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JVC GZ-MC500 Everio 3 CCD Digital Media Camera, 10 x Optical/ 200 x Digital Zoom, 5 Mega Pixel Still, 1.8
Manufacturer: JVC   Mfg Part #: GZMC500
Retail: $1,499.99
Our Price: $699.95
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 Description:
The JVC GZ-MC500 Digital Camcorder is the first of its kind, an MPEG-2 hard disk camcorder that captures high-quality digital still images and movies to a 4GB Microdrive. At the heart of the camcorder's brilliant imaging is its 5 Megapixel 3CCD configuration, Megabrid Engine, and 3-D Noise Reduction.

The pocket-sized camcorder also includes a built-in pop-up flash, SD slot, rotating handgrip, and a digital image stabilizer. Advanced Photo Functions such as an Auto Exposure Dial and a Manual Focus Ring add another level of consumer control. Agile and innovative, the GZ-MC500 merges the guts of a high-end digital still camera with the features of a MiniDV camera to create an advanced piece of camcorder convenience.

Key Features

• 5 Megapixel 3CCD
The GZ-MC500 dedicates a 1/4.5", 1.33 Megapixel CCD to each red, green and blue color. In Video Mode, 691,200 pixels are effective in each CCD. Still images are snapped in resolutions as high as 2560 x 1920. The 3CCD configuration also pixel-shifts the green pixel locations by 1/2 pixel. This allows the camcorder to receive image data from twice as many pixel locations, both horizontally and vertically. The end result is incredibly high detail and astonishingly rich color re-creation.

• Megabrid Engine
The Megabrid Engine applies separate, optimized processing to moving and still images. This results in a high signal-to-noise ratio for videos (even in low light conditions), as well as clear, high-resolution still images that deliver beautiful quality prints. RGB-based processing also ensures rich, realistic color reproduction.

• 3-D Noise Reduction
This frame-based noise reduction provides more accurate noise reduction by using twice the visual information of conventional field-based reduction engines. It reduces video noise by up to 30 percent in low light, for a 2dB improvement in signal-to-noise ratio. This way, even in low light situations, 3-D Noise Reduction is able to minimize noise while maintaining high picture quality.

• MPEG-2 Codec Chip
The GZ-MC500's uses the MPEG-2 Codec Chip to compress its data and record video at a DVD-quality bit-rate of 8.88 Mbps. It also records Dolby Digital Audio.

• Advanced Photo Functions
Advanced Photo Functions on the GZ-M500 include: Manual Focus Ring, Program Auto Exposure dial, Auto Exposure bracketing, and Real Time Histogram Display.

• Microdrive and Floating Suspension System
The GZ-MC500's 4GB, matchbook-sized microdrive lets you record up to one hour of MPEG-2 quality moving picture, or up to 9999 digital stills. A Floating Suspension System utilizes 14 polymer shock absorbers to "float" the hard drive and protect against the shocks and jolts of handheld recording.

• Rotating Grip
The design of the GZ-MC500 allows you to rotate the handgrip 45 degrees to better suit your hand and differing shooting angles/conditions.

• Built-In Pop-Up Auto Flash
The GZ-MC500's built-in pop-up flash allows you to snap high-quality digital stills in darkness.

• 16:9 Recording Mode
The GZ-MC500 can record video in 16:9 aspect ratio to re-create the feel of an actual, big-screen movie.

• Compatible Media
An SD slot expands your digital storage options, allowing you to store data on an SD or CompactFlash card.

• CyberLink DVD Solution
The CyberLink bundled software contains three programs (PowerProducer, PowerDVD and PowerDirection), which assist you in creating and distributing your videos/stills onto DVDs and a variety of other digital file formats.

• Voice Recording
Use the camcorder's built-in mic to record audio notes and meetings as WAV files, in 48kHz/16-bit PCM stereo sound.

Note: Included software is not MAC-compatible

 Specifications:
Camera  
 
CCD 1/4.5" 3CCD 1,330,000 x3 Gross Pixels
Video Mode: 2,073,600 Effective Pixels
Still Mode: 4,915,200 Effective Pixels 
 
Lens 3.2-32mm f/1.8-2.4
 
Zoom 10x Optical (8x for Still)/200x Digital
 
Optical Image Stabilization Digital Image Stabilizer with "Gyro-Sensor"
 
Filter Size 37.0mm
 
Lux Not Specified by Manufacturer 
 
  
Recording  
 
System NTSC
 
Format DV-AVI, Windows-AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2
 
Audio PCM Stereo 12-bit/32kHz, 16-bit/48kHz
 
Time Code No
 
Date & Time Yes
 
A/V Dubbing Not Specified by Manufacturer 
 
  
Display  
 
Viewfinder N/A
 
LCD Monitor 1.8" Color LCD with 130,000 pixels
 
  
Conveniences  
 
Manual Controls Focus, Exposure, White Balance, Shutter Speed
 
Built-in Light No
 
Built-in Mic Yes, stereo
 
Built-in Speaker Yes, mono
 
Accessory Shoe No
 
Titler No
 
Digital Effects Sepia, Black and White, Strobe (playback only)
 
Fader White, Black, Black and White, Corner Wipe, Window Wipe, Slide Wipe, Door Wipe, Scroll Wipe, Shutter Wipe
 
Tape Loading N/A
 
  
Digital Still Mode  
 
Resolution 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
 
Card Slot SD, Microdrive, CompactFlash
 
Built-in Flash Yes (Pop-Up)
 
  
Input/Output Connectors  
 
Line In Recording Not Specified by Manufacturer 
 
Inputs A/V/S-Video
 
Outputs A/V/S-Video, USB 2.0
 
Edit Protocol No
 
Microphone Input No
 
Headphone Jack Yes
 
  
General  
 
Power Requirements DC 7.2v (battery)
DC 11v (AC adapter)
 
 
Power Consumption 5.5 W viewfinder
 
Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.2 x 2.2 x 4.7" (8.0 x 5.3 x 11.8 cm)
 
Weight 0.89 lb (400 g)
 
Warranty 1-Year Parts and 90-Day Labor