Digital Video Camera & Camcorder Review

The JVC GZ-MG27 is a nice idea, but its poor video quality and irritating control scheme make conventional camcorders a lot more appealing.

CNET has an editor review and has a rating of 5.4 out of 10. and writes:
“Color reproduction is decent in sunlight, but indoor videos tend to be washed out. The camera’s gain-up/night functions can boost the image in low light, but they’re essentially slow-shutter modes, which further blur an already mediocre picture. The GZ-MG27 has an onboard video light, but like most of its species, it’s effective out to only a few feet.

On paper, the JVC Everio GZ-MG27 looks like a great camcorder: a small video camera with a strong zoom lens and a big hard drive for taking lots of video without swapping media. Unfortunately, its awkward control scheme and terrible video quality make this a camcorder to avoid.”