JVC GZ-MS230 Camcorder (Black)

by JVC

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 2 x 2.4 inches ; 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0032FPVAO
• Item model number: GZ-MS230K
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,131 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 7, 2010

Product Description

Color: Black

From the Manufacturer

GZ-MS230 Features

Elegant and compact memory camcorder with dual memory of 8GB internal Flash Memory/SD card featuring Advanced Image Stabilizer, "Super LoLux" for brighter shooting in low light, 45x dynamic zoom and unique shooting functions

Advantages

• 11/6-inch 800k pixel CCD
• 8GB Built-in Flash memory
• 45x Dynamic Zoom / 800x Digital Zoom
• Memory Card Slot for SDHC/SD
• Laser Touch Operation with Sub-trigger and Zoom Function
• Software provided (for Windows)
• KONICA MINOLTA LENS
• HD Gigabrid Premium II Engine
• Super LoLux
• Advanced Image Stabilizer
• Time-Lapse REC
• Auto REC
• One Touch Upload to YouTube (HD Compatible)
• One Touch Export
• Auto LCD Backlight Control
• Auto Illumi. Light
• Data Battery
• USB2.0 High-Speed Transfer

Laser Touch Operation Touch-sensitive scroll bar and buttons for smooth operation (except for GZ-MS110). Allows zooming and recording using either the Laser Touch or standard zoom lever and REC button. Browsing through indexes and menu selection is easier than ever. Since you don't touch the LCD screen itself, you can keep the screen clean and fingerprint-free.

Advanced Image Stabilizer Great improvement on New Everio is its anti-shake performance. A new technology called Advanced Image Stabilizer expands the effective area at wide angle to 4 times that of 2009 models, delivering powerful compensation for camera shake. You can enjoy stable results even if you're trotting alongside your subject.

Super LoLux Low light performance is one of the key factors for quality video. New Everio's Super LoLux ensures superior sensitivity to low light. To provide this, High Definition models (selected) are equipped with a Back-illuminated CMOS sensor that allows intake of more light while Standard Definition models offer a large 1/6" high-sensitivity CCD. The result is clear images with precise colors even in low light. No worry while indoors or in dark situations.

Time Lapse REC Various unique shooting functions are equipped on New Everio. Time-Lapse REC records one frame at a time at set intervals (1sec.–80sec.). So you can watch an hour-long movement in just a short amount of time when played back. It's great when you want to observe an event that takes place over a long period of time, or to record unique-looking scenes in a creative way.

Auto REC Another unique function is Auto REC. When a subject enters the detecting area and the luminance changes, recording starts automatically. Recording continues as long as there is movement within the area and automatically stops after 5 seconds of no movement. You can use it like a surveillance camera, or to observe something. Discover new ways to use the camera.

Everio MediaBrowser - Integrated PC Software Included All Everio models come with high-value software that provides everything from file playback, management, as well as easy sharing functions, within a single application. Its calendar type graphical user interface displays thumbnail images of your recordings, superimposed on the date they were taken.

Software System Requirements (Windows)

OS	Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Home Edition/Professional (pre-installed) Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Home Basic/Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit, pre-installed) Microsoft Windows 7, Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit, pre-installed)
CPU	[HD Edition] Intel Core Duo: at least 1.66GHz, Intel Core 2 Duo: at least 2.13GHz recommended [SD Edition] Intel Pentium 4: at least 1.6GHz, at least 2.4GHz recommended
RAM	[HD Edition] Windows XP: at least 1GB, Windows Vista/Windows 7: at least 2GB [SD Edition] Windows XP: at least 512MB, Windows Vista/Windows 7: at least 1GB
Others	Standard USB2.0 port, Installation of iTunes is required for exporting to iTunes, An Internet-accessible environment for uploading videos to YouTube.

Note: Software for Macintosh is not included. The applicable software is required. The system requirements information above is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements.

One-Touch Sharing Button on the Camera Some models are equipped with "UPLOAD/EXPORT" button on the main unit. When connected with a PC, press this button to start data conversion and upload the file to YouTube or export the file to your iTunes library*. * Installation of bundled software is required. Export is not available with some models.

45x Dynamic Zoom

Standard Definition Everio features the Dynamic Zoom function which uses nearly all of the effective pixels of the CCD to achieve incredible magnification. You can enjoy up to 45x zoom without any degradation of picture quality. Its high-quality lens is a KONICA MINOLTA LENS developed for Everio by the camera specialists.

Product Description

JVC Everio GZ-MS230 Digital Camcorder GZMS230BUS Camcorders

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

83 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Camcorder, Excellent Price, April 22, 2010

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DesertD (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: JVC GZ-MS230 Camcorder (Blue) (Electronics)

This camcorder is an excellent deal for the price. Initially I was looking for an HD one with good optical zoom and a light, but they were way to expensive.
Some of the pros of this camcorder:
1. It has an LED light. It's not so bright it blinds people, but it's perfect for indoor shots. The settings are off, on, or automatic. I usually leave it on automatic.
2. It has a great optical zoom. I've used digital zoom on other cameras, and it usually leaves a lot to be desired. Optical uses the lens to zoom in on your subject, usually result in much better quality.
3. The software is exactly what I needed. It includes movie making software, automatic upload to YouTube or ITunes. For Facebook, you need to convert to WMV (the software will convert it for you). Just don't convert at the highest quality setting, it will get rejected by Facebook.
4. It's very easy to use. Just pop open the viewer and go. It starts up within a couple of seconds.
5. At $240, it was a great price.

I can find no faults with this camcorder. For an amateur, it's the best deal out there. If you're looking for a camcorder to capture family events, this is the one.

71 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars JVC GZ-MS 230, Great Deal, October 21, 2010

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DavidL48 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: JVC GZ-MS230 Camcorder (Black) (Electronics)

This is my first camcorder and until receiving this JVC Everio GZ-MS 230 I'd never even held a camcorder. I spent a few weeks, off and on, researching camcorders in the sub $300.00 range. When it became apparent that I was getting no closer to making a decision, I went with Consumer Reports' recommendation. For the price this camcorder seems to me a great deal. I've taken several test videos with the camera in the last couple of weeks. I've recorded indoors under low light conditions and outside in bright light, cloudy, and overcast. Under all conditions the camera has preformed great. The zoom, in all three modes, does an excellent job. I've found the colors and detail to be acceptable to very good under all conditions.
This is a standard definition camera and I was skeptical concerning the video quality and was not expecting to be very pleased. I knew there was the distinct possibility that the camcorder would be returned to Amazon, having read some reviews that were not favorable regarding the quality of the video. With a fairly cynical attitude I first viewed the video on the LCD screen, of course. Then downloaded to my PC with a HP w2007 monitor and found the quality very good. Then several of the test videos were burned to disk and played on a DVD recorder to my TV. Again I was pleased with the quality of the picture. The DVD recorder is a Toshiba D-R400 that upscales to 1080p. To discover if the DVD recorder was responsible for the good picture, the camcorder was connected directly to my Samsung 40" high def TV. Surprisingly the video picture was again very good. Any thoughts of returning this camcorder were forgotten.
The microphone is pleasingly sensitive. Standing approximately 15 feet in front of my wife with my back to her and the camcorder pointing in the direction opposite from her, everything she said was clear. The volume was of course diminished but still acceptable. This test was made out doors on a breezy day.
Although I'm a complete novice when it comes to camcorders, and 62 years old I've found this one to be very easy to use. The menus are straight forward and easy to navigate. It took perhaps 15 minutes to become familiar with the controls and the software. The included software is fine for what I need. The intended use is for recording family affairs at Christmas, Thanksgiving, weddings, vacations; etc. Overall I give the JVC GZ-MS 230 5 stars.

35 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just hat to put it down, February 26, 2010

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Julie Cochran "Video Girl" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JVC GZ-MS230 Camcorder (Blue) (Electronics)

Just too msny ways to enjoy this camera. Weighing in at 8ounces it's extremely easy to handle. One great thing... NO TAPES!!! This is my first tape free video camera. The firt feature I used was the time-lapse recording of me laying track for my railroad. The advanced stablization is awsome. I am rather unsteady from my disability. You'd never know that from the videos. Even from a moving car.

My only complaint is the supplied software implies some editing abilities. Only one. String clips together. The manual that describes the SW is not current with theactual software.

If you want a lightweight easy to use, affordable camera, then this is it. If you wantto edit you vidoes for DVDs to share, get a decent editing package. Personally, I use Pinnacle.

More details in a later review.

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