Camcorders > Sony Camcorders > 840 GBP to 1119 GBP

Advantages: Clear, crisp images with vivd colours, no tapes/DVDs needed, price
Disadvantages: Have to use docking station when charging, AVCHD files not widely used

I recently bought this camcorder from Ebay for £440.00. The model that I have is the American model but all the SR5s are universal and you can simply change it to PAL mode in the menu. I been very impressed so far and would certainly recommend this camcorder to anyone that is looking to buy a decent High Definition camcorder. Whats in the box Bundled with the camcorder is a USB cable to connect the camcorder to a computer, (via a docking station) ...
...for charging and an AV connecting cable. As mentioned before a docking station is also enclosed which is used to charge the camcorder and connect it to a computer. The Camcorder The camcorder comes complete with a built in 40 GIG hard drive so there isn't any need for any tapes or a DVD. The camcorder works in the usual way, a record button is located at the rear and you simply press once to start and once again to complete the record and store ... Read review

Advantages: 3.5" screen;10x optical zoom and comfort in hand
Disadvantages: £606 price tag

...:~: GENERAL :~: This Sony Handycam is the latest upgrade in a long line of Sony upgrades! I am going to give you my view on this camcorder looking at it from the view of practicality and technically. I shall start with the technical details. :~: TECHNICAL :~: The camera weighs in at 630 grams which for a camera of its type is about what you'd expect it to be. This weight includes the battery, DVD disc and the memory card! The memory card that ...
...I always have trust in Sony software and to date i have had no reason not to with this camera. Its light and easy use features make this camera a must have for those wishing to create high quality videos. The only downside of this camera is its price tag. If money isnt a problem then this camera is definately for you. A key feature to remember is the fact that the DVD disc can be taken straight from the camera and played on a standard DVD player ... Read review

Advantages: Superb quality, excellent battery life
Disadvantages: Not the most attractive option

...come to terms with the Sony Handycam DCR SR290E. My previous video-camera – a bastion of unparalleled style and functionality – reviewed just a few months ago, came to an untimely demise at the callous hands of my fiancée, who had thought it wise to toss it to one side during a routine cleaning exercise. With my first love reduced to a shadow of its former self, I was forced to invest in a suitable replacement. The Sony Handycam DCR SR290E seemed ...
...my video-camera ugly, especially since Sony so valiantly claims that it is the ultimate in style. But to call it sexy, beautiful, attractive, would simply be misleading. Aesthetics Does anybody remember the ritual humiliation at school that came with persistently being picked last for the football team? Of course, being the pinnacle of athleticism that I was, this never happened to me. But, should video-cameras play sports, this is what would happen ... Read review

Advantages: hard disc space, weight, size
Disadvantages: hard disc fragile, cost??

I bought this camera to take along on my honeymoon, since it was a once in a lifetime trip I did not want to miss a thing and keep changing discs every 5 minutes and that is the great thing about this video camera - 60 gb hard drive (not 40 gb as is stated above)!!! Many other cameras have half the size of this and this was the largest that I could find. Even at it's highest quality it gives 880 minutes (14+ hours). Picture quality is excellent, ...
...supplied AV cable it was extremely clear. Sound quality was also good. The camera was easy to use though it is worth reading the manual (on disc?!?) to set it up correctly for your preferred settings (quality etc). The screen is very good quality and video can be viewed back on it clearly after recording. The only draw back I found was also its strongest feature - the hard disc. Unfortunately I managed to drop the camera (about 2 feet), though the ... Read review

Advantages: SuperSteady Shot allows A1 recording
Disadvantages: None that I could see

This product is superb. I think it is worth evry penny ( prices do vary between suppliers so watch out). I must admit that I found this product be delightfully compact and it was quite simple to use ( at least you dont need a Phd to understand it). Those of you out there who are not the most technically mnded ( sorry I'm so like you ) will like this product. I must say that I found the colours to be far superior to others similar products I have ...
...Definition. It has a built in micro phone and the surround sound makes a delightful change from lesser models on the market. While recording you can take still shots as well and if you are not the steadiest or most confident person in the world then there is no need to worry as the Supersteady Shot takes care of that for you, so you can now impress all your friends with top quality recordings. The battery lasts about 5-6 hours. Top product. ... Read review