
Review Summary
The JVC GZ-Ex515 Full HD Everio Camcorder captures Full HD 1920 x 1080 video and up to 8.3MP still images. It can record Full HD video and 2MP still images simultaneously as well. It features an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot, a back-illuminated 1/5.8" 2.5MP CMOS image sensor and a JVC HD wide angle lens. The high-quality HD lens supports 38x optical zoom, and 65x dynamic zoom. The camcorder has a FALCONBRID engine and a 3" touch panel LCD for easy recording and instant playback.
The GZ-Ex515 is equipped with Wi-Fi and several wireless functions. The wireless features include Index Marking for Best Play, Sports Scoring, Live Streaming by USTREAM, Live Monitoring with Remote Recording / Snapshot Control, Data Transfer to tablet / Smartphone / PC, One Touch Auto Backup to PC (HD compatible), Home Detection Monitoring (Auto Photo E-mail), Video E-mail and Geotagging. You can use the camera with a JVC's free downloadable app as well. The app works with Android phones / tablets, iPhone and iPad.
The GZ-Ex515also features several other user-friendly shooting controls and options. It's equipped with an Optical Image Stabilizer with Advanced Image Stabilizer (A.I.S.) and Super LoLux. It features Intelligent AUTO, Auto REC and ultra-slow motion video. Plus, it supports Time-Lapse REC and Stop Motion REC as well. The GZ-Ex515 has Face Recognition technology, Smile Meter / Smile Shot, K2 technology for audio, a mic input, a headphone output, a built-in vid eo light and an integrated zoom microphone.
The GZ-Ex515 features LoiLoFit software for Everio (Windows only), which allows you to edit your videos, upload them quickly, select your favorite scenes and more. If you get done with a recording and can't wait to share it with friends and family, the GZ-Ex515's integrated mini HDMI output makes it possible to connect the camcorder directly to your HDTV. Once connected, you can share all your video clips on the big screen in Full HD thanks to the camera's 1080/60p video output capabilities.