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JVC debuts its first mini-HD camcorder: the PICSIO GC-FM1

Should Flip be worried about yet another entry into the mini-HD camcorder market? JVC announced today the release of the PICSIO GC-FM1, its first mini HD digital camcorder.
Written by Rachel King, Contributor

Should Flip be worried about yet another entry into the mini-HD camcorder market? JVC announced today the release of the PICSIO GC-FM1, its first mini HD digital camcorder. The new gadget, built with 4x digital zoom, shoots 8-megapixel stills and 1080p Full HD video in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format, storing movies as .MOV files. While it's not included in the box, this camera uses SD/SDHC memory cards. (FYI, USB cable, AV cable, hand strap and PC software are all included with the camera.)

Users can connect the PICSIO to their computers for file transfers via HDMI™ out (Mini), AV out and USB 2.0/1.1. The camera charges via USB connection, so it can automatically charge whenever hooked up a PC and not transferring files.

Available in Black Ice, Blue Steel and Purple Passion with geometric patterns and chrome accents, this pocket camcorder is definitely for those who want to shoot videos and photos on-the-go, but still want something a little more stylish. The estimated price tag is set right now at $199.95.

For a full list of specs:

JVC PICSIO GC-FM1 – Specifications

Camera

Image Sensor

8 Megapixel CMOS

Lens

F2.8, fixed focus (x1)

Zoom

Digital 4x

Image Stabilization

Digital Image Stabilizer (Video mode only)

Recording media

SD/SDHC Card (not provided)

Monitor

2.0” Color LCD

Video Recording

Mode

1080p: 1440 x 1080p / 30fps / 12Mbps, 16:9

720p: 1280 x 720p / 60fps / 12Mbps, 16:9

VGA: 640 x 480 / 60fps / 4Mbps, 4:3

QVGA: 320 x 240p / 30fps / 0.7Mbps, 4:3

Format

Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264: MOV, Audio: AAC

Still Recording

Mode

8M:3264 x 2448, 4:3

5M:2592 x 1944, 4:3

2M:1600 x 1200, 4:3

0.3M:640 x 480, 4:3

Format

JPEG

Connectors

HDMI out (Mini), AV out, USB 2.0/1.1

Others

PC Software and Instruction Manual (pre-installed in internal memory), Microphone (mono), Speaker (mono)

Continuous Operation Time

Approx. 96 minutes

Provided Accessories

USB Cable, AV Cable, Hand Strap

Dimensions (W x H x D)

53.0mm x 97.0mm x 17.0mm

Weight

Approx. 95 g

For individual shooting situations, PICSIO has four video and still recording modes:

Video Recording

Mode

Image Size

Frame Rate

1080p

1440 x 1080p

30 fps

720p

1280 x 720p

60 fps

VGA

640 x 480p

60 fps

QVGA

320 x 240p

30 fps

Still Recording

Mode

Image Size

Aspect Ratio

8 M

3264 x 2448

4:3

5 M

2592 x 1944

4:3

2 M

1600 x 1200

4:3

0.3 M

640480

4:3

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