JVC GZ-R495 JVC804 Review

 

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Quad-Proof camcorder with 5H long-life internal battery and 8GB flash memory, features a 2.5M Back-illuminated monitor, 37mm filter thread, Optical 40x Zoom, and Advanced Image Stabilizer to expand usage capabilities. 5m Waterproof Whether you drop it into water or dive with it, IPX6/IPX8 certified waterproofing keeps Everio R running. Dustproof IP5X certified dustproofing lets you use the Everio R in some seriously dusty environments without worry. 1.5m Shockproof Accidental drop page can destroy an ordinary camcorder, but the Everio R is built tough to take it in its stride. -10C Freezeproof Take the Everio R out in the snow or on the slopes – even if you’re freezing, the Everio R will keep working. 5H Long-Life Shoot entire events, with no risk of damage by changing the battery in bad weather.

Specifications

Camera Type: Full HD

Resolution: 1920×1080

Battery life: 5 Hours of continuous recording.

Compatible Operating system: Android and IOS

Dimensions: 12.8×6×5.9 cm

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI

Benefits

  • The JVC GZ-R495 QuadProof Camcorder Kit records HD video and has the robust QuadProof body by JVC. QuadProof means that the camera is waterproof up to 5 meters, resistant to falls from a height of 1.5 meters, dust-resistant (IP5X classification), and frost resistant to temperatures of -10° C.
  • The camera combines a 2.5-megapixel CMOS sensor with the JVC Falconbrid image processor that captures 1920×1080 progressive HD video using its 4 GB internal memory or SD memory cards.
  • The camera also has a 3-inch LCD touchscreen and a USB 2.0 port for charging the internal battery and data transfers. With the mini-HDMI connection, you can play material on your HDMI monitor. 
  • The camera features Intelligent AUTO, time-lapse recordings, Face Detection, Touch AE/AF, and special recording modes such as Rough Monochrome, Food Mode, Baby Mode, and Marine Mode.

Downsides

  • No removable battery
  • Limited manual controls
  • Non-optical image stabilization

Verdict

The JVC Everio GZ-RX645BE is reasonably capable of shooting in unfavorable weather conditions.

 

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