No |
| Titler | No |
| Digital Effects | Sepia, B&W, Classic Film, Strobe, Spotlight, Snow, Fixed Shutter, Sports, Twilight |
| Fade Resistance | White, Black, Black & White, Corner Wipe, Slide Wipe, Door Wipe, Window Wipe, Scroll Wipe, Shutter Wipe |
| Tape Loading | None - 20GB Hard Drive is Built-In |
| Digital Still Mode | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 640 x 480 |
| Card Slot | SD Card Slot |
| Built-in Flash | No |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Line In Recording | No |
| Inputs | None |
| Outputs |
S-Video - x1 USB - x1 3.5mm AV Out - x1 |
| Edit Protocol | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements |
DC 7.2v DC 110v (AC Adapter) |
| Power Consumption | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.64 x 2.76 x 4.29" (67.1 x 70.1 x 108.96mm) |
| Weight |
0.71 lbs (322.1 g) Without Battery or Lens Cap 0.84 lbs (381.0 g) With Battery and Lens Cap |
| Warranty | 1 Year |