Updated 14 Feb, 2012, 6:01 pm IST

JVC Everio Camcorder

03 Mar, 2007, 12:15 pm IST | Shayne Rana | Camcorders

Storage / Connectivity
Now the best part is, no tapes, CDs, DVDs of any shape or kind are required for storage. The JVC Everio has a hard drive capable of storing 20GB worth of data. So it’s a simple plug and play device. Cables are provided for both AV and USB. Though still images are easy enough to view as they’re stored in JPEG format, but videos, however, are stored .MOD files (a form of MPEG2 file format).

You can use the software provided to convert your files and burn a DVD and if your printer supports PictBridge, simply connect the cam directly and print your images.

JVC has also included an additional SD card slot at the bottom of the cam, just in case you run out of memory (Yeah, like that’ll happen often with 20GB of space to spare). While it may seem unnecessary, it would come in handy depending on the circumstance.

Features / Usage
During the day you’re videos are crisp and clear and the microphone is capable of 360 degree sound pick up. You know how some camcorders don’t pick up the background sound too clearly, doesn’t happen with the JVC Everio.

In 'Auto' mode the camera is perfect for your regular shooting and Image capturing. So my advice is, leave it there. Let’s talk about the Night mode setting for a minute, because that’s how long it’ll take. To sum it up, it ain’t good! My mobile phone takes clearer pictures in night mode. Not what I expected from a sophisticated camera like this. There is a drastic drop in the frame rate and it feels like the whole room is moving in slow motion except you.

Speaking of motion, filming in night mode while traveling or of moving objects is the absolute worst. Lights seem to merge and all you can see are psychedelic images. Stills in night mode are no different than when in normal mode with the camera light on. Though the night mode setting does lighten up a few dark places, keeping the camera steady enough for it to focus on them, is not something a person with little patience can stand. However when in motion and with normal street lighting the videos are quite nicely defined in normal mode.

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Tags: JVC , Camcorder , Everio

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