JVC Picsio GC-FM1 Camcorder Review
Conclusions
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Pocket sized camcorders like the JVC Piscio FM1 are very convenient. Although you won’t get the optical zoom and image stabilization that you’d get with a full-size dedicated camcorder, you will get a lot of functionality. The Piscio takes very good videos in HD, which is its biggest claim to fame. It is also very small and the sleek-looking holographic finish is wonderful. The removable SD card and HDMI port add to the device’s functionality.
Unfortunately, the great design and good videos are marred by controls that offer no tactile feedback and very poor software. If you can live with those two drawbacks, this is a great camcorder.
Pros
- Very good 720p and 1080p videos
- Good color accuracy
- Compact and lightweight
- Excellent, unique holographic design
- HDMI port
- SD card slot
- Stereo audio
- Comfortable to hold
- Instant start up
Cons
- Finicky controls
- Poor software
- Poor image stabilization
- No HDMI cable included
- No external microphone port