JVC Everio GZ-MG21 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: JVC takes a hard line with its long-lens 'corder.

Pros: >Capacious hard drive, Fast transfer, Big, quiet lens, Video light ,

Cons: Average image quality and screen

Verdict: More attention to raw image quality would have helped, but it's still worth considering, especially if you have a tripod that can tame the massive zoom.

Review summary: Hard drive camcorders seem like a great idea. A tiny hard drive in a small camcorder case can record hours upon hours of video without having to switch out a tape or a DVD. Unfortunately, JVC's execution falls short; just like its nearly identical sibling

Pros: Light and tiny; many hours of recording time.

Cons: Poor video quality; awkward control scheme; image stabilization is a joke; not for big hands.

Verdict: The JVC GZ-MG21 is a nice idea, but its poor video quality and irritating control scheme make conventional camcorders seem a lot more appealing.

Pros: Light and tiny; many hours of recording time.

Cons: Poor video quality; awkward control scheme; image stabilization is a joke; not for big hands.

Verdict: The JVC GZ-MG21 is a nice idea, but its poor video quality and irritating control scheme make conventional camcorders seem a lot more appealing.