Product Description

With the JVC GZ-MG130 Everio Hard Drive Camcorder you can record all the great stuff that makes life more fun. Whether you're recording the family football game or your child's first play, the 1/6-inch 680k pixel CCD gets every part of the action. The 32x optical & 800x Digital Hyper Zoom lets you record every event, and the 2.5-inch LCD monitor lets you preview while you record. The built-in 30GB hard drive lets you record everything without having to carry tapes or memory cards; you can then transfer directly to a computer through the USB port. 470 lines of resolution 16 - 9 video mode (high-quality) Digital still capture (640x480) SD card slot USB 2.0 6x transfer rate Auto illumination light Power-linked operation Includes remote control PictBridge compatible Data battery (BN-VF808) Multi-language controls (4 languages) Stick controller button MPEG editing, Cyberlink & Photo Navigator software included

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3873 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: JVC
• Model: GZ-MG130
• Released on: 2007-02-15
• Dimensions: 7.00" h x 8.00" w x 5.90" l, 12.00 pounds
• Display size: 2.7

Features

• Built-in 30GB hard drive
• 34x optical zoom; 800x digital zoom
• 2.7-inch Clear Widescreen LCD
• Digital still capture (640 x 480)
• SD card slot; USB 2.0 compatible

Manufacturer Description
Just keep on shooting! Nothing to load, nothing to eject, nothing to finalize. Everio is designed to eliminate your worries. Just keep on shooting, because the built-in large capacity hard drive easily stores hours and hours of your video inside a lightweight compact camcorder. Plus shoot thousands of digital still images. So whether you're at home or on the go, you'll always be ready to record or playback your memories.

Smart Advantages of JVC Hard Disk Camcorders

Long-time recording Hard disk drive offers high capacity so you can record entire events like vacations without worry or fuss, over 37 hours.

No need to buy additional recording media No tape or disc is required. The Everio G Series provides an all-in-one solution, ensuring no interruption during long-time recordings, so you won't miss a moment.

Direct access to scenes you want No need to fast forward or rewind. Just click on the thumbnail image and watch your memories come to life. Makes sifting through hours and hours of accumulated footage a breeze.

No risk of erasing previous recordings by mistake You won't ever record over those once-in-a-lifetime events. Recording starts automatically from the blank space on the disk.

Easy deletion of unwanted scenes So you don't have to worry about getting it right the first time, safely select and erase entire scenes in an instant to free up disk space. Use your camcorder with a freedom never before possible!

Simple editing is possible on the camera itself In-camera file editing and Playlist functions let you choose the scenes you want in the order you want, without the need for external editing.

Easy archiving with PC-less DVD creation Just connect to the optional Everio Share Station via a single USB connector, and push the Direct DVD button. It's that simple! Automatically burns a DVD containing all recordings, selected recordings, or just new recordings.

Hybrid advantage with HDD/SD card dual storage In addition to the internal Hard Disk Drive, these hybrid camcorders also have a slot for an SD memory card so you can store videos and stills on this commonly available memory card.

Everio GZMG255 Highlights

Over 37 hours of video and nearly 10,000 photos The internal large capacity hard disk drive stores over 7 hours (30GB model) of DVD-movie quality video or over 37 hours in Economy mode. And no matter which image size you choose, you can shoot nearly 10,000 stills with plenty of space left for your videos.

Compact and lightweight design With a 1.8-inch hard disk drive built-in, its lightweight compactness is not constrained by the size of videocassette or disc media, nor does it require a space-consuming loading mechanism. That's why most Everio models are able to weigh in at less than 1 pound including battery.

Gigabrid engine for high-quality video and stills The redesigned image processor for Everio G series incorporates 6 digital noise reduction systems to improve the S/N ratio by about 30 percent (3dB) over previous models. The integrated MPEG-2 encoder features circuitry that reduces the block noise and mosquito noise that can occur with digital video recording formats. It's assurance that all of those Gigabytes of video and photos you shoot will offer the best picture quality available for each recording mode.

34x optical zoom The GZ-MG130 is equipped with an industry-leading 34x optical zoom for incredible magnification with full optical quality. Digital zoom takes you up to 800x.

MPEG-2 DVD-quality video Using high quality MPEG-2 data compression, you can record DVD-Movie quality video. A new buffer accommodates suddenly moving objects. As well, the "turbo" variable bit rate system maintains a high average close to 8.5 Mbps, but increases sharply for dynamically moving scenes.

Hard disk drive protection and stability To safeguard the Hard Disk Drive from shocks and vibrations, Everio G camcorders incorporate the latest Hard Disk protection technologies.

Floating Suspension (Shock Absorbers) Effectively dampens vibrations through polymer shock absorbers, allowing active camcorder use.

Gravity Sensor System (Drop Detection) Automatically senses sudden acceleration such as in a free fall situation. The camera power is turned off and the writing head is disengaged to avoid disk damages*.
_{*This function does not guarantee protection of hard disk against all instances of droppage and physical impact.}

SD memory card slot All Everio models also have a slot for SD Memory Card so you can store videos and stills on this commonly available memory card. SDHC Memory Card is also supported for higher capacity and higher speed.

Quick restart Open the LCD and you're ready to shoot in about 1 second! So before you can say "lights, camera, action!" you're already rolling. Never miss a crucial moment.

Stick control for easy operation A multitude of functions with the 4-way one-finger control on the outside edge of the LCD. Pressing the four "compass points" on the circular control operates everything from menu item selection, and manual camera settings while shooting, to playback control.

Auto flash and auto illumination light The built-in flash and video light functions automatically so you can shoot brilliant images even in low light situations.

Program AE A full array of effects is available so you can choose the right exposure or shutter speed automatically according to the scene you're shooting.

Data battery Allows you to check the remaining battery power by percent and remaining recording time in minutes at the touch of a button, even while the camcorder's power is off!

Built-in sliding lens cover Slide it shut to protect the lens when the camera's not in use. It's integrated, so there's no risk of losing it like a lens cap.

Superior low-light performance Delivers bright and natural coloration for your videos even in low-light situations.

Advanced Photo Functions

Aperture Priority/Shutter Priority modes The Aperture Priority mode controls the depth of field while the Shutter Priority mode lets you select the shutter speed according to the subject.

Auto exposure bracketing Automatically shoots 3 shots with sequential exposures when you press the shutter.

Histogram display Graphically shows exposure distribution within an image you've shot.

Additional Features

• Multi-language on-screen menu
• Hard Disk Protection with Drop Detection and Floating Suspension
• Auto and manual focus
• Digital Image Stabilizer
• Backlight/Spotlight compensation
• White balance (Auto, MWB, Fine, Cloud, Halogen)
• Self-timer
• Playlist Video Clip Playback and Slide Show Still Playback
• In-camera file editing
• Playback scene transitions

Customer Reviews

Inefficient customer service
I ordered this product with the understanding that it was new (as advertised). The next day, I received an apology stating that the item was refurbished and Ritz Camera offered a $20 voucher for future purchases, or the option to cancel the order. I opted to cancel the order. The next day, I was informed the item had already shipped, and that I would have to deny the package so it would be returned for reimbursement. When I called customer service to discuss their error, I got someone who seemed to be reading from a script and unable to answer simple questions. Then I was told that I would have to wait 7-10 days after they received the camera before I saw a refund. The refund process did not start until I called to remind them that they owed me money. Eight days later, I received my refund, but without the shipping costs. I was dumbfounded that I was being charged for their mistake. After multiple contacts, I received an automated message stating that I would also be refunded the shipping costs, which took another 7 days. In total, this error took nearly a month to resolve and would not have been corrected at all had I not hassled customer service and sent multiple emails in hopes that it would reach someone who could give me more information than what I found on their website's package tracking page. I had a horrible experience and should not have had to fight to get refunded for a mistake that was not on my behalf.

DO NOT BUY THIS CAMCORDER
DO NOT BUY THIS EVERIO GZ-MG330 camcorder it you are a MAC user. Its a piece of junk when it comes to its software, and really in this day and age thats what really matters. Its files are incompatible with MAC programs, read Quicktime, iMovie. This is something identified for over 2 years in websites such as "Gadget Review"--wish I had seen it before I made the purchase. Do not take anyone's word that this or other models are compatible with MAC programs. Demand a demonstration before purchase. Its absolutely nuts that you need to go through multiple programs (all at a purchase) in order to download your video files. Note that the JVC website provides no information on reconciling the incompatibility.

Awesome camera
I purchased this camera last week and must say it's the best camcorder I've ever owned.

I've videotaped family events, church services, and special programs.

The software was easy to upload and easy to navigate. It also works well with Windows Movie Maker for adding titles/credits and editing.

At this point I have found nothing negative about this camera. Even my Dad finds it easy to operate and he's technology challenged.