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Excellent HD cam at a low price,
- it's a SONY,
- the video quality is very very good, 1080i! FULL HD, crystal clear.
- the 5.1 channels mic records amazing sound.
- the menus are easy to use, if you dont get it: use the "easy" button, it sets up the cam and you're good to go.
- the photos are very good taken thanks to the "Steadyshot" feature and the integrated flash. You can take photos at any time during video recording.
- the "night shot" func. really works.
- it fits in your hand perfectly and it has a good weight, not too light nor heavy.
- transfers to PC are easy and fast. just connect the usb, it's software detects it and download the videos, once it's done you can watch the videos on Windows media player, if you have any issue doing so, just google: "ffdshow" and download this codecs pack, so your pc can play almost any kind video out there.
- If you have a PS3, just plug the memory stick and play the vids.
- The photos can be transferred without using the sony software just copy/paste.

Opportunity:
-The Slow motion feature could be better, you won't get good video quality using this function, it's helpful if you just need to observe something in slowmo but not if you want to make an artistic video or something like that. What i do is take the regular video on HD and slow it down with Windows Movie Maker ;P (You can speed it up too)

This a very good HD camcorder for the price; you can't go wrong with SONY.

Edit: here is the link to the actual codecs you may need to play the videos with Windows Media Player,

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Just install them and you're good to go.

I picked up this little gem for around $425. I compared it to more expensive Sony HD camcorders with built-in hard drives, but ultimately decided to go with the MS/DVD camcorder so I could catalog my movies, avoid having all my stuff on one hard drive (in case of camcorder loss or hard drive failure), and did not want to have to use a PC as an intermediary device.

We took this camcorder on a recent trip to Washington DC, and all I can say is this: the picture quality of the videos at the highest quality HD setting is simply stunning! Every little detail shows up incredibly well when the movies are replayed on my Panasonic 58" plasma at home. The 5.1 Dolby sound is incredible too.

It's really easy to dub movies from the MS to the DVD using the camcorder. I picked up two MS Pro Duo cards- an 8GB and 16GB. Between them, I can record 180 minutes of 1080i video. Be warned though- if you intend to record solely to DVD, you will only be able to store about 15 minutes of Hi-Def footage at the highest quality setting.

I usually record in Hi-Def onto the MS cards, and record SD video directly on the DVD's.

I'm very happy with this camcorder. The definition is awesome especially in good lighting, not so good in dim lighting, but I think that goes for all camcorders. It's recommended to play back the DVD's on a compatible player like Blue Ray to get HD, as a matter of fact in the instructions it warns against playing the movies back on regular DVD players because it could erase/damage your disk. I recommend buying the double sided mini DVD disks, each side holds about 25-30 min of video.

I researched new high definition camcorders costing anywhere from $100 to $1,000 in hopes of finding a good one for around $300 - $400 which I found was virtually impossible considering the technology is so new. I stumbled across this one on Amazon and was immediately impressed with it's specs, but not too impressed with it's price tag of around $550. To my surprise, Sams Club had this exact one marked down for $270 as it was the last one they had in stock. I immediately purchased it having read the great reviews on it.
All I can say is: AMAZING!!!
I highly recommend this camcorder as it takes exceptional high def videos. It has great specs including Low Lux capabilities for night shots and movies. Although the accessories are endless on this device, it just proves how professional it really is. You can swap out the lens, add extra light, cases, batteries, etc. I don't expect my review to change people's minds, but all I can say is if you can find this camcorder at a decent price, you will not be upset. It is a hybrid which means you cna record to 8cm DVD which by the way plays in a PS3. It also allows you to record to the Sony ProDuo Media cards too which some of the newer Sony models don't let you do.
The picture quality is spectacular and the mic is amazing on it allowing for 5.1 surround sound.
I RECOMMEND THIS CAMCORDER!!!

An excellent HD camcorder. Saves to DVD+RW or ProDUO (I use the 4 GB Sony). Pictures are crystal clear, and the 5.1 surround sound is excellent (sounds exactly as if you're outdoors). An excellent price, too! A great buy, IMO!