Today we are looking at yet another pocket HD Camcorder / Camera. This one is from JVC and records in full 1080p HD, has 4x digital zoom, is very stylish and even takes 8-megapixel still images. Many of these pocket HD camcorders do not shoot great photos or no photos as all, but the JVC Picsio does shoot 8-megapixel photos. Could this be the deciding factor on what pocket camcorder to get? Let’s take a look and find out! Special thanks to Geeks.com for providing us with the JVC Picsio Pocket HD Camcorder / Camera to review. Geeks.com is a great place to find Digital Camcorders.
Features & Specifications
- Color: Blue (glittery blue faceplate)
- Stylish pocket-fitting design
- Image sensor: 1/3.2-inch CMOS
- Lens: F 2.8, f = 3.9 mm
- 8 MP still image recording
- 4x digital zoom
- 2.0-inch color LCD monitor
- HDMI Output Mode: 1080i
- 1080p/30 fps HD Video Recording
- Recording Media: SD/SDHC card from 4 GB to 32 GB (not included)
- Digital Image Stabilization
- Built-in microphone
- Built-in speaker
- “Menu-less” Simple & Easy Operation
- Convenient USB Battery Charging
- Direct sending to iTunes/YouTube (.MOV file)
- Continuous Operation Time: approximately 96 minutes
- Built-in battery: 3.7V
- PC Software and Instruction Manual pre-installed in internal memory
- Video Recording:
- Mode:
- 1080p: 1440 x 1080p / 30 fps / 12 Mbps, 16:9 720p: 1280 x 720p / 60 fps / 12 Mbps, 16:9
- VGA: 640 x 480 / 60 fps / 4 Mbps, 4:3
- QVGA: 320 x 240p / 30 fps / 0.7 Mbps, 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:
- Mini HDMI out (v1.3)
- AV out
- Mini USB 2.0/1.1
Packaging
We received the Picsio from Geeks.com so it was nicely packaged. Since it is a refurbished product it comes in a plain box. Inside you will find the JVC Picsio camcorder, USB cable, AV cable, hand strap and a user’s guide.
