Sony MEX-DV 1000

Advantages: good for learners
Disadvantages: rich features and hard to understand

...Sony HVR-HD1000E it perfect for weddings, corporate communications and sporting events. Sony HVR-HD1000E ideal for standard DVD productions. It can also record natively in DV, including a Long Play DV mode for maximum flexibility. the HVR-HD1000E also features three special still photo modes Sony HVR-HD1000E ideal for producing DVD cases and even making wedding photo albums. the HVR-HD1000E is the best choice on the market today for an entry level, shoulder mount professional camcorder let it be for recording teachings, weddings, business meetings, and for many other purposes and partys. this has rich features that make this so worthful 1/2.9-inch ClearVid CMOS SensorTM, Optical 10x zoom with Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T* lens, Super SteadyShotTM (Optical) Image Stabilizer, Wide Clear Photo LCD plusTM Monitor on Viewfinder, Super Night... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent Image with 3CCD, Lightweight and Easy to Use
Disadvantages: Now obsolete due to High-Def 3CCD Camcorders

...Sony seem to be setting themself apart from the field with their range of handycams which are a class apart from the rest. In the DV (non-high definition) category, this is the best semi-professional camcorder around. Firstly a listing of all the features to help: - 3CCD Imaging System (3 x 1,070,000 pixels) with Advanced HAD - Optical Super SteadyShot - 12x Optical / 150x Digital Zoom - Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* - 14 bit DXP - Focus ring, zoom ring - Zebra Pattern, guide frame and color bar - Intelligent accessory shoe ready for a 4ch Microphone true 16:9 widescreen mode - 5 picture effects and 5 digital picture effects - 6 Program AE - Photo mode on Memory Stick Duo? - 1,152 x 864 Still Image - Automatic pop-up flash - Multi angle grip - 2.5" Hybrid LCD - Spot Meter, Spot Focus - i.LINK? (DV... Read review

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Advantages: Size, style, quality, battery life.
Disadvantages: Software

...I had my eyes on this player for a long time, and finally decided to treat myself and buy one. I was not disappointed! With the NW-A1000, Sony have managed to create a small, incredibly portable and stylish player, with great sound quality and superb battery life. The design is quite unique - when turned off, the intuitive screen blends into the player. The first issue on most people's minds with regards to this model is whether it is worth paying a little bit extra and buying the size up, with a 20GB hard drive. Another member of my family had this model, and I personally found it a little too large in dimensions. It didn't slip into my pocket easily, and was bulkier in my hands than my smaller 6GB model. Even though the machine is "only" 6GB, it can cope with more songs than a standard player due to the ATRAC compression... Read review

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