The feature-packed JVC GZ-V500 Full HD Everio Camcorder (Black) shoots Full HD 1920 x 1080 video and can output 1080/60p video as well. It uses memory card technology to store your recordings and features an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot. The GZ-V500 has a back-illuminated 1/4.1" 3.3MP CMOS image sensor, a mini HDMI output and a JVC HD lens. The high-quality HD lens supports 10x optical zoom, 18x dynamic zoom and 200x digital zoom in both HD and SD formats. The camcorder has a FALCONBRID engine and a 3.0" LCD touch panel display for easy recording and instant playback. It also supports high-speed video and continuous still recording. Plus, you can use it as a 10 megapixel digital camera with the DSC function.

The GZ-V500 also features several other user-friendly shooting controls and options. It's equipped with an Optical and Advanced Image Stabilizer, as well as Super LoLux. It features Intelligent AUTO and Auto REC. Plus, it supports Time-Lapse REC as well. The GZ-V500 has Face Detection technology, K2 technology, Smile Meter / Smile Shot, Pet Detection / Pet Shot, Face Sub-Window, Animation Effect and Silent Mode. It also has an integrated zoom microphone and a semi-auto lens cover. With attributes like this, anyone can become a master videographer.

While all these handy tools may take some of the guesswork out of recording, it's always nice to have some easy-to-use editing software back at the house. The GZ-V500 comes with Everio MediaBrowser 4 software integrated into the camcorder. The PC software allows you to upload your videos quickly, select your favorite scenes and make them even more attractive. If you get done with a recording and can't wait to share it with friends and family, the GZ-V500's integrated mini HDMI output makes it possible to connect the camcorder directly to your HDTV. Once connected, you can share all your video clips on the big screen in breathtaking 1080/60p HD.

Full HD 1920 x 1080 Recording

The GZ-V500 is capable of recording 1920 x 1080 resolution AVCHD video. Plus, it supports 1080/60p output as well. Enjoy uncompromising picture quality on any HDTV that accepts 1080p input via HDMI

Super LoLux

Low light performance is one of the key factors for quality video. The GZ-V500's Super LoLux ensures superior sensitivity to low light. With a back-illuminated CMOS sensor, you can capture clear images with precise colors even in low light. No worry while indoors or in dark situations

Advanced Image Stabilizer

The camcorder features JVC's Advanced Image Stabilizer (A.I.S.) for effective camera-shake compensation. It expands the effective area at wide angle, delivering powerful compensation for camera shake while maintaining HD quality. You'll be able to enjoy stable results even if you're walking or jogging alongside your subject

10x Optical Zoom

You can use the 10x optical zoom, 18x dynamic or the powerful 200x digital zoom. to zoom in on subjects that are far away without any picture degradation

Zoom Microphone

The zooming microphone changes the focal point to match the picture, so you can always hear what you see. Sound focus changes from wide to tele. This reduces stereo separation and increases mic gain when zooming

SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot & 16GB Internal Flash Memory

The camcorder supports memory card technology and flash memory for seamless recording. You can record using the internal 16GB flash memory or you can use an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card. The camcorder will support up to a 64GB SDXC card

HD/SD Dual Format

Standard-definition recording is available for broad compatibility and even longer recording

Intelligent AUTO

Automatically selects the optimal settings wherever you point the camera. Get the best possible shot anytime

Silent Mode

Mutes the operation sound and dims the LCD brightness with one button ease. No worries for dark and quiet places

K2 Technology

Restores the sound details lost during compression for high-quality audio playback

DSC Function

The GZ-V500 can function as a 10 megapixel digital camera

Everio MediaBrowser 4 Software CD-ROM (Windows Only)

The Everio MediaBrowser 4 editing and file management software CD-ROM comes with your camcorder. You can create full-fledged edited videos and pictures with just a few clicks. Edit video footage and stills into the same creation, spice it up with a music track, add captions, and so much more, with drag-and-drop ease. Plus, share as soon as you shoot by quickly uploading to Facebook and YouTube

Touch Panel LCD

Just touch on the various function icons and thumbnail pictures that are displayed on the LCD screen. The uniformly flat surface responds instantly to your touch commands, with a frameless design to assure comfortable touch access even for functions displayed on the extreme right or left

Face Recognition for Shooting Convenience

Face Recognition technology allows you to register faces of friends and family with their names so the camera can optimize exposure and focus giving priority to them

Smile Meter & Smile Shot

The Smile Meter keeps an eye on how much your subjects are smiling, giving you a percentage display. With Smile Shot, the camera automatically takes a picture (in video mode) every time the smile percentage reaches a certain level. It's a great way to take group shots filled with smiling faces

Pet Detection

Pet Detection function detects and tracks the faces of dogs and cats, capturing them with the best setting possible. And it automatically takes stills when they face the camera directly

Face Sub-Window

Touch on a face on the LCD screen, and that face is automatically shown enlarged in a corner of the screen. So you can record both a group shot and a close-up of someone at the same time

Animation Effect

Have fun decorating while you shoot. Add stamps wherever you touch. Or spice up faces with decorations that automatically position themselves correctly. You can even add hand-written titles and captions using a provided pen as part of the recording too

Time-Lapse REC

Time-Lapse REC records one frame at a time at set intervals (1 sec - 80 sec), so you can watch movement that's hours long in just a few seconds when played back. It's great when you want to observe an event that takes place over a long period of time or to record unique-looking scenes in a creative way

Auto REC

When a subject enters the detecting area, recording starts automatically. Recording continues as long as there is movement within the area and automatically stops after 5 seconds of no movement. You can use it like a surveillance camera or to observe something

JVC HD Lens

The JVC HD Lens is approximately two times brighter and faster than conventional camera lenses. You'll be able to record in low light environments with confidence. Record indoors or outside in darker situations with brilliant results. Record birthdays, weddings, sporting events and everyday life without the need for additional lighting

Wide Angle Lens

When recording landscapes, or group shots in cramped quarters, this wide angle lens is very effective. When fully zoomed out, the angle of vision is equivalent to a 32.8 mm lens on a 35mm SLR camera

Optical Image Stabilization with Advanced Image Stabilizer

The GZ-V500 offers double the assurance of camera shake compensation. In addition to Advanced Image Stabilizer, Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) is equipped to deliver effective results over the entire zoom range. From wide-angle to telephoto, get stable images with HD quality maintained

High-Speed Continuous Still Recording

Just like the motor drive equipped on SLR cameras, this mode allows you to record stills in rapid succession. Get sharp, crisp images for every split-second of movement. Capture even fast-paced action as high quality digital stills

300fps High-Speed Video Recording for Super Slow Motion Playback

High-speed recording enables super slow motion playback, so you can analyze movements that may not be visible to the naked eye in real time. Use it as an effective tool for sports technique analysis and nature studies

High-Speed Processor FALCONBRID Engine

The FALCONBRID imaging engine provides high-speed processing of large amounts of pixel data for both video and stills. The one-chip design helps to reduce size and energy consumption while optimizing efficiency and speed