October 13th, 2009
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. 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
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Camera |
Image Sensor |
8 Megapixel CMOS |
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Lens |
F2.8, fixed focus (x1) |
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Zoom |
Digital 4x |
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Image Stabilization |
Digital Image Stabilizer (Video mode only) |
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Recording media |
SD/SDHC Card (not provided) |
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Monitor |
2.0” Color LCD |
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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 |
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Format |
Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264: MOV, Audio: AAC |
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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 |
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Format |
JPEG |
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Connectors |
HDMI™ out (Mini), AV out, USB 2.0/1.1 |
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Others |
PC Software and Instruction Manual (pre-installed in internal memory), Microphone (mono), Speaker (mono) |
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Continuous Operation Time |
Approx. 96 minutes |
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Provided Accessories |
USB Cable, AV Cable, Hand Strap |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |
53.0mm x 97.0mm x 17.0mm |
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Weight |
Approx. 95 g |
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For individual shooting situations, PICSIO has four video and still recording modes:
Video Recording
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Mode |
Image Size |
Frame Rate |
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1080p |
1440 x 1080p |
30 fps |
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720p |
1280 x 720p |
60 fps |
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VGA |
640 x 480p |
60 fps |
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QVGA |
320 x 240p |
30 fps |
Still Recording
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Mode |
Image Size |
Aspect Ratio |
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8 M |
3264 x 2448 |
4:3 |
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5 M |
2592 x 1944 |
4:3 |
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2 M |
1600 x 1200 |
4:3 |
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0.3 M |
640 480 |
4:3 |
Rachel started playing with her mother's old Brownie camera when she was just a toddler, working her way up from a Hello Kitty point-and-shoot to training on both film and digital SLRs. See her full profile and disclosure of her industry affiliations.
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