Sony DCR-HC21

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.

Bottom Line:
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

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

Nice

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Pros: Everything, fantastic

Cons: none

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Cons: Outdated accessory shoe, no memory card and bad documentation/software interface.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

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