JVC Everio GZ-MS130 Review

Are you looking for a flip style mini camcorder? If yes then take a look at the JVC Everio GZ-MS130. This camcorder is compact in size and has a good feel even though it is made of plastic. This model is available in blue and black colors. The camcorder does not fit into the pockets as it is a bit large in size. The camcorder is easy to use and the user is comfortable as it has simple functioning. The camcorder can upload videos on YouTube. The rear side of the model has battery compartment with a switch for recording.

The user will find snapshot and zoom buttons on the top side of the device. The user can click snaps while shooting video clips. There is a small button that helps the user with additional feature for clicking images. The power and switch to move between record and play are located near the switch that gives features for clicking snaps. The camcorder has touch controls in form of Export, Upload and Direct DVD. These controls work with the software. This model has a facility for the users who want to upload videos on You Tube. Before recording a video clip, the user has to press upload button. This will limit the video clip to ten minutes, which is the standard for YouTube. The user can now easily upload the clip.

Let’s take a look at the JVC Everio GZ- MS130:

The user finds difficulty in holding the camcorder still as the strap provided is not that good. The Everio from JVC has 2.7 inch LCD screen. The camcorder has digital image stabilizer. The lens has 35 X zoom. This model has lithium batteries. The battery lasts for two hours and forty five minutes. The device has a simplified menu system. The use can change settings even while shooting a video. The user friendly feature is an USP of this model. The setting of zoom and record button in this model is such that it helps in effective recording of subjects like animals, children, a scene in motion, etc.

This JVC camcorder has features like white balance, various scene modes, focus, color effects and shooting options. The shooting options are quite good. The camcorder performs both on auto mode as well as manual controls.  The camcorder has a built-in LED lamp on the front side. The video quality is good in outdoor locations. The user has to compromise with the video quality in low light conditions. The video produced have bright natural colors but there is slight purple fringing.

Take a look at the LCD screen of  this camcorder:

The JVC Everio is good for the users who want an affordable camcorder in compact size. It is a good deal for those who want to update themselves from digital cameras to camcorders. The video quality is good for uploading on websites. The camcorder is priced at $ 311. A simple, easy to use compact mini camcorder is good for the beginners.