New JVC Camcorder Offers One-Touch Uploading to YouTube(TM)
Posted on May 20, 2008
Filed Under Digital Video
WAYNE, N.J., May 19 /PRNewswire/ — Sharing videos over the Internet is
now easier than ever with the launch of a new JVC camcorder that provides
one-button uploading to YouTube(TM), the leading online video community
that allows people to discover, watch and share originally created videos.
The new JVC Everio S Series memory camcorder, the GZ-MS100, was
designed to make sharing simple for the millions of people who enjoy
sharing their videos with the world over the Internet. And unlike many of
the other camcorders that target Internet users, JVC’s GZ-MS100 provides an
impressive array of full-fledged camcorder features that give it the
versatility to do more than shoot short Internet videos.
It looks strikingly similar to the popular Everio G Series camcorders,
but is smaller and weighs only 0.60 lbs. including battery, because it
records to an SD Card (user provided) instead of a built-in hard disk
drive. The ever-increasing capacity and affordability of new SD Cards
appearing on the market means that over time Everio S will be able to offer
expanded recording time at a lower per minute cost.
Once the provided CyberLink software is installed on a Windows(R) PC,
uploading video clips to YouTube(TM) is quick and easy. The camcorder has
an UPLOAD button that works in two ways. In the camera mode, press UPLOAD
and then the trigger, and this limits recordings to 10 minutes in length,
which matches the YouTube(TM) file size limit. This eliminates the need to
manually time recordings or go back to edit and shorten footage. After
recording is done, connect the GZ-MS100 to a PC via a USB cable and press
the UPLOAD button. This automatically launches the supplied application for
uploading to YouTube(TM). After just a few mouse clicks the video will be
up on the Internet for everybody to see. The original video quality is
maintained in the camera, so it can be used for any other purpose.
For storage and cataloging, recorded videos can easily be transferred
to a PC via USB2.0 or directly using the SD Card. The provided CyberLink
application also allows easy burning to DVD using the computer’s optical
disc drive. Or, to create DVDs without using a computer JVC offers the
CU-VD3 Everio SHARE STATION as an option. Since it was designed as an
Everio companion, this DVD burner accommodates Everio’s USB Host function
that allows scene playback order to be rearranged within the camera before
transfer.
The GZ-MS100 features Laser Touch Operation, first offered in the
Everio G Series camcorders released earlier this year. The feature’s scroll
bar and buttons are touch-sensitive so the user just glides a finger up or
down the bar to choose menu items while its blue light follows the
movements. The LCD screen itself is never touched, so it won’t get dirty,
smudged or covered in fingerprints. The 2.7-inch LCD screen, the same one
used on Everio G series models, has Auto Backlight Control to automatically
adjust brightness for comfortable viewing indoors or outdoors. And with
Auto Power ON/OFF, the user simply opens up the LCD to power-on and start
shooting (takes only about one second if Quick Restart mode is engaged),
and closes the LCD to shut the power off and avoid draining the battery.
The shape of the camcorder itself facilitates ease of use, with a
contoured grip that snugly and securely fits the palm of the hand.
In addition to the supplied BN-VF808 rechargeable battery that provides
2 hr. 5 minutes of operation per charge, higher capacity batteries are
available: BN-VF815 for 4 hr. 15 minutes and BN-VF823 for 6 hr. 25 minutes
of continuous operation per charge.
Up front, the GZ-MS100 is equipped with a KONICA MINOLTA LENS that
provides a 35x optical zoom with excellent picture quality. JVC’s
proprietary Gigabrid Engine also contributes to quality by incorporating
six digital noise reduction systems to improve the S/N ratio by about 30
percent (3dB) over previous models, and integrating the MPEG-2 encoder to
help reduce block noise and mosquito noise. Other full-fledged camera
functions include Program AE with shooting modes to accommodate a variety
of situations (Night, Twilight, Portrait, Sports, Snow, Spotlight), Digital
Image Stabilizer to minimize camera-shake, and much more.
The JVC GZ-MS100 will be available in June for $349.99.
About JVC Company of America
JVC Company of America, headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, is a
division of JVC Americas Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Victor Company
of Japan Ltd., and a holding company for JVC companies located in North and
South America. JVC distributes a complete line of video and audio
equipment, including high definition displays, camcorders, DVD players and
recorders, home and portable audio equipment, mobile entertainment products
and recording media. For further product information, visit JVC’s Web site
at http://www.jvc.com or call 800-526-5308.
SOURCE JVC Company of America
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