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Binding: Electronics
Brand: JVC
Color: Black
Display Size: 2 inches
EAN: 0046838041402
Item Dimensions: 3802102060
Label: JVC
Manufacturer: JVC
Model: GC-FM1B
MPN: GC-FM1B
Publisher: JVC
Studio: JVC
Features:- Gorgeous, trendy and attractive textured finish on a compact camcorder
- Small, elegant and stylish design camcorder with video image stabilization
- Menu-less for easy operation & convenient USB charging
- Manual and software are embedded on the camcorder for a 100% portable solution
- Easy sharing by iTunes/YouTube (upload to YouTube and export to iTunes without file conversion by PC)
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
GC-FM1 is the pocket-sized HD memory camera so that you can put it in your pocket and get going. Without any confusing or hustle, you can shoot HD video and show them beautifully with HDMI connection...
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
I had the worst time trying to get good quality video out of this device. It performed sub-par in extremely well-lit areas, on all of the available settings. The device is extremely light (good) but also very cheap feeling.
Needless to say, I ended up returning the device.
Rating:  -
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.
Rating: -
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?
Rating: -
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.
Rating:  -
I love this camera despite what I have read about in my researching for a pocket cam. This model comes in three colors; Black, Blue & Purple. It has 1080p HD video, DIS for the video, internal 128MB memory, SDHC card slot, Rechargeable Li-on battery & 8 MP stills which is great of not having to carry two different cameras for great video and great stills. I use it every where I go & it is perfect for me to get my kids in their football games. Being able to take it right out of my purse and get recording right away is a snap. Having 128MB of internal memory & a card slot to expand the memory is great so when the games go into OT I have enough space to continue thru. I would recommend a 4GB memory card or higher for lots of storage space. I am not a techy person and the simplicity of camera is perfect for me of not having to figure out all those menus. All you have to do is push the buttons and the camera will do what it is to do. You have a power button, video/camera mode, a review, trash can, index & the center button is for record mode/snap a picture. You even get a 4x digital zoom by pushing the up & down buttons for when you need to get a little bit closer. I just love taking my videos & sharing them online to You Tube so my mother back east can see the boys in their games right away. Even when they have night games you can still see the video very clear & steady just like in a traditional camcorder. I used to make DVD's which takes me forever to figure out the software & takes time mailing it over. If it will even reach over the mail in one piece. I can't begin to tell you how many times the DVD disc was broken on delivery to then make it all over again. Now the moment is lost and forgotten. But now just plug in the camera to the pc & the software loads instantly so I am able to share online to You Tube in an instant. Now my mom gets to see it right then and there. She is very happy & feels like she has not missed anything at all. My older boy loves the fact it will share right to his iTunes library. He puts his videos of the game right on his iPod where he can share it with his friends. How cool is that. I have taken quite a bit of stills and wow how great the quality is & you can print very large too. I did a poster print and looks very clear & sharp. The playback is awesome as you even get a HDMI port, which is very important to me as to match my new HDTV. You can see how clear and how sharp all the colors are. It's not grainy at all & even in lower light. I was able to take a video of an underground parking garage with low light & to my surprise it is very clear & you can see everything just like you where there. I am so amazed of how steady the playback is. I give this product a two thumbs up. Try the model yourself you will be amazed of how great this little cam is.
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