Compare Prices : JVC Everio GZ-MC100 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Small and compact size, easy access to physical controls, good in/out connectivity, convenience of MicroDrive recording, additional flash memory card capable (SD, MMC) good quality pictures and sound given the target market, good connectivity with ...

Cons: 1.8" LCD small and disappointing quality, zoom in/out is sluggish to respond, auto-exposure kicks in dramatically, mic picks up the slightest wind, momentary pause at clip end on playback is annoying, definition a bit on the low side even on highest ...

Verdict: Not for the serious user or those wishing to have greater control. As a point-'n-shoot handy dual-purpose cam it's ideal for many who want convenience over high quality. Well done to JVC for taking a lead in the tapeless camcorder revolution. ...

Review summary: The Everio range from JVC contains a few different models, some with internal hard disks and others with microdrives. The first of the models with a MicroDrive is the GZ-MC100 " a model JVC calls a "casual" style camcorder (to differentiate it from ...

Pros: Super imaging in ultra-fine and fine modes, excellent stills, ease of use.

Cons: Annoying lag between files on playback, no widescreen support or letterboxing.

Verdict: The MC100 can store up to 60 minutes of MPEG2 video on the 4Gb MicroDrive. To transfer the data from a MicroDrive to a computer, a special adaptor is used (for interest, a MicroDrive is also used in an iPod for its storage). As the MC100 is also ...

Review summary: The JVC Everio GZ-MC100 Memory Card Camcorder is a small stylish, overall great camcorder It features: 4GB Microdrive SD-Video MPEG-2 PS recording format,1/3.6-inch 2.12 Megapixel CCD imager, 1.8" LCD monitor, Digital Image Stabilizer (using "gyro ...

Pros: Quality and easy to use.

Cons: Software problems and expensive.