The black JVC Everio GZ-R550BUS Quad-Proof HD Camcorder records 1080p60 HD AVCHD video at bit rates up to 28 Mbps. Designed with JVC's rugged Quad-Proof camera body, the Everio GZ-R550BUS is built to capture your adventures, no matter what the weather. This rugged camcorder is waterproof down to 16', shockproof from falls up to 5', dustproof, and freeze-proof down to 14°F. The camera's back-illuminated 2.5MP CMOS sensor uses JVC's Falconbird image processor to record 1080p60 HD video to SD media cards, or to the 32GB of internal memory storage. Still photos can be captured in two modes at up to 10MP.

The Everio GZ-R550BUS's Konica Minolta HD lens features a 40x optical zoom and 60x digital zoom. Advanced image stabilization (AIS) reduces camera shake when handholding the camera. View while recording and playing back footage on the 3" touchscreen LCD. Image capture features include time-lapse recording, face detection, and special effects like Grainy B&W, Food, and Baby modes. Additional camera features include a rechargeable internal battery lasting up to five hours, a built-in zoom microphone, and 37mm filter compatibility.