Sony Handycam DCR-TRV145

I carried out quite a bit of research into what type of camera I was going to buy, and compared many internet reviews and friends before deciding that this was the best to go for based on the facts. This camera basically comes with everything the first time user could ever need. Digital 8. Optical zoom x 20. Digital zoom x 560. 2.5in LCD screen. Manual focus dial. Program AE. Features nightshot, STAMINA, digital program editing, fader, picture effects. I-link - DV out, built-in light. I have recently had a baby and just didnt want to waste a minute of her growing up therefore purchased a ... more

Thisis a good Digital Camcorder on the market. It's light, durable and quite small.It has many great features such as: Night shot Night shot can enable you to see and record in the dark with great detail for up to 20 metres in pitch black areas. It is very good for recording nature documentries. A lot like having night vision goggles! 10x optical zoom This enables you to zoom in 10 times without losing the quality of the image you are recording It is good for detailed close-ups like watching an ant. 560x digital zoom This is very impressive. You can zoom into far distances and be able to see ... more