Sony DCR HC51E is fantastic

Advantages: cheap, great quality , nightvision , lightweight
Disadvantages: no firewire or usb included , but you can buy these cheap

...Sony DCR HC51E is a very easy to use camcorder. brilliant quality recording. *touch screen LCD screen *nightvision Plus- its works great , with an infared feature. *lightweight camera *uses mini DV cassettes *LCD screen flips round so you can record yourself easily. *editing Effects feature , scene selection , for example snow, indoors, lanscape , portrait, spotlight, sport and loads more. *Fader *40x optical zoom excellent for close up's *the viewfinder is in colour Battery life - up to 14 HOURS comes with a introduction cd , which gives you some helpful tips on how to record great footage to make an enjoyable video for you to watch back. cant believe what a fantastic camcorder this is for the unbelieveable price , would recommend this Sony DCR HC51E to buy . you will have to buy a firewire (i-link) cable . so you...

natashalove1987 16.09.2008 · Read review
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Sony Handycam DCR HC14e

Advantages: Use of the Carl Ziess Lens, The Sony Badge, new Touch screen 2.5" LCD
Disadvantages: LCD screen needs cleaing as finger print marks get all over it

...once you are back in the comfort of your own sofa, be carefull not to loose it down the back of the sofa thou. Weight, with any camcorder it needs a tape and Li-on rechargeable battery to work, with the standard battery the weight is average around 520 g, the strap provides a comfortable holding position. Some camcorders on the marker are slightly lighter, but you pay the price for that privilege. The DCR HC14E is very light compared with camcorders of a few years back. You can up grade the battery to run almost double the standard running time. Recording and Playback, making sure your Mini DV tape it inserted into the camera, via the bottom the camcorder, and that you are not going to record over you baby?s first steps, you use the switch located by your right thumb, to slide it to recording. Pushing the red record button...

ignition2000 10.02.2005 · Read review
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Sony Handycam DCR HC1000E

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

...with them. The DCR H1000E is no exception and used a superb lens which gives superb clarity to the images. And being able to focus manually is a great addition to this camera. Sometimes you really need that manual control for fast focussing (which autofocus cameras are not particularly good at) and also to add effects, because the point of focus may not be in the main part of the frame. The Zebra pattern is only of interest to quite serious photographers, and for those reading this it operates just as most others do and there is nothing exceptional about it. For those that want to know what it is I suggest looking for a reputable website or a good book, because its importance and use are beyond the scope of a review. The spot meter and spot focus are rather more for the serious types, but in a nutshell it gives you a much great control...

PJWINWRIGHT 07.11.2005 · Read review
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Sony DCR HC42E

Advantages: Compact, good build quality, great picture and night-vision.
Disadvantages: sony software caused problems I used Ulead V8

..., and given a second chance, I would still come home with the HC42E. Its well-smart !...

helpu121 14.08.2005 · Read review
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Sony Handycam DCR HC18E review

Advantages: small, very high quality, durable,
Disadvantages: none to be honest

...This is a reliable, quality, durable, state of the art (even though its 3-4 years old) camcorder. I'll tell you why. Since I had this camcorder I have used it loads and took it on 5 holidays, twice I dropped it on marble floor and it hasnt changed a bit since then even though the impact was big. It is very small and has an amazing range of functions and capabilities: Touch screen LCD display, night mode, infra red mode, 120 times digital zoom, a widely popular carl zeiss lens, speakers for instant playback and tape playback, digital pictures, USB streaming (so you can make the film from the tape into a DVD with movie effects), T.V plugin and more. The zoom is very clear and stays clear when fully zoomed in. The screen can pivot so the audience can view. When you hold it, it is very comfortable and you can put your hand in...

kirtan91 23.07.2007 · Read review
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Brilliant

Advantages: Great camera, great zoom, many features, and good to use
Disadvantages: No USB cable, Nightshot is not great, USB SLOT where the LCD panel goes. Touchscreen mishap a bit

...of the switch to open or close the lens, really convent. The zoom is 40X optical zoom, and 2000 digital zoom. Then we move on to the LCD monitor, which has a record button, and W/T zoom control, really easy to use. Everything is touch screen which is good as there is less buttons. Where the LCD panel is, you have another speaker, reset button. Easy Mode, Display/Batt Into and your backlight. Unlike some camcorder, which have a flap/trap door to show USB, Firewire, AV, but on the the DCR-HC37E, the USB slot is where the LCD panel is,. Not good if you want to protect the panel from dust. Then on the back you have another record button. Also on the back, the supplied battery NP-FH30which is good, but you need to carry a spare as the supplied battery doesn't last the whole tape(that's if the lcd panel is open) There's a colour viewfinder which is good...

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Handycam DCR HC42

Advantages: Steadyshot, price, easy of use
Disadvantages: tape length, battery length

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reviewermarc 27.08.2005 · Read review
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Great value entry level camcorder

Advantages: Simple functions, lightweight, great zoom for the price
Disadvantages: No firewire cable supplied, camera shake at extreme zoom

...Bought from John Lewis for £149 which came with a 2 year guarantee this is a compact and easy to use "point and shoot" camcorder. Bought because we have just had our first child and wanted to record those special moments. There are a few obvious positives: a) The quality of the 40x zoom using the Carl Zeiss lens, although there is obvious camera shake at extreme zoom when not using a tripod b) It has a good battery life and you can purchase the larger battery for those all day events. c) Simple functionality combined with intuative controls, lightweight machine and comfortable to hold. d) It is a entry level camera with reasonable specifications which records onto Digital Video (small tapes) and these are the preferred recording media if you are considering transfering to your PC. The firewire cable to connect the unit to your...

No1Joker 29.07.2008 · Read review
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CAM FUN ANYONE?

Advantages: compact, multifuctional and easy to use.
Disadvantages: over sensitive microphone.

...the bedrooms at night and every one looks green. This function could be handy for filming your partner snoring at night without them knowing. I have of course never done that!!!! Ha-ha. SPECIAL FEATURES. Recording Format MiniDV USB Connection Optical Zoom Factor 40x Digital Zoom Factor 2000x Image Stabiliser LCD Screen LCD Screen Size 2.5 inch It also has many other basic features such as adjustable shooting modes (i.e.) Spotlight, Sunset & Moon, landscape, portrait mode, sports mode, etc, touch screen controls, auto power save auto shut off and a built in microphone. The built in microphone is the only draw back I have found with the camera so far. It is situated right on the front and has no protection from the wind and there for your movie can sometimes be effected by wind noise even if the wind isn't all that bad...

lynseyb 17.04.2007 · Read review
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Sleek, Superb & Amazing

Advantages: LCD Screen, Digital Zoom, Memory Stick Slot
Disadvantages: None

.... The was great I was mixing my film while I was filming. While filiming in the car while it was moving felt very easy. The zoom on the camera is perfect. It has got a zoom trigger that focuses automatically on what you are filming no matter how far you are. Having messed around with the camcorder I discovered another great feature of the camera, that you are able to edit your movie on the camera. The camcorder has got a Firewire and USB connections, the DCR-HC47 enables you to edit your videos and even send them to your friends over the Internet (which is something I defintaly will be doing). The verdict: Having reached home I connected the camcorder to the TV me and my friends began watch what I had filmed but more importantly seeing how good the cam is. The verdict... My friend could not have brought a better video camera...

qasem121 22.07.2007 · Read review
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