The Front This is a tiny camcorder, therefore it has a tiny lens. The MG130’s 34x optical zoom lens has a filter diameter of 30.5mm and a focal length of 2.3mm-78.2mm. Not a bad zoom for such a pint-sized small fry. The Right Side The right side of the MG130 is a barren wasteland. No ports, buttons, or switches—just the mode dial on the far left and the highly economical hand strap running along the bottom. As far as the hand strap goes, we’ve seen better keychain handouts from local banks. It’s cheaply made and feels rigid along the back of the hand. JVC definitely cut some corners on the JVC GZ-MG130. The Left Side This is where all the action happens. Flinging open the MG130’s 2.7” 16:9 LCD screen reveals a series of buttons. Along the bottom are the menu, direct DVD, and direct backup buttons. Along the right side of the LCD cavity is the select/play/record button and auto/manual/info button. The Top All you’ll find here is the miniature zoom toggle and photo button located at the battery end of the MG130. Since this camcorder is so diminutive, the index finger overpowers the zoom toggle and almost reaches the other side. Therefore, the shooter is required to slide their hand down in the strap and grab the MG130 at a low, awkward angle.

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Posted April 3, 2008 Comments(0)