Camcorders > Sony Camcorders > 30x and more

Advantages: easy to use
Disadvantages: non

Standard Definition is the traditional format used for TV and video made up of 576 Horizontal lines across the screen Standard Definition recording on convenient DVD disc Up to 2 hours recording on Dual Layer disc. HYBRID function adds extra recording time on optional Memory Stick 800k pixel CCD sensor Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 40x optical zoom / 2000x digital zoom Super SteadyShot for improved still image and video stability 2.7" Wide LCD ...
...start-up from sleep mode Face Index and Film Roll Index for quick, easy searches Zoom microphone for clearer dialogue and sound of foreground subjects Up to 9 hours STAMINA continuous shooting time (with optional battery) USB 2.0 High speed connection for fast PC transfer (output only) Fun, easy to use Picture Motion Browser software with web upload assist function ... Read review

Advantages: Brilliant optical zoom, easy to use controls, comfortable in the hand
Disadvantages: Slight noise transferred to sound when zooming quickly

I bought this as an ex-demo item through eBay, and have been delighted with it. The 40x optical zoom is the star feature as far as I am concerned. I tried filming birds in the garden, and it';s surprising how fearsome a robin can look when it ffills the frame! The unit is comfortable in the hand, and all the filming controls are well positioned. So far, I have just used DVD-RWs, and these have worked fine when replaing the recordings on my desktop ... Read review

Advantages: compact, multifuctional and easy to use.
Disadvantages: over sensitive microphone.

...Christmas I bought myself this Sony handycam in the January sales for what I thought to be a very reasonable £185.99, it truly is a handycam very compact and light too. At first when I got home and eagerly unwrapped it from its impressive packaging I thought to myself I will still be trying to learn how to work this next January but I was pleasantly surprised by the ease of use once you have read the very straight forward instruction manual. Although ...
...have the great reputation of Sony but also a two years manufacturers warranty for peace of mind. I believe both curry's and comet still stock this camera and it can also be picked up many places on line although shop around as I have seen it for as little as £179.99 to as much as £225 so be careful where you buy it. I hope this review has been enjoyable and informative to you and thanks for reading! ... Read review

Advantages: excellent video & sound quality, easy to use, AMAZING zoom
Disadvantages: you might get addicted to using it, it's so good

This video camera is simply astounding. For one thing, it records at 800k pixels, which is huuuuge, allowing such amazing quality videos to be shot. It isn't too often that you will find a camera with this quality; I've taken so many videos with this camera and I've only had it such a short time. The HC45E is the right choice for recording important moments in history at high quality - you will be able to watch them again years later at the same ...
...It isn't just the brilliant picture quality that makes me love this device - the zoom options are brilliant too! 40x optical zoom is brilliant, and for those who don't know, optical zoom is the zoom level available that the lens alone can provide - and 40x is amazing, just imagine viewing something 40km away as if it was only 1km away and that's what this is like. Not only does this camera have optical zoom, but it also has 2000x digital zoom. TWO ... Read review

Advantages: Small Size, Light Weight, Good Movie Quality, Easy to Use, automatic settings do a great job.
Disadvantages: Still picutre quality less than stellar, software adequate but not great.

...a very good camera from Sony which combines most of the features you really want in one small, compact package. The LCD screen is clear and the touch menus are easily navigated although manipulating the camera through software is much easier and I tend to do it this way to preserve the screen. The still picture quality is ok but not on a par with a camera deisgned for that purpose. The camera fits nicely into your hand and weighs very little so ...
...periods. Battery life is adequate at around 100-120 minutes, and the camera recharges simply but putting it on its base. Recording time is huge, thanks to the huge 30GB hard disk. The camera performs excellently on the on fully automatic settings, it's literally as simple as point and shoot. The only improvement would be if lens cap control was automatic, as I've made a few films of the lense cap but this is a small complaint and easily remedied! ... Read review