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Advantages: Quality is unbelievable, handling and control is amazing
Disadvantages: None i have come across so far, I guess you could say cost!

...that the improvement in recent sony products has been amazing. In the past sony have just been an expensive name with inferior quality. It seems that they have stepped up to fix this problem with the latest models, and this camcorder is a fine example. from working in retail i get to play with alot of the new models and from first hand experience this is one of the best ive seen. Official specs are- • HDV 1080i recording / DV compatible • ...
...depending on format. The new sony high def cams take up to 6MP (up to around A4 size prints) which will compete with most of the digital cameras available at the moment. Along with a super steady image stabaliser and a very nice optical zoom range this cam fits into most of the requirements of the average customer. Another very important point i need to mention is the manual control of the camera. The camera does have a fully auto mode built in ... Read review

Advantages: HDMI, Manual Settings, Large LCD Screen, Quality steady shot, Battery Life
Disadvantages: No XLR Input, Battery charges on camera

...2001 I've been using the Sony VX2000E camera, which was labelled as a pro-sumer model because unlike a small compact handicam, the VX2000E was the top end of Sony's consumer models. Anyone that buys a car knows that if you are ever fortunate enough to buy a brand new car, you always want to try and stay at that level, well the same is true for me and cameras, I'd got the best that I could afford back then and when considering what to replace it with, ...
...again. The Sony HDR FX7E was my answer. There are numerous settings on the camera, and I would expect that anyone serious on buying a camera like this, would be looking for more detailed technical reviews than I can possibly put here. However, this review aims to be a broad overview of what the camera offers and how it performs in my view therefore I hope it is of use. CONSUMER/PRO-SUMER/PROFESSIONAL. The last thing I want to do here is come across ... Read review

Advantages: GOOD PHOTO QUALITY, GOOD SOUND, 8/10
Disadvantages: NO VIDEO LIGHT, COMPLEX MENU SYSTEM FOR ADVANCED FEATURES

...at the 1080i high-definition resolution. Sony promises "4.5 times the definition of DV". It uses the same MiniDV tapes you're used to, and around an hour of 1080i shooting will fit on a single tape. When HD is not required you can shoot in Standard mode too. Photo quality is good. Images lack some quality compared to those taken on digital cameras , but ultimately they are good for 6 x 4 prints. A Carl Zeiss lens is used which takes supports a ...
...Memory Stick PRO Duo Included Accessories Lens hood, camcorder shoulder strap, lens cap Cables Included USB cable Component video cable Supported Battery Sony NP-FM50 Supported Battery Details 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1180 mAh ( included ) Run Time (Up To) 80 min ... Read review

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: Good Zoom, easy to use, good picture
Disadvantages: Didn't include DV cable, uses battery charge fast

I have owned the NV GS60 for over a year now and I am still happy with its performance. It hasn't broke or stopped working at all ever. It has a good 30x zoom. It came with 6 tapes to record on and i bought it off Amazon for £114 pounds. It has a 2 inch Lcd optional screen or you can use it the normal way. It isn't hard to operate and i found easy to use, within a few days i was recording, editing and using clips on the internet! It was a shame ...
...buy that seperately. Mine came with a Television cable but dissapointingly not with a DV cable which is neccesary to connect to your laptop or PC. The battery doesn't take long to charge and after an hour it's about done. But it used the battery charge pretty fast so i had to charge it again. Also it's a bit of a fumble putting the battery in the camcorder. I was going to buy a tripod but didn't bother as i had already started filming. My whole ... Read review