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JVC GZ-MS100

 

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  • User Score (170)
    8.3 8.3 from 170 reviewers
  • Expert Score (8)
    6.1 6.1 from 8 reviewers
  • Design (5)
    6.3 6.3 from 5 reviewers
  • Value for money (25)
    8.5 8.5 from 25 reviewers
  • Features (8)
    7.5 7.5 from 8 reviewers
  • Ease of use (11)
    9.1 9.1 from 11 reviewers
  • Performance (2)
    6.8 6.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Sound quality (7)
    7.8 7.8 from 7 reviewers
  • Picture quality (13)
    6.9 6.9 from 13 reviewers
  • Reliability (2)
    8.8 8.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Battery performance (4)
    7.8 7.8 from 4 reviewers
  • Video quality (3)
    7.2 7.2 from 3 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    7.0/10
    16 June 2008

    Upload videos to YouTube easily with the small JVC Everio S GZ-M100 camcorder. Admit it. You visit YouTube to watch talking cats, quickie news and video game items, music videos as well as ogling people around the world... Read more

    • Lightweight; decent video quality; 35X optical zoom
    • Hardly a "One-Touch" upload to YouTube; feels flimsy; low-quality stills

  2. Wired

    Wired
    18 October 2008

    “It’s a YouTube camera … It’s a camcorder made for uploading YouTube clips … We think this cam will be great for sending videos to sites like YouTube.” Honestly, if I hear that phrase (or anything like it) one Read more

    • 35x optical zoom brings the action right to your doorstep. Superb video quality. Formula 1 start-up speed. Easy to use laser touch LCD.
    • No optical image stabilization. Lack of Mac compatibility is inexcusable and utterly perplexing. Three hundred and fifty bones for a camera that’s made to record for YouTube? The Flip Mino does the same thing for about hal...

  3. Camcorder Info

    Camcorder Info
    27 May 2008

    Conclusion The JVC Everio GZ-MS100 is a decent entry-level camcorder, but the two flashiest and most compelling features - the YouTube compatibility and the 'Laser Touch' operation - are the very elements that weaken it. Read more

  4. DigitalVersus

    DigitalVersus
    4.0/10
    27 November 2008

    The JCC GZ-MS100 is a pretty average camcorder that shows a lot of room for improvement, but don't even think about using it for still shots. Read more

    • Small and light, 35x optical zoom, Flexible LCD screen, LED lamp
    • New Laser Touch controls unresponsive, Image quality could be better, Room for improvement in image stabilization

  5. CNET

    CNET
    6.0/10
    22 October 2008

    The JVC Everio GZ-MS100 is an average budget SD-card-based camcorder that's more attractive for its small design and relatively average video quality than its unique interface and one-touch uploads to YouTube. Read more

    • Average standard-definition video quality for its class; manual controls; small, comfortable design.
    • Tricky menu navigation; polarizing interface; meager user guide; and questionable YouTube-friendliness.

  6. CNET

    CNET
    6.0/10
    30 October 2008

    The JVC Everio GZ-MS100 is an average budget SD-card-based camcorder that's more attractive for its small design and relatively average video quality than its unique interface and one-touch uploads to YouTube Read more

    • Manual controls, Small, comfortable design
    • Tricky menu navigation, Polarising interface, Meagre user guide, And questionable YouTube-friendliness

  7. Infomatics

    8.0/10
    22 July 2008

    Video in the palm of your hand Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Good Utility Camcorder

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: EnergyWork, Amazon
    24 January 2011

    I've had this JVC since July 2009 and it's been a good work-horse for me. The camera is very small and light. It fits nicely in my palms. The camera turns on quickly when the viewfinder is opened. Read more

  2. "Great for family fun on the go, captures every monemt!"

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: dagull47, CNET
    15 May 2010

    Buy it! If you have a tight budget and want something that will kepp its value and serve its purpose the way its supposed to, why wouldn't you! Read more

    • I love this camcorder, I travel alot and during events the zoom is great! I absolutly think that this camcorder is a great price (I got mine for 120 on ebay!) and shoots great quality video. The memory options are awsome a...
    • I can't complain it has never let me down and battery's great!

  3. Good camcorder for casual user.

    B&H Photo
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Abong, B&H Photo
    20 October 2008

    Good camcorder for casual user. The PROS: First thing I liked about this camcorder when I first saw it was the zooming range. It can reach up to 35x and still, the image in this aspect is really clear, you can even read a... Read more

    • Comfortable to Operate, Good zooming capability, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Versatile
    • Need to turn off manually, OpenClose lens manually

  4. Hockey Camcorder

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: trowan2112, epinions.com
    18 October 2008

    I was looking for a good camcorder to tape my sons hockey games and decided on the JVC Everio GZ-MS1 Read more

    • Inexpensive! If your kid plays travel hockey then you know you have no money.
    • Longer battery life would be nice. Wish it came with memory!

  5. great value

    Overstock
    10/10
    Reviewer: dippydipptdolfinzzz, Overstock
    27 August 2009

    Nice camera for taking videos. The images are very clear on video mode. The only negative is the still shots are not very crisp in photo mode. Vey light weight, compact and easy to use. Read more

  6. Walmart

    Walmart
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: BargainHunterzs, Walmart
    27 January 2010

    Product looked good, and appeared everything came with it. However, the package was already opened when I got it. It was supposed to be a gift for someone, and I didn't feel comfortable giving them an opened gift. Read more

  7. Hockey Camcorder

    epinions.com
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: trowan2112, epinions.com
    23 December 2008

    I was looking for a good camcorder to tape my sons hockey games and decided on the JVC Everio GZ-MS1 Read more

    • Inexpensive! If your kid plays travel hockey then you know you have no money.
    • Longer battery life would be nice. Wish it came with memory!

  8. Decent Camera, Good For Online Directors

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Natonstan, Ciao
    6 July 2009

    The JVC GZ-MS100 Camera is a very good Camera in the Video department, but lacking when it comes to taking still images. At first glance the Camera looks stylish and slick, with the wrist strap attached holding the camera is... Read more

    • Good Video Recording Quality, Stylish design and Menu
    • Still image quality is poor, Menu hard to navigate for some people

  9. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: morrig, CNET
    9 January 2009

    I purchased on Boxing day,after reading good review on channel 5's Gadget show,and it was on offer (Currys) plus with cash- back,only cost £130.For the price the quality and feel is excellent ,and the screen and ease of use Read more

    • Nice to use
    • Hard to get to dvd.

  10. Rate it all!

    Rate it all!
    10/10
    Reviewer: MobasharM.Shar if, Rate it all!
    23 December 2008

    JVC Everio S GZ-MS100 Camcorder 5 I bought this based on the reviews from amazon and also watching this product on HSN TV. This was the best deal I got from amazon for $180.00. Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

JVC GZ-MS100

The JVC GZ-MS100 is a digital camcorder that measures 2.1 x 2.7 x 4.4 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 7.9 pounds. Its 1/6-inch CCD sensors feature 6.8 megapixels. The camera features Konica Minolta optics with TTL contrast detection, an electronic image stabilizer, and a built-in lens shield. the GZ-MS100 offers up to 35x optical zoom and 800x digital zoom.

The camcorder captures videos in MPEG-2 format while still images are saved in JPEG. It shoots at a minimum shutter speed of ½ sec…

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JVC GZ-MS100

The JVC GZ-MS100 is a digital camcorder that measures 2.1 x 2.7 x 4.4 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 7.9 pounds. Its 1/6-inch CCD sensors feature 6.8 megapixels. The camera features Konica Minolta optics with TTL contrast detection, an electronic image stabilizer, and a built-in lens shield. the GZ-MS100 offers up to 35x optical zoom and 800x digital zoom.

The camcorder captures videos in MPEG-2 format while still images are saved in JPEG. It shoots at a minimum shutter speed of ½ seconds and a maximum of 1/4000 seconds. Available shooting programs include snow, spotlight, night mode, sports mode, portrait mode, and twilight mode while special effects include sepia, strobe, monotone, and classic film.

The GZ-MS100 is equipped with a 2.7-inch rotating TFT active matrix LCD display with 112,000 pixels. It also has a built-in 2-ch Dolby Digital AC-3 speaker and an integrated stereo Electret condenser microphone with wind noise reduction features.

The camcorder, which is powered by an included lithium ion battery, offers a number of connection types including a USB port, a composite AV output, and a DC power input. It also has an expansion slot for SD and SDHD memory cards. It is compatible with MS Windows Vista and MS Windows XP Service Pack 2 operating systems.

Other features of the JVC GZ-MS100 include DPOF support, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching, and YouTube capture mode. The YouTube capture mode allows users to upload videos with a single press of a button. It also features One-Touch DVD Creation.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The JVC GZ-MS100 camcorder is slim, sophisticated, and lightweight, yet itâ.

  • Recording Format: Flash Media
  • Optical Zoom: 35x
  • Weight: 0.5 lb.

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    Everio GZ-MS100

Release Date

  • First seen
    12 June 2008

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Previous questions about this product

  • JVC GZ-MS100 Editing footage

    Can anyone help? I bought the above mentioned camcorder for my son. We are having trouble converting the recording format (mpeg 2) to a format that can be read by windows movie maker for editing. Any advice would be great. Thanks.

    Answered by kbrozio 2009-01-01:

    There are many affordable programs that you can get to recode videos to different formats. There is a free one I use called Quick Media Converter from CocoonSoft, you can try that one

    Answered by stucook 2009-01-02:

    Spot on! Just what we needed, many

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