Hi,

I'm looking for a good budget camcorder to make some hardware reviews where I point at the object I'm inspecting, and speak either behind or under the camera with only my hands showing like this one:

like this one

A few salesmen (in different stores) recommended the JVC GZ-MG130, as it's the best within my budget available here (under $530 US), but it only has a front mic, and no mic port.

Do you think it would do the job?

Also, if there are any specs I should look for for recording this kind of videos specifically, please let me know.

Your help is much appreciated.

[redsox_mark]

The mic will work, but for that kind of work you'd be better off with one with a mic input, you could then wear a lavalier (tie clip) mic.

Or, the other option would be to record the video first, and replace the sound with a separate audio track (e.g. you could use a mic attached to your PC, or other device). If they aren't going to see you talking this will work well.

But is the difference in the audio quality really worth the price difference (about $420)? especially that I'm going to record in a silent room.

[redsox_mark]

No I wouldn't pay an extra $420, though you can buy a better camcorder than the MG130 with a mic input for less money, if you don't mind DV tape. Are you buying in the US? Here I would suggest the Panasonic GS230, but that model doesn't seem to exist there.