JVC PICSIO GC-FM1A HD Camcorder (Sparkling Purple)

by JVC

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.1 x 0.6 x 3.8 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002JPJJB0
• Item model number: GC-FM1AV
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,802 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 12, 2009

Product Description

Color: Purple

From the Manufacturer

GC-FM1 Features
GC-FM1 is the pocket-sized HD Memory camera that you can put it in your pocket and go. Without any confusion or hassle, you can shoot HD videos and show them with a HDMI connection, or share them directly to YouTube.
Menu-less, Effortless	No Shake, No Sweat
Nothing confusing or complicated about it. Just push the button for the function you want, and enjoy!	Take it out and shoot away! The Image Stabilizer automatically kicks in so your videos are smooth and steady.
Your Life in 1080p	Stills that Still Shine
PICSIO actually records in 1080p Full HD so you’ll have maximum quality for HDTV viewing.	The 8 Megapixel stills you shoot will look great now, and won’t look obsolete a few years down the road.
Show on YouTube	Carry on iPod or iPhone
Videos are stored as .MOV files that require no conversion before uploading for the world to see.	The same .MOV files are easy to transfer to a PC for syncing with iTunes
Controls & Connectors

Product Description

PICSIO CAM, PURPLE PASSION, 1080P RECORDING,8MP STILLS,IMAGE STABLIZER HDMI OUTPUT, USB BATTER CHARGING

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Nice Specs on Paper, Worthless in the Real World, November 11, 2009

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DCS (Tupelo, MS United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: JVC PICSIO GC-FM1A HD Camcorder (Black Ice) (Electronics)

After reading the specs I had high hopes for this camera. Unfortunately, it failed to perform in every way. The build quality was cheap and flimsy, the controls were awkward and counterintuitive, the video was unwatchable, and the stills weren't sharp. Thankfully, Amazon accepted my return.

First, the PROS:
--It is small.

Then, the CONS:
--The control buttons are recessed and difficult to press. Usually I would have to press a button several times before it actually worked. When in still camera mode there is no audio or visual confirmation that you have actually taken a photo so you never know for sure until you scan through the images and video saved.
--The video is violently shakey and not as sharp as 1080p should be. Even on a tripod the video shook and wobbled. Basically the video is unwatchable. Everything looks like "Blair Witch Project" outtakes.
--Video and stills are grainy in any light, indoors or out. Don't bother trying to use it in low light.
--The audio is average.

In short, a very disappointing product that has turned me off to the compact video camera segment.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad HD video; lack of image stabilization; bad color reproduction., October 29, 2009

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Tom Canny "Market Analyst" (Boston,MA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: JVC PICSIO GC-FM1A HD Camcorder (Black Ice) (Electronics)

I tried several similar gadgets and JVC PICSIO is one of them. Despite good overall design, there several problems that turned me off.
CONS:
- good overall designe
- low cost

CONS:
- poor of image stabilization: practically absent
- poor HD quality: image "wobbling"
- not posible to use indoors: grainy picture; inaccurate colors; etc.

I returned my JVC PICSIO back to the store. Do not recommend anyone to buy this model.

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars "Brilliant" design..., November 6, 2009

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Gustavo Romero (Hollywood, FL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: JVC PICSIO GC-FM1A HD Camcorder (Black Ice) (Electronics)

The User Guide's states:
"When the battery life is too low even if it is in full charge, the battery comes to the end of its life"
This statement should be rewritten:
"When the battery life is too low even if it is in full charge, the CAMCORDER comes to the end of its life"
The battery is internal meaning that you can't replace it when it begins to have trouble holding a charge (as they all eventually do).
So the question is: What is the life expectancy of the battery?
I have posted this question on the JVC site forum but, of course, never got published. They also removed another post somebody made to this forum in this regard.
Stay away from it..
Who wants to buy a camera with a 1-2 years (maybe less) lifespan?

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