Camcorders > Sony Camcorders > 3CCD

Advantages: Good 16x9 picture
Disadvantages: Heavy, too many buttons

...the quality is good but Sony still insist on putting vague controls for focus and iris control - there is no distance scale on the focus ring. The iris control is the fiddly little silver knob you can see in the picture. Headphone feed: as with all Sony camcorders the volume on the headphone socket is insufficient. Weight: this is a heavy beast - if you\'re thinking of operating hand-held for more than 3 minutes, think again. You cannot put this ...
...camera, with manual controls designed as an afterthought. If you are a pro looking for a proper, manual control creative device I would suggest looking at similar priced Canon products, or spend more and go for a Sony camera that takes interchangeable broadcast quality lenses and sits on your shoulder. ... Read review

Advantages: HDV 1080i, LCD Monitor, Hundreds of Professional Features and the Carl Zeiss 1,6/4,5-54 T* Lens
Disadvantages: Ultra sensitive manual focus that takes some getting used to.

...can find all the best Sony accessories for your camera from tripods to raincoats. It also gives detailed useful information on each product and the specific product names so you can search them on Google, eBay, Amazon, Ciao! and the website addresses provided in the booklet. The booklet itself has been very useful to me as I have purchased many products in it and the quality of the products has been exceptional. ^^^Response^^^ I really could go ...
...I would be here all night. I certainly recommend the camera to anyone who makes semi to professional films/TV or even if you are starting to get into film etc. It will do whatever you want, its fantastic and a bargain for under £2000. I have learned so much from this camera; it has transformed me to a much better film photographer. It’s Fantastic! I purchased mine through Amazon because of the warranty but I am sure that Purely Gadgets are just ... Read review

Advantages: A must have for any who whats to get life in motion with easy to use buttons and light weight its a must
Disadvantages: The price is bit of a downer and the manual is long very long for a first timer

The Sony Handycam DCR VX2100 alowes you to take control over very sound you hear when filming those moments you wish to keep for the rest of your life. The DCR VX2100 is a good camcoder with all the fetures you would ever want its zoon allows you to stand back out the way and film from a distance this is good for football games. I liked the sun block on it to keep glarie out of the picture this helps when filming on thoses summer days. As far as ...
...the more life you got the more you film! But itsa a bit big not the easyst thing to put in a suite case to take away with you and it dose weight i bit. the price of it tells you that your buying somthing good and it is well worth every penny thats where money comes in to it the price range for this item is very high and it takes a real camer to new levels. it has endless options on it but you dont need me to take up all your time with that its a ... Read review

Advantages: Everything is customisable, great picture quality, ease of use
Disadvantages: no progressive, HDV not HD

The Z1 is a truly amazing prosumer camera, and the definity choice for anyone interested in professional video production value. I personally shot 3 short films on this camera and am still to this day, BOLWN away by contrast range and the ability to modify absolutely everything. In 15 tapes of footage I can remember not a single dropout, which is quite amazing when placed alongside camcorders. The only drawback of this camera that I can think of ...
...compressed form of HD) is that there is no option to shoot a picture in progressive mode (non interlaced, fieldlewss single frames), although this can always be achieved in post, hoping you have the correct software and patience! I would HIGHLY reccomend this camera, for its durability, weight, ease of use and picture quality. ... Read review

Advantages: lightweight , zero lux capable, easy set up, broadcast quality
Disadvantages: front heavy, no stops on focus ring, lacks depth of field

found the camera a lightweight beauty for a journalist/videographer. should fit into the budget of a good home video enthusiast. PD-150 has just been discontinued but all the features and this review are valid for the successor, PD-170. the camera returned good colour, great night shots and overall ease of handling. the mini DV tapes have negligible gen loss upto 8 recordings. the front end being heavy, do not plan on shots of more than 1 min if ... Read review