Camcorders > Sony Camcorders > 560 GBP to 839 GBP

Advantages: Portable, good quality pictures, docking station, touch screen, spot focus, software easy to use
Disadvantages: Software supplied only has basic editing features, battery life.

This is one fantastic camcorder - and can't be beaten for the price. It's small, powerful, quick to react and I've not had a problem with it yet. The touch screen menus are easy to navigate (once you've read the manual), the picture quality is crystal clear (not HD, but who's complaining at this price) and the sound quality is good - except in high winds, when it picks up more wind noise than people talking. I love the inbuilt features (the shooting ...
...downsides are battery life (so I bought I bigger battery - so the life lasts for hours now), basic editing software (ditto) and it is slow to focus zoom in in dark areas. I'd also recommend buying the wide angle lens accessory for group shots (the original lens is a little narrow) and the sportspack if you want extra protection. These are only minor niggles though - nothing major. Compared to my old camcorder, the no changing of DVDs and the big ... Read review

Advantages: Size, optics, features/functions, display, HDD capacity, quality, design
Disadvantages: Only bundled battery very short life, no additional light built-in

...turn to using this brilliant Sony camcorder! 1.I tried to use NightShot option, took pictures and shoot movie in COMPLETE darkness!It`s amazing!Everything is crisp and clear!Only black and white. 2.This camera has fantastic zoom (optical x25 times, digital x2000 times-better turn off diogital!) and autofocuse!Even with fast zooming!Of course, you may switch to manual focuse as well! 3.Movies are really great!Optionally you may shoot at 4:3(standart ...
...microfone, stereo, recording Dolby Digital! (!!!) The only disadvantage is battery life-aruond 2 hours only, but it is even by sellers and Sony recommended to take additional more poweful battery, to shoot up to 9 hours! Well folks, that`s it at the moment. Will update this review soon! ... Read review

Advantages: Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator for Surround sound, Up to 28hrs recording & 10x Optical Zoom
Disadvantages: None

The Sony DCR-SR190E is a smart piece of kit. You dont need tapes or Mini DVD's this camcorder records on its own built in hard drive, up to 28 hrs worth. The camcorder can be connected up to you PC via USB 2.0 for easy access and veiwing of your recorded videos. Which than can be easily edited before being burned onto DVD. The Sony Handycam has a powerfull CCD megapixel image sensor which allows advanced HAD technology. You can also record your ...
...standard viewing. Sony has also included many features including, SST (Steady Shot Technology) to enable you to record 'shake free' and SNSP (Super Night Shot Plus) which enables you to record in low light and at night. The sound recording available is in Dolby Digital stereo which makes sure you get crisp surround sound recording. There is also an option to go a step further and make the Dolby Digital sound in 5.1. Thats full surround sound which ... Read review

Advantages: 2.7" viewfinder screen, records in widescreen, X10 zoom, digital camera option, shot stabiliser
Disadvantages: The price, poor instruction manual, poor sound pickup

Sony are a well known brand that I have always associated with quality and this is why when asked to part with £529 for a new digital camcorder I didn't even break into a cold sweat as my bank balance was drained. I bought the camera from the Sony Centre in Manchester and have since buying it seen it advertised online for considerably cheaper. Opening the box my heart skipped a beat. An instruction booklet similar in size to War & Peace dropped out, ...
...I had gone a little too far buying this model. These fears were unfounded, the booklet is printed in every language known to mortal man, and the English section is 8 pages, yes 8 pages long and doesn't really give any advanced tips. These are better picked up searching online forums. The camcorder records directly onto DVD, a nice feature that allows playback either via a USB cable or by inserting the disk into a DVD player. The USB cable playback ... Read review

Advantages: Optical Zoom
Disadvantages: None that I could see

...love the fact that the Sony DCR-DVD109E Handycam has a powerful zoom and records directly on to 8cm DVD's. This is brilliant for keeping all those special moments easily stored. No more spending time downloading to store. It's memory bank is very good as well and stores nearly two hours of top-notch images and 5.1ch surround sound on 8cm DVD's. As with all Sony DVD Handycams it comes with the ‘shoot-eject-play’ convenience of direct playback on ...
...touch screen. ************************BOX CONTENTS**************** Sony DCR-DVD109 Rechargeable Battery Pack USB Cable USB Driver Instruction Manual AC Adaptor Multi AV (no S-cable) AV Cable Editing Software Picture Motion Browser **************ACCESSORIES********** There are loads of accessories you can buy to go with this handycam like lenses or microphones, carry cases, high-power batteries and tripods. Obviously these are extra. They ... Read review