The JVC Everio GZ-MG3xx models offer similar picture quality, performance, and features. They are only differs by their inbuilt memory, colors and docking station. $379.95 priced the JVC Everio GZ-MG365 features 60GB hard disk, Share Station dock for FireWire and S-Video ports, and comes in black only. On the other hand, the MG330 offers 30GB hard-drive and the MG360 comes with 60GB hard drive without any docking station. JVC offers Laser Touch control bar – touch-sensitive vertical blue-LED strip located at the left side of 2.7 inches display. At the bottom of LCD display, there are five recessed and small buttons. The frequently required options including backlight compensation, scene exposure modes, aspect ratio, gain control, and video quality are located on the top of display. We like this well-arrangement of the menu interface. In manual settings menu, you can access the metering options, shutter speed, manual focus, and exposure modes. The  [...]

JVC Everio G series camcorders are hard-disk based standard-definition product. This G series is attracting the consumers due to its compact size and costs from $350 to $450. New Everio GZ-MG3xx camcorders are coming in different specifications but with similar size, picture quality, performance and features. The GZ-MG300 with 30GB drivers comes in red, blue and silver colors; whereas the GZ-MG360 with 60GB comes in black color. The siblings of MG330 and MG360 offer Share Station dock of FireWire and S-video. We had already reviewed JVC Everio GZ-MG360, now we will discuss about its sibling - JVC Everio GZ-MG365 that offers same 60GB inbuilt drive, quite similar performance and features. JVC Everio GZ-MG365 has 2.7 inches LCD display. Unlike other competitors,  [...]

The hard-disk based standard definition camcorders are alluring when they fall in low price range. Same is true for JVC Everio G series, which costs from $350 to $450. Now, the company has launched JVC Everio GZ-MG360 that offers 60GB hard drive, and the MG330 with 30GB hard drive. The MG330 comes in red, blue and silver colors, whereas the MG360 comes only in black color. Both of the models offer onboard Share Station dock to provide FireWire and S-video ports. JVC Everio GZ-MG360 has 2.7-inch LCD display. The GZ-MG360 has vertical touch-sensitive blue-light LED strip located at the left side of LCD screen. It allows navigating through menu options. You will find all the required options such as backlight compensation, scene exposure modes, aspect ratio, gain control and video quality located at the top level. Other manual options include metering options, shutter speed, white balance, manual focus and exposure compensation. JVC Everio GZ-MG360 has 1/6 inch  [...]

Unlike other camcorder manufacturers, JVC has a standard to include high-resolution image sensor in its product range. The new JVC Everio GZ-MG730 has 7-megapixels sensor instead of normal 680,000 pixels or 1-megapixel sensor. JVC had manufactured GZ-MG730 with a goal to provide a single-body device for both still camera and camcorder. The new JVC suffers with some issues like its competitor – Sony Handycam DCR-SR85 and Canon HG10. The Everio GZ-MG730 has both 30GB inbuilt hard drive and microSD card slot. However, it does not have a slot for headphone or external microphone. JVC Everio GZ-MG730 has 2.7-inch flip-type LCD display and well-placed controls. A dial surrounding the record button sits on the back, which is thumb-reachable. You can use this dial to change various modes for both still capture and video recording such as Aperture Priority, Shutter, Manual (Program AE), Auto and six scene options. The battery is also located on the back  [...]