JVC Everio S GZ-MS100 Flash Memory Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom
From the Manufacturer Compact Everio S memory camcorder makes sharing simple. This elegant, slim , lightweight Camcorder boasts a Konica Minolta Lens, 35x optical zoom, Laser Touch operation and sharing videos over the internet is now easier than ever with the new one-button uploading to You Tube, the leading video sharing site. It looks strikingly similar to the popular stylish Everio G series hybrid cameras, but is smaller due to recording directly to a SD card. Everio S also has all the convenience Everio is famous for. JVC GZ-MS100 HighlightsSuper Slim, Lightweight Design Everio S has been designed to offer more satisfaction in a smaller, lighter body. So you can shoot actively without fatigue, and travel with lots of space left over when you pack your bags. Konica Minolta Lens Everio S series is equipped with a high-performance lens developed by camera specialist, KONICA MINOLTA. It captures clear and bright images. 35x Optical Zoom Everio S is equipped with an ind…more
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13 comments
Raghnall on August 15, 2009 at 4:39 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
camcorder everio
it’s good for the price.
The photos have very low definition(don’t buy this if you want a camcorder and photo camera all in one)
but the video is ok,
The format…
Syler on August 15, 2009 at 5:09 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lightweight, Convenient, Good for most applications
The camera is very lightweight and generally easy to hold and operate. Although it does not fit in a shirt pocket,it is easy to carry but use of the strap is essential.
Joweese on August 15, 2009 at 6:28 pm
I have had this camcorder for about a month. The main reason I bought this camcorder was for convenience. I have MiniDV camcorder as well, but I never got around to uploading video from camcorder to computer and then converting AVIs to mpeg to DVD. The workflow with MiniDV was too time-consuming and needed a lot of system resources (1 hr AVI takes about 13GB disk space!). This camcorder was great. For around $320-ish, its great value. Its totally solid state, no moving parts. I use 16GB SDHC card (around $50-ish), that card can record about 3hr58min video in best quality. The battery lasts about 2 hrs. I doubt I will ever shoot more than 4 hr video in a day. you can always back up your video on a computer at the end of the day or buy multiple SDHC cards. You can use the included USB cable or a SD card reader to upload mpeg files to a computer. You can upload video and burn a DVD in as little as 10 minutes (if you go straight to DVD and do not edit). You can also upload your video you-tube or other video hosting websites. It comes with included software that is supposed to make YouTube uploads easy for the user. I like to do it myself, have not used the software that much. The picture quality of this camcorder is amazing. Its not a HD camcorder, so don’t expect wonders on your HDTV, but picture quality is very good on SDTVs. The low light capabilities of this camcorder are great. However, auto white balance under light bulbs (indoors) is not that great. You will get better results with manual white balance. Recorded sound quality is OK, not great, but OK. It comes with 35X optical zoom, which is the best in its class. It has digital image stabilization which works very well. this camcorder does allow some manual controls for the enthusiast. JVC has this new laser touch based interface. It sure looks fancy, but is not great to use. It takes a little getting used to and you never really get a hang of it. Its not very accurate. But this is a simple camcorder and most uses will use it in auto mode all the time. So, the laser interface is not a deal-breaker kind of a thing. This is a very small camcorder. Its very light. Its easy to handle and feels firm and secure in my hands. It does not come with a neck strap (I just use the one from my previous MiniDV camcorder). It has a built-in lens cover, which is better than some pastic-ring-tied-with-thread lens caps which are annoying. The included battery lasts about 2 hrs. It can also take still pictures, though I have never used it to take still pictures so far. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend this to a friend.
Raewyn on August 15, 2009 at 6:30 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hot look … and hot performance!
After quite a bit of research for a compact, non-HD video camera, I settled on the JVC Everio. Its solid-state recording (using SDHC cards rather than a hard drive) makes it…
Chogan on August 15, 2009 at 6:48 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good for the money, but with a gotcha
This is a good, inexpensive video/snap camera, but
1) The quality is YouTube and computer video only. It’s not HD and doesn’t look good on your TV.
Edric on August 15, 2009 at 7:27 pm
I wanted to get a camcorder that recorded onto SD cards so I could place the card into a media reader, download the footage, and edit in Sony Vegas. Here’s what happened: Forget about the camera’s Quality settings for video. You’ll probably want to set it to the highest setting, and never touch it. I get 2 hours of widescreen footage on an 8GB card at the highest quality setting. By not using any moving parts to record an image, camcorders like this are reduced down in size to (roughly) a soda can! Having downloaded some test video to my Windows XP PC, I noticed that each video file has a separate 3K document that tags the video as being full or widescreen. Because this tag isn’t included in the video, editors like Vegas will open ALL the video as fullscreen. However, look for a free program online named SDCopy which puts the tags in the files. Don’t worry — it happens as quickly as making a copy of the file. It’s not like SDCopy has to “process” or “render”. While I wasn’t crazy about this extra step, I can live with it. Now that my widescreen footage opens as widescreen in Vegas, I can say the image quality of the resulting DVD is outstanding! Footage shot outside was colorful and remarkably clear, and nothing looked cheap or pixelated. Footage shot inside (normal lighting condition) produced images on TV that look better than reality. The Laser Touch feature works OK for me, and is a gimicky way to navigate though the settings. It also keeps the weight of the camera down. Battery life is good (no moving parts), but I’ll be buying a 2nd battery and a changer. I like that this camera has a built-in lens protector that snaps open and closed. The 35X optical zoom is a huge step over my last camera (also a JVC) which had a 16X optical zoom. The only complaint I have about this camera is that the door to the SD card compartment is more like a plastic flap that gets shoved closed. It feels like you may break the thing every time you go to open it. Also, like many camcorders made today, this camera has no optical viewfinder — only the LCD screen. That may be something to consider. Overall — a very small camera that produces stunning video at the highest quality setting. And isn’t that why you use a camcorder?
Kevork on August 15, 2009 at 9:03 pm
My wife and I are expecting so I started reasearching what cameras to buy. I was very confused at first with all the different models and options but eventually wanted something easy to use or else it might just gather dust. I settled on getting a camera that used memory cards because of fewer moving parts and the ability to easily transfer data to a computer. I visited stores in the area and I really liked the JVC Everio but the downside was there were only models with a hard drive. About a month later I found out there was a new JVC Everio model using SD cards and I quickly bought it. This camera is so easy to use it’s great. I simply flip the viewer open and can start recording in a second. Great zoom, lightweight, and the lasertouch control panel makes it so easy to adjust settings. I just taped a two hour lecture the other day and it was easy. When I got home I transferred 4GB of data to my computer in minutes. My wife who has two left thumbs even finds it easy to use. Battery lasts about 2 hours so I will probably buy a bigger battery. I bought three 4GB Class 6 SD cards which each hold an hour of footage at the best resolution. I made the right chose and I am happy I didn’t make a mistake on this as I have on other things in the past.
Hussein on August 15, 2009 at 9:07 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
Poor Image Quality, returned
I had high hopes about the video quality. No tape for me, I just put my last tape cam on eBay. It did sell. So, I started with the JVC.
Emilie on August 15, 2009 at 11:53 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good little Camcorder JVC Everio S GZ-MS100
This is a great little camcorder. I particularly like the fact that it is flash memory, thus eleminating the weight of a hard drive.
Huela on August 16, 2009 at 12:54 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
A product for me
This is an amazing camcorder at its price. I use it for surveillance during driving. It is tiny and light and can be mounted (through a small universal mount, purchased from other…
Deon on August 16, 2009 at 1:43 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Small Camera & Good Value
I have been making video’s for about 10 years. Started with a Sony 8mm and added a few more. My most recent videos before this cam were made using a Canon w/ DV tape.
Xiang on August 16, 2009 at 2:12 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Confused
I am new at making video files, so the first time using it was very awkward. But in a few minutes I started looking like an expert. I am using a video file converter.
Jovana on August 16, 2009 at 3:37 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Good I’d Say…
Pros:
1. Optical Zoom
2. Can Hold a Fisheye
3. Easy to upload to your computer
4. It’s Small
5. Easy to carry
Cons:
1.