JVC Everio GZ-MG730 Camcorder

Details

Features

• 1/2.5″ CCD Image Sensor
• 2.7″ LCD Display
• 10x Optical Zoom
• USB 2.0
• Laser Touch Navigation
• LED Light
• Everio Dock
• Micro SD Slot
• 30GB Hard Disk Drive

The GZ-MG730 Hybrid 30GB HDD/MicroSD Camcorder brings together elegant design and the convenience of hybrid recording. Its compact size allows you to take this camcorder virtually anywhere you go; just put it in your bag and forget about it until you’re ready to record. The impressive 1/2.5″ CCD image sensor, in tandem with the Gigabrid Engine, works to provide high-quality video and stills every time you shoot. The included Everio dock allows you to connect to your PC or Share Station without running extra cables to the camcorder. And, let’s not forget the 30GB hard disk drive that provides up to 37 and a half hours of recording time. In the event that you need even more space, record extra video footage and still images to MicroSD cards.

If you weren’t already impressed with JVC’s GZ-MG730, consider that it also features Laser Touch Navigation, a system that lets you scroll along the side of the LCD screen, instead of on it, for menus and browsing through video clips. This camcorder also boasts 10x optical zoom, Natural and Vivid Color settings, a histogram, Quick Restart, a Konica Minolta lens, and Direct DVD and Direct Backup buttons among other great features. If you’re looking for a compact size, excellent video and ease of use in a camcorder, you just found it.

30GB Hard Disk Drive

The 30GB HDD can hold up to 37.5 hours of footage in ECO mode and just over 7 hours in ULTRA FINE mode. Forget about the days of carrying around extra tapes or DVDs, with this much recording space no matter how long your record the GZ-MG730 will be able to keep up.

1/2.5″ CCD Image Sensor

The 1/2.5″ CCD image sensor in this camcorder captures stunning video and stills each and every time you shoot.

Laser Touch Navigation

JVC’s Laser Touch Navigation is much like the touch screen menu navigation systems seen on other brands of camcorders, except that there’s no need to touch your LCD screen – preventing it from being smudged or damaged. Simply run your finger along the illuminated scroll bar to the left of the LCD screen to browse and select video clips and operate menus for the GZ-MG730.

Everio Dock

The camcorder comes with an Everio dock that connects the camcorder to your PC or Everio Share Station for transferring files or burning DVDs without having to connect cables to the camera. The dock also charges the camera when it is connected.

Elegant Design

The compact size of the camera makes it ideal for travel. Just slip it into your bag and forget about it until you’re ready to start recording. The sleek color also adds to the style factor of the GZ-MG730, making you look not only smart but hip.

10x Optical Zoom

The 10x optical zoom brings your subjects in close and clear with no loss in image quality.

Micro SD Card Slot

Record your extra video footage and still images to micro SD cards for easy transfer to your PC for emailing, printing, or sharing on sites like YouTube. Micro SD cards can also be used with PictBridge-compatible devices for fast and easy printing.

Gigabrid Engine

JVC’s Gigabrid Engine works to provide you with the best image possible from the 1/2.5″ CCD image sensor by using a progressive scan to gather the most information from your footage. Five digital noise reduction technologies also work together to improve the vertical resolution of the GZ-MG730 over previous standard-definition camcorders made by JVC.

Direct DVD/Direct Backup Button

With the touch of a button, you can burn your footage to DVD (using a connected DVD burner) with the Direct DVD button. In a similar fashion, the Direct Backup Button allows you to back up your video to your PC with just the touch of a button.

Windows Software

This camcorder comes with CyberLink DVD Solution and Digital Photo Navigator software for Windows operating systems.

Quick Restart

When you open the LCD screen on the camera it will be ready to record in less than a second, ensuring that you never miss the perfect moment again.

Remote Control

The included remote allows you to control the camcorder from a distance.