JVC Everio GZMC200 2MP 4GB Microdrive Camcorder, 10x Optical/200x Digital Zoom, 1.8" Color LCD (Mfr# GZ-MC200US) $549.99

The Everio GZ-MC200's microdrive lets you shoot up to 60 minutes of high quality MPEG-2 video--and even more in lower resolution modes. A selection of recording modes lets you choose more quality or more shooting time. The highest quality ULTRA mode records at a constant bit rate of 8.88 Mbps with AC 3 audio -- comparable to the DVD data rate (average 4 Mbps video/9.8 Mbps maximum). Essentially what you get is DVD quality, with the same video and audio format as a movie DVD. The number of still photos that will fit on the microdrive card is nothing less than awe-inspiring: more than 5000 of the highest resolution images (1600x1200 fine). Thanks to its 2.12MP CCD imager, Super Hi-Rez Lens and JVC's exclusive Megabrid engine, the GZ-MC200 boasts superior video and digital still performance. You can make digital-to-digital transfers using the USB 2.0 interface for quick downloading to a PC and print directly from the USB to any PictBridge compatible printer. The GZ-MC200 also features a unique rotating grip design. The camcorder's two sections, the grip and the lens/body assembly, pivot so the lens portion can be tilted without the user changing hand location. This makes it easy to quickly transition to a high or low shooting angle, and affords a number of comfortable and stable single and two handed shooting positions!

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