JVC has annouced their new Everio G Series with a 20GB/30GB hard-drive built-in. The increased space extends the length of time to 35 hours. You can connect your camcorder up to your TV, VCR, DVD Recorder or your PC to watch, edit or archive your recordings forever. Leaving the HDD on the camcorder empty once again for your next recordings.
Three models will launch in September (MG20,MG30,MG50).
The lead-in model, the MG20, will house an 800,000 Pixel CCD, huge 25x Optical Zoom and will incorporate a 20GB capacity HDD, which will allow you to record between 4 1/2 hrs - 25hrs of footage, depending on the mode. We expect this model to be ranged by most camcorder retailers.
The first step-up model - for those customers wanting more hours of recording - will be the MG30, the only difference being that it has a 30GB capacity HDD, which will cater for between 7 hrs - 37hrs.
The MG50 will offer 30GB HDD again, but possess a superior picture quality combination of 1.33 MegaPixel CCD with our F1.2 Superbright Lens. This will also enable a higher still image capability, though with a 15x Optical Zoom.
In addition, there will be many standard features which will be common to all models in the line-up - 2 1/2 inch LCD Screen, Built-in Light, SD Card Slot, USB 2.0 interface, Data Battery system and provided Software this time incorporating full Macintosh compatibility.
JVC Everio G Key Features
High capacity 4.5 to 25 hours (Ultra to Eco mode MG20 with 20GB Hard Disk)
High-capacity 7 to 37 hours (Ultra to Eco mode MG30 and MG50 with 30GB Hard Disk)
F1.2 lens, 1.33 Megapixel CCD (MG50)
F1.8 lens, 800k-pixel CCD (MG20 and MG30)
15x optical zoom / 700x digital zoom (MG50)
25x optical zoom / 800x digital zoom (MG20 and MG30)
4x3 and 16x9 video modes
2.5" Clear LCD Monitor
Auto LED Light
High-quality MPEG-2 recording
Megabrid Engine for optimal video and still quality
3DNR (3-Dimension Noise Reduction)
USB 2.0 high-speed interface for high speed transfer
Easy Printing with PictBridge and DPOF support
Data Battery support for on-screen graphical confirmation of remaining power
CyberLink DVD Solution for PC and Pixela Capty MPEG Edit EX for Macintosh software provided (Capty DVD optional), as well as Digital Photo Navigator
Remote control provided
Basic Features
Programme AE with special effects (Sepia, B&W, Twilight, Classic Film, Strobe, Snow, Spotlight, Fixed Shutter and Sports)
High Quality Wide mode (MG50)
User-Friendly GUI for easy operation and setting
Thumbnail Picture for easy & quick viewing
Auto and manual focus
Digital Image Stabiliser
Backlight/Spotlight compensation
White Balance (Auto, MWB, Fine, Cloud, Halogen)
Self-Timer (2sec/10sec)
Motor-Drive Shooting
Macro Shooting as close as 5cm with zoom set to Wide.
Tele-macro Shooting Distance: up to 60cm.
INFO button for on-screen graphical confirmation of remaining disk capacity and other details
Playlist Video Clip Playback and Slide Show Still Playback
Playback Scene Transitions (White Fader, Black Fader, B&W Fader, Corner Wipe, Window Wipe, Slide Wipe, Door Wipe, Scroll Wipe, Shutter Wipe)
