Note: this camcorder was first sold in
Mar 2007.
There may be newer versions available.
JVC GZ-MG555
HQ Grade: D
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
This camcorder is ranked
- 17th of 24 in JVC (#1 is JVC GZ-HD6)
- 78th of 109 in Consumer (#1 is Pure Digital Flip Ultra (2GB))
- 40th of 47 in Hard Disk (#1 is Pure Digital Flip Ultra (2GB))
- 42nd of 67 in Standard Definition (#1 is Pure Digital Flip Ultra (2GB))
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Editors' Comments
Like most of the Everio hard drive camcorders, the MG555 sports a 30GB hard drive for up to 37 hours of video recording. Unlike the others, it has a 5MP camera CCD, the largest offered in its class. That translates into sharper images and better stills for enlarging. Users can also burn directly to DVD at the touch of a button, back up to PC... read more
Specifications
- Record video straight to a built-in 30 GB hard drive
- 1/2.5-inch 5 MP CCD
- 10x Optical Zoom with Image Stabilization
- 2.7-inch Clear Widescreen LCD
- Digital still capture with SDHC card slot
- Docking station included
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Answered Questions for the GZ-MG555
- Q: I *think* the hg10 is the camera for our family. But I have two questions: regarding hdd necessity and video editing software.
- A: I understand what you mean about the quality issues of iMovie 08. The sad part is that iMovie was an... read more
- Q: Give me the bad and the ugly about this camera.
- A: See these links for bad, ugly, and for the workflow:http://www.elurauser.com/articles/JVC_Everio_review.jsphttp://www.elurauser.com/articles/JVC_Everio_mod_files.jspIn short, too expensive for video quality that it puts out. read more
- Q: The jvc records in a .mod file format and the only program I can use is power producer that came with the camers, Are there any other programs that c
- A: According to Wiki:MOD is also the file extension for the video file format used on many camcorders, such as the... read more
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Open Questions for the GZ-MG555
- Q: Is this easy to use with MAC & iMovie 6
- 19 points for best answer - 1 reply
Store Ratings and Offer Details for the JVC GZ-MG555
| Store Rating | Store Name | Price | Visit Store |
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51108 Store Reviews |
Digital Media Source
via Amazon.com |
$479.99 |
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2169 Store Reviews |
GizmosForLife
via Amazon.com |
$521.41 |
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1759 Store Reviews |
TheFactoryDepot
via Amazon.com |
$501.93 |
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1309 Store Reviews |
47digital
via Amazon.com |
$680.00 |
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