JVC Everio GZ-MG36

portability, usability, price, size, zoom

image quality

76% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Fantastic pictures in good, natural light ; Impressive manual options

Poor low-light performance

All of the good work that the GZ-MG36 does is let down by the low-light performance

This Everio is a safe choice for those who want to trade up from MiniDV with the minimum of hassle

This Everio is a safe choice for those who want to trade up from MiniDV with the minimum of hassle

Huge storage capacity, small and light, innovative laser touch operation

Average video performance in good lighting, poor low light performance

Great handling, LCD screen mounted joystick control is a plus, widescreen recording is a good feature (although not "real" 16:9) and good connectivity via USB 2.0 with PCs and Macs via supplied software application bundle. 32x zoom also a nice touch.

Images from single 1/6th inch CCD aren't that good in lower light or with fast moving objects in frame. Can't see why 800x digital zoom is included as a feature, though.

Compared to several recent single CCD MiniDV camcorders, the GZ--MG36 produces very reasonable images and sound for the spec and price. However, its single CCD could let it down in some situations. Great for casual-use home video newbies, all the same.

If you are looking for a camcorder, but don't want the hassle of tapes, take a look at the JVC Everio GZ MG360

size

impossible to use indoors and at night due to image quality

Very easy to use A and compact. Not affected by humidity which is an problem I have always found with "tape" type camcorders in the past.

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It'a very easy to use and light weight. Although i haven't used it a lot yet, I intend to use it more in the very near future. But I find i tvery good.

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