If your iPhone 3Gs just can’t handle your video needs and you need to get serious without going pro, JVCs latest handheld camcorder, the Everio GZ-HM550, has a lot to recommend it: this is an affordable and lightweight camera capable of shooting at full HD resolution of 1080p.
The Everio GZ-HM550 has excellent specs for the price, including a 10.6 megapixel CMOS sensor, 32GB of inbuilt storage, an SD / SDHC expansion slot, 16x optical zoom and the lesser (but still nice) ability to use the camera to take 9MP still shots.
One of the more interesting ways the Everio GZ-HM550 differentiates itself from the competition, though, is through its integrated Blueooth module, which will allow you to remote control the camera’s play, zoom and record functions through your cellphone, as well as use your phone’s GPS abilities to geotag your videos through Google Earth.
Otherwise, the Everio GZ-HM550 plays well with Macs, allowing videos to be directly exported to iTunes and synced with your iPod or iPhone.
If you’re interested in adding another camera to your bag, the JVC Everio GZ-HM550 is on sale now for just $799.95.
