JVC GZ-MG255U Hard drive Camcorder
JVC has a line of camcorders called the Everio G series that record to a built in hard drive.
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No tape or disc is necessary for temporary media storage of your footage in the recording process. These units record directly to a built in 30GB Hard Drive in Mpeg 2 format. This allows for quick and easy transfer of the video files directly from the camcorder to a computer or you can burn them directly to a DVD via a USB 2.0 connection.
For transfer of files you are going to want to edit or post to a Web Site simply use the Firewire Connection, located on the dock station, and save the file in your chosen format.
Some Features of the GZ-MG255U:
- 2 Megapixel CCD
- 10X Optical Zoom
- Excellent Low Light shooting capabilities.
- 4 Record Modes for up to 37 Hours of Recording Time
- Everio Dock gives you a charging station plus ports for S-Video, AV Connection, Firewire IEEE1394, and USB.
- Direct DVD button allow for 2X file transfer to the optional DVD Share Drive over USB2.0
- Direct Backup button allows for 9X file transfer directly to a PC over USB2.0
- 16:9 Shooting and Playback on 2.7” LCD
- SD Card slot for storage or an easy means of file transfer to other devices.
- Direct access to recorded scenes.
- Simple editing available in the camera.
Conclusions:
A small, lightweight, easy to use camcorder that records at high quality for long periods of time. Being able to record in Mpeg 2 and then quickly transfer files to a PC or straight to a DVD using USB2 and being able to transfer files using Firewire to save in your preferred format makes this an idea camcorder for non-linear editing, direct posting to a Web Site, or placing video clips into PowerPoint Presentations. I highly recommended you consider a hard drive camcorder for your next camcorder purchase.