JVC Picsio GC-FM1 Camcorder
Appearing like an accessory from a P Diddy video, JVC’s funny named Picsio is externally set to stun with its glitzy pearl-like goal that is more nightclub than camera club.
It’s a close comparative, design and layout wise of competitors from Flip Video in the Ultra HD and Creative in its Vado range of upright, mobile phone-sized camcorders. Like them, the JVC offers direct YouTube upload, but contrary to them, doesn’t integrated a handy flip out USB arm. Its maker not as the mini camcorder it is but an “HD memory camcorder” describes the GC-FM1 model.
When the plastic glossy surfaced Picsio, just 17mm in depth, looks slippery enough to slide out of your palm while you’re seeking to hold it single-handed and stable for filming. In fact, the JVC equipped tactile ribbed chrome edging at the sides to avoid such an occurrence and digital image stabilization to boot. While gripped, it looks solid enough to hold up the unusual bump and knock and portably lightweight too at 95g.
JVC hasn’t figured fit to include an optical zoom with the Picsio, only a cursory 4x digital variety with which to try to enlarge the creative horizons of the 30mm equivalent fixed lens. We also achieve 1440 x 1080 pixels, widely compatible MPEG4 format high-definition video with mono sound offered at a frame rate of 30fps.
As an indication, that it’s a device that is designed to be used “on the go”, a non-removable internal battery is charged via USB port rather than mains and lasts for 96 minutes if fully charged. Not long maybe but long enough, since most users of the Picsio are going to be shooting in short bursts as they would video on a camera phone. USB Cable, AV Cable, Hand Strap and PC Software are provided with the unit.