Great camera. Better than JVC.

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Pros: Touch screen, Infrared night vision, Carl Zeiss lens, user friendly, great design, small

Cons: Bad software, no manual volume adjustment.

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I recommend it based on crisp excellent quality image - isn't it the most important feature of a camera? Read More

This camcorder is our pick

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Pros: Small size, zoom is great, cost is reasonable

Cons: LCD touchpad worries me, batteries are large

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We really like it. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to use it, cost was reasonable, and features can't be beat. Read More

Very very good camcorder

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Pros: Nightshot, SteadyShot, Lens Cap, Effects, Touch Panel Display, PRICE

Cons: Battery Life is fair and finger-prints

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Just get it.. it's great for familes and great for memories Read More

Great Camcorder

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Pros: NightShot, SteadyShot, Touch Panel, it's a Sony

Cons: Nothing yet Read More

Full features and small size make this a "Handy" cam

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Pros: MiniDV digital video quality, small size, good features for the price.

Cons: Lousy digital still resolution, no ext Mic jack, Firewire cable or tape included.

Bottom Line:
Stands above other "budget" MiniDV camcorders. Full features in small size. Read More

Small in Size, Big in Price

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Pros: Small, Nightshot, widescreen, lens cover

Cons: No Firewire, buzzing, no headphone, bad software

Bottom Line:
If you want a really small, expensive camera that can fit in your pocket and take great video that you can put on the computer get it. Read More

Good cam but some design miscues

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Pros: Low price, takes great video, stylish.

Cons: Outdated accessory shoe, no memory card and bad documentation/software interface.

Bottom Line:
If you're on a budget this Handycam is a good fit. Otherwise spend a little more for the convenience afforded by a higher end model. Read More

Good picture, but falls short in most categories

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Pros: God picture, decent nightsight

Cons: Lousy software, black and white viewfinder, lousy battery

Bottom Line:
Buy another brand, you may still get bad software, but you can get other features for the same price; for example, with a Panasonic, a color viewfinder and extra card-slot. Read More

Don't buy Sony

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Pros: Great when it works.

Cons: Doesn't work for long.

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Don't buy it, you'll regret it. poor manufacturing and non-existent customer service. Read More

Always trusted Sony Quality until now.

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Pros: Small size, Easy Controls

Cons: Very poor image quality, Low light performance even worse. Software issues

Bottom Line:
I wouldn't purchase this camera. Many other models in price range out perform the Sony. Read More