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    Digital Media Camera
    SYSTEM GZ-MG505
    Format SD-VIDEO Entertainment Video Profile: Video: MPEG-2-PS / Audio: Dolby Digital, AC 3, Still: JPEG (PictBridge, DPOF compatible)
    Storage Media 1.8" Hard Disk Drive (Embedded), SD Memory Card
    Internal Hard Disk Drive Capacity 30GB
    CAMERA GZ-MG505
    CCD 1/4.5″ 3-CCD
    No. of CCD/CMOS Pixels 1,330,000 x 3
    Effective Pixels for Capture
    Moving images 16x9: 2,322,540-pixel, 1173x660 (774,180) x 3; 4x3: 2,073,600-pixel, 960x720 (691,200) x 3
    Still images 5 Megapixel (4,915,200 pixels) [1280x960) x 4 with Pixel Shift]
    Effective Pixels for Record
    Moving images (720x480) 4:2:0
    Still images Up to 2560x1920
    Lens
    Zoom Ratio Optical 10x (Still: 8x)
    Zoom Ratio Digital (max.) 300x
    Focal Length (mm) Video: 3.2 - 32.0, Still: 4.0 - 32.0
    F Stop Video: F1.8 - F2.4, Still: F1.9 - F2.4
    Filter Diameter (mm) 37.0
    Video Image Stabilization Yes
    Shutter Speeds Video: 1/2 - 1/4000, Still: 1/2 - 1/500
    Exposure Settings Video: -6 - +6, Still: -2EV - +2EV
    ISO Settings 100, 200, 400
    Full Range AF/Manual Focus Yes/Yes (One-push Stick Control)
    Full-Auto/Manual White Balance Yes/Yes (Halogen / Cloud / Fine / Manual)
    RECORDER GZ-MG505
    MPEG-2 Video Recording Yes
    JPEG Still Shooting Yes
    Megabrid Engine Yes
    3-Dimension Noise Reduction (3D NR) Yes
    Still Image Sizes 2560x1920 / 2048x1536 / 1600x1200 / 1280x960 / 640x480
    Video Recording Time (max.) 7hr 10min (ULTRA FINE) / 37hr 30min (ECO)
    No. of Still Images (max.) 9999
    Video Recording Modes (Variable Bit Rate) ULTRA FINE (8.5Mbps)/FINE (5.5Mbps)/NORM (4.2Mbps)/ECO (1.5Mbps)
    INTERFACES GZ-MG505
    SD Memory Card Slot Yes
    USB 2.0/1.1 Yes
    USB Mass Storage Class Yes
    DC In Yes
    AV Out Yes
    S-Video Connector Out Yes
    Mic Input (plug-in power) Yes
    USB 2.0 High-Speed Data Transfer to PC Yes (Up to 12x)
    LCD/SCREEN GZ-MG505
    Clear LCD Monitor 2.7″ wide, 112,000-pixel
    Stick Control on LCD Yes (Manual Focus/Night / Spot / Backlight / 16:9)
    FUNCTIONS GZ-MG505
    Built-in Auto Flash Yes
    User-Friendly Graphical User Interface Yes
    Thumbnail Picture Yes
    Play List Editing Yes
    Power-Linked Operation Yes
    Playback Special Effects Yes
    Self-Timer Yes (2sec/10sec)
    PictBridge/DPOF Yes
    Data Battery Yes
    Multi-Language On-Screen 7 Languages (Eng. / Fre. / Spa. / Por. / Jap. / Kor. / Chi. [Traditional])
    Icon Playlist/Event Pre-registration Yes
    Direct DVD Creation with SHARE STATION Yes
    Program AE
    Modes Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Twilight / Portrait / Sports / Snow
    Auto Button Yes
    Selection Stick Control
    INDEX/DATA Button on LCD Yes
    Accessory Shoe Yes
    Auto Exposure Bracketing Yes
    Histogram Display Yes (during Playback mode only)
    Recording Special Effects Yes
    GENERAL GZ-MG505
    Approx. Weight 0.99lbs (450g) [5] / 1.1lbs (510g) [6] (with Lens Hood)
    Dimensions (WxHxL) 2.91" x 2.87" x 4.92" (74 x 73 x 125mm)
    Power Consumption Approx. 6.5W
    Power Source (Battery) 7.2V / (AC adapter) 11V
    PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GZ-MG505
    AC Adapter Yes
    Battery Pack Yes
    USB Cable Yes
    Software
    Digital Photo Navigator (Win) Yes
    PowerProducer (Win) Yes
    PowerDirector Express (Win) Yes
    PowerDVD (Win) Yes
    Capty MPEG Edit EX (Mac) Yes
    mono DVD (Mac) Yes
    AV Cable Yes
    Remote Control Yes
    Lens Hood Yes


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    [1] Free app available for Android phones/tablets, iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
    [2] Only valid with Wi-Fi direct (direct monitoring).
    [3] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UHR mode, please use Class 6 or higher. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. UHS Speed Class is not supported, but UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard SDHC/SDXC cards. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer.
    [4] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For 60P mode, Class 6 or higher performance is required. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. UHS Speed Class is not supported, but UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard SDHC/SDXC cards. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer.
    [5] In Standard Definition mode.
    [6] When image stabilization set to OFF
    [7] 12x when Advanced Image Stabilizer set to ON
    [8] 35mm equivalent focal length is achieved when image stabilization is set to OFF and Dynamic Zoom is set to ON.
    [9] Footage recorded in the UXP mode cannot be stored to disc using the CU-VD50/VD3. Use a recommended HDD/BD Burner or the supplied MediaBrowser software installed on your PC to store footage.
    [10] Footage recorded in the AVCHD Progressive and UXP mode cannot be stored to disc using the CU-VD50/VD3. Use a recommended HDD/BD Burner or the supplied MediaBrowser software installed on your PC to store footage onto Blu-ray disc or hard disk drive.
    [11] When using a 64GB SDXC card (not provided)
    [12] without battery / including battery
    [13] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UHR mode, please use Class 6 or higher. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. UHS Speed Class is not supported, but UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard SDHC/SDXC cards. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
    [14] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For 50P mode, Class 6 or higher performance is required. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. UHS Speed Class is not supported, but UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard SDHC/SDXC cards. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
    [15] When image stabilisation set to OFF
    [16] 12x when Advanced Image Stabiliser set to ON
    [17] 35mm equivalent focal length is achieved when image stabilisation is set to OFF and Dynamic Zoom is set to ON.
    [18] When using a 64GB SDXC card (not provided) and internal flash memory
    [19] 48x when Advanced Image Stabiliser set to ON in HD Mode
    [20] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UXP mode, Class 6 or higher is recommended. For THR mode, Class 6 or higher is required. (Class 10 is recommended). SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer.
    [21] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UHR mode, please use Class 6 or higher. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Compatible with UHS SD cards, but UHS Speed Class is not supported. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer
    [22] 18x when Advanced Image Stabilizer set to ON
    [23] Footage recorded in the THR, TSR, and UXP mode cannot be stored to disc using the CU-VD50/VD3. Use the supplied MediaBrowser software installed on your PC to store footage onto Blu-ray disc or hard disk drive.
    [24] Night & Portrait mode for still shooting only.
    [25] Use of Eye-Fi card may be illegal and prohibited in countries and regions where it has not been approved by competent authorities. Please contact Eye-Fi support for the details of approved countries and regions.
    [26] To record video, SD/SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
    [27] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UXP mode, Class 6 or higher is recommended. For THR mode, Class 6 or higher is required. (Class 10 is recommended). SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
    [28] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UHR mode, please use Class 6 or higher. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Compatible with UHS SD cards, but UHS Speed Class is not supported. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer
    [29] 18x when Advanced Image Stabiliser set to ON
    [30] To record video, SD/SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer.
    [31] Footage recorded in the UXP mode cannot be stored to disc using the CU-VD50/VD3. Use the supplied MediaBrowser software installed on your PC to store footage onto Blu-ray disc or hard disk drive.
    [32] When using two 64GB SDXC cards (not provided)
    [33] 13x when Enhanced Advanced Image Stabiliser set to ON
    [34] 13x when Enhanced Advanced Image Stabilizer set to ON
    [35] To record video, SD/SDHC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB) and SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
    [36] When using two 32GB SDHC cards (not provided)
    [37] without battery / with included battery
    [38] When using a 32GB SDHC card (not provided)
    [39] When using a 32GB SDHC card (not provided) and internal flash memory
    [40] 15x when Advanced Image Stabiliser set to ON
    [41] 15x when Advanced Image Stabilizer set to ON
    [42] The value of 35mm film equivalent is for Still mode.
    [43] To record video, SDHC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UXP mode, please use Class 6 or higher. Digital stills can be recorded on both SD and SDHC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB) and SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
    [44] All modes are for still shooting only.
    [45] To record video, an SDHC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. Digital stills can be recorded on both SD and SDHC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB) and SDHC memory cards (4GB to 16GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
    [46] When using a 32GB SDHC card (not provided) and internal 32GB memory
    [47] When using a 32GB SDHC card (not provided) and internal 16GB memory