a good value for what you pay (JVC Everio GZ-MG575)

Member Name: syedyackub

Product:	JVC Everio GZ-MG575
Date:	17/08/08 (178 review reads)
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Advantages: ease of use inbuilt memmory

Disadvantages: none in particular

Although I am no expert I have just bought the GZ-MG575 as my first video camera. I searched on the web for the lowest price and took the plunge. However the saying " you get what you pay for " rung true when the camera arrived with the instruction manual in every language execpt english. This has proved very difficult to get hold of so I am teaching myself how to use it. The camera has proved to be very easy to use and I have been delighted with the results I have achieved. The picture quality in movie mode and photo mode is outstanding and the camera is small and light enough to take anywhere. A useful feature I find is the built in lens cap, no more losing it or fixing it to the camera body with a bit of string !
I have installed a 1GB SD card to store my photo's on and find the 40GB hard drive ample for my movies, however the only limiting factor is the supplied standard battery which can run down quite fast. This can be solved by purchasing the optional heavy duty battery which lasts 3 times longer than the standard.
Overall as a novice I am extremly pleased with my purchase, the features and ease of use have proved to be very good value for money and would recommend to anyone considering a camcorder to look at the MG575 and put it on their shorlist.

Summary: a best buy

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