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I actually bought this camera from another store that had a huge sale and saved a ton of money even with a 2 year warranty. I'm actually a college student majoring in visual communications. This camera easily transfers data from the camcorder or just using the SDHC cards directly inserted to any PC. The editing software is basic and not thrilling by any means. If your an average individual looking to slice and dice footage this camcorder is perfect for you. The files are saved as compressed .MP4s. If your looking for another level of editing such as myself using Premiere Pro or Final Cut, you must convert the files. Easiest way to achieve this is taking the .MP4s and upload them into Quick Time Pro 7 (can be downloaded for Macs or PCs). From Quick Time you have to save the files as .MOVs. If you do not do this loading the files in an editing program you will only be able to get the audio. As well Quick Time is 30 bucks and no need for expensive converting programs out there. As far as the audio is concerned it is excellent as the picture is. Wind can give you some trouble even with the wind screen, but what condensed internal mic doesn't? Comes with a nice touch screen and limited push buttons. Menu use is very easy and self explanatory. Fast hand movements do get a bit choppy if your recording in HD from the refresh rate. 8GB SDHC cards will give you approximately 61 minutes of record time on the highest settings. Charge time is very fast and on a full charge you will get about 75 minutes of straight recording time. You can also get some great Transcend SDHC cards for very cheap as well there is a very nice package deal for extra batteries and clothes. Like in the other reviews the only difference between this camcorder and the others in the HMX product line is the size of internal memory. So it's up to you if its worth getting a higher series that only carries more internal memory. That is about all I can think of discussing this camcorder. This is a great commercial camcorder and totally worth the 500+ you will be dishing out.

This thing is small, compact and Amazing, Keep in mind you can get the more expensive one with the higher models but its the same thing just without the built in memory. But this is a better bet, because you can get 16 and 32 gig memory cards cheeper anyway and there removable. This camera has no memory internally like the more expensive ones but your going to purchase memory cards anyway. So purchase this and save!

I am very pleased with this camera.
It takes great HD videos and we enjoy being able to pop out the SD flash card and transfer videos to the laptop.

It's very light and the touch screen is great.
If you are looking for a great HD camcorder this one is a great choice.

Absolutely love this camera, its small compact, easy to carry around. Quality is off the charts crisp. Recharge time is quick, nice recording time. Only negative is the low light shooting, this camera sucks in low light. I totally recommend this for the price.

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2HE8174FSGY77 This is video taken at 720x1280 HD setting on super fine quality (Not sure how well amazon video will upload it, but the youtube link: [...] . If you do plan on working with the video files in editing software, I suggest either using the built in intelli studio or another editing software to convert the files. I personally like wmv format, as it has amazing compression and retains awesome quality. The mic on this camera is also incredible, I was watching one of my clips on my laptop, and with my headphones in, I wasn't sure if the person talking was in the video, or I was just hearing it past the headphones! Overall, it's a great value, especially if you find it at a warehouse like Costco (where I bought mine).