CamcorderInfo has posted up a review of the JVC GZ-MG505 Camcorder here on their website. This is yet another camcorder in the popular line of JVC Everio camcorders. This time, the GZ-MG505 allows you to record up to seven hours of DVD movie quality video directly onto the built in hard drive. Features of this camcorder include:

  • Three 1/4.5-inch 1.33-megapixel CCDs for high-quality image capture and 2.3-megapixel widescreen video
  • Record in either 16:9 (1173 x 660) and 4:3 video
  • Up to 37 hours of recording with 30GB internal hard disk drive
  • 2.7-inch 16:9 widescreen clear LCD monitor
  • 5-megapixel + 3CCD for high-quality digital stills of up to 2560×1920 image size
  • 10x (8x for stills) optical zoom / 300x digital zoom
  • Weighs 510 grams
  • Advanced photo functions including Auto Exposure Bracketing, enhanced Aperture Priority modes, Portrait mode and playback histogram display
  • Hybrid digital image stabilization
  • Program AE with special effects
  • User-friendly GUI for easy operation and setting
  • Thumbnail picture for easy and quick viewing
  • Multi-language on-screen menu
  • Data battery
  • Protective rubber lens hood
  • Mic terminal (plug-in power)
  • INDEX/DATA button on LCD for one-touch confirmation of remaining battery time (even when off) and hard disk free space
  • Stick control on LCD for easy operation and one- touch manual focus
  • Auto flash
  • Power-linked operation
  • Remote control provided

Here’s the verdict from the folks at CamcorderInfo:

Despite the difficult position JVC might have in the market, after a long year of reviewing JVC Everios, we’re glad to see a competitor in the bunch. The GZ-MG505 is definitely worth checking out.

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