Editorial Review

The Mavica line has always represented ease of use. All you do is shoot pictures, which are recorded onto a floppy, and then you put the floppy in your computer to get the images. No fussing with cables and drivers. The MVC-FD87 continues this excellent tradition. The 1.3 megapixel sensor captures images at a resolution of 1,280 x 960--perfect for prints up to4 by 6 inches. The 3x optical, 6x digital zoom provides more than enough zoom for most circumstances. A built-in flash provides red-eye reduction, auto, and fill modes. MGI software is provided for image manipulation for both the Mac and PC platforms. Also included in the box is a battery, power cable, AV cable, shoulder strap, and lens cap. ... Read more

Features

• 1.3 megapixel sensor creates 1280 x 960 images for prints at sizes up to 4 x 6
• 3x optical plus 6x digital zoom lens with autofocus
• Uses 3.5 inch 2HD floppy disks to store images
• Connects with Macs and PCs via the floppy drive
• Uses Sony InfoLithium NP-F330 battery, supplied; can use Memory Stick flash memory with optional MCAS-FD2MA floppy Memory Stick adapter

Reviews (15)

What are you using it for?
I bought the FD87 thinking that I would never run out of media on long trips; I could always go buy more disks, or erase some shots. Unfortunately I didn't consider how inconvienient that would be.Lugging 40 floppy disks around Disney Land along with a bulky camera was not fun.Taking it skiing was a whole other pain in the rear. Another problem is the inherent unreliability of floppy disks.I have lost many shots due to disk errors.I liked the Mpeg mode when I bought it, until I discovered you cannot stop the camera once you begin recording.This is stupid. The camera takes good pictures, if your activity is taking pictures. Do not, however, buy this camera if you plan to take pictures while involved in any other activity.It is very impractical.There are two good points though.The battery lasts forever and the camera formats disks about 20 times faster than a PC.

High price and questionable quality make this a bad choice
Don't waste your money on a Mavica.I bought an FD-87 less than a year ago and it's broken -- again.Imagine that you bought a brand new car ... and then three months later, you had to pay $...one-fifth of the car's value... for a repair.Then, seven months later, the car breaks down again, and you're told it will cost ...about one-third of the car's original retail cost... to fix it.Who in their right mind would pay over half the original cost of a new car for repairs in less than a year?(There's a word for a car like that -- it's called LEMON). Sony MVC-FD87 Digital Camera
This camera was on sale for 350 dollars at Christmas time when is it going on sale again. If they can do it once they can do it again. ... Read more

Features

• Pocketable, 8-ounce MicroMV camcorder and digital still camera--the size of a deck of cards
• 10x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 120x) with Super SteadyShot image stabilizer
• 2-inch rotating precision SwivelScreen hybrid touch panel LCD
• Memory Stick Pro slot, wireless remote control, and Handycam Station
• NP-FF51 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery

Reviews (5)

Portability rocks!
I've owned an unit for 4 months now, and it's everything I expected it to be, plus a little bit more. Some caveats
Video nuts may not like the artifacts that this unit produces.If you are outputing to VHS tapes, it won't matter, but if you are into capturing the highest fidelity possible for future generations, or for display on a large flatscreen TV, you should try this out in the store before buying.Just play the output hooked up to a large flatscreen.Now compare to another camcorder you are considering.I'll bet the DCRIP1 comes up short, but it is a judgement call if it is significant enough.The camera I use for family shots is a Triple CD Sony TRV950- and it produces near HDTV like quality, far outstripping the DCRIP1. Not compatible with iMovie
If you use iMovie your forced to use analog input.Why? Sony won't release the compression scheme to developers.Read more

Editorial Review

Amazingly powerful yet incredibly compact, the DCR-PC350 Handycam camcorder puts the power of MiniDV in the palm of your hands. Its powerful 1/3-inch Advanced HAD (hole accumulation diode) CCD combines with the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 10x optical zoom lens to provide extraordinary digital video time after time. Combined with Memory Stick Duo media, it can even capture 3.0-megapixel photographs like a digital camera. Read more

Features

• Powerful yet incredibly compact camcorder with a 1/3" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD
• 2.5" hybrid SwivelScreen LCD display with touch panel capabilities
• Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens with 10x optical zoom and Super SteadyShot image stabilization
• Long-lasting rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries with battery info display
• i.LINK DV (MICROMV) interface gives you true digital-to-digital editing

Reviews (5)

My first camcorder and I love it
Okay, so I don't have a lot of prior experiance for comparison but this camera was easy to use right out of the box and the more I learn how to use it the better it gets. Some people have faulted its small size but I love the fact that I can slip it in my pocket. It takes good quality video and the stills have been okay. As long as you don't blow them up too much the stills are fine, as good as I've seen on a lot of other 3MP cams.

What a great little camera
I have had this camera for about 2 months now and really have had no problems with it. I love the size. It is small enough to fit in my jacket pocket while skiing. Takes awesome pictures movies, even during extremely bright conditions while skiing. I have used this camera indoors as well and find it to do a great job. I love being able to film in widescreen mode and play movies back on the widescreen tv. The pictures are extremely clear. My only problem is with the whole docking station / charging the battery issue. I would suggest buying an extra battery charger / ac cable or a travel charger so as not to have to unhook all of your cables from your computer every time you travel. Overall, I am very happy witht his camera and would definately buy another one if the need arose.

A bit pricey, but a great camera overall.
The main reasons I purchased this camera were its size and its resolution.The camera is small enough to fit in my coat pocket, which means that I have it with me when I need it, and its 3MP resolution means that I can leave my digital camera at home.In fact, this camera has an F1.8 lens, which is as fast as you'll find on most full-size cameras, so it takes decent pictures indoors even without using the flash.
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Editorial Review

Sony's Mavica line of digital cameras has been revered for its quality optics and great batteries and especially for its use of floppy discs as a storage medium. But with the advent of higher and higher resolution CCD imaging sensors, the small capacity of floppies has made them a much less practical form of storage, requiring unacceptable levels of JPEG compression to fit even a few images on a disc. Read more

Features

• 2.1 million pixels
• 10x optical/20x digital zoom
• Images saved on 3'' CD-R disc
• Images can be viewed on Macs and PCs via CD-ROM drive or USB connection
• Uses Sony InfoLITHIUM NP-F550 rechargeable battery; movie mode records up to 60 seconds of audio and video

Reviews (46)

OK, I have the FD 95 and the CD 1000
I bought both 95 & 1000 used from Amazon.com! The primarydifference is one uses Diskettes (95) and the other uses mini CD's (CD1000).
Still a great camera!!!!
I have had this camera for 4 years now and its still a great camera!!! I bought this camera new. My what a large camera
Yes it's big.It's got a big 20X zoom lens and image stabilization. It's got big 8cm CDR's that permanently hold 160 or more 1600x1200 pictures. It also has a great battery that is good for hours of shooting. The LCD is a big 2.5 inches and the viewfinder allows framing good shots in bright sunlight. What I think is the most outstanding feature of this camera is the CDR format that allows endless picture taking without have to download to a computer. The blank CDR are cheap, I have found them for as little as $... each in tens. I think this camera will maintain a high resale value for years to come and become a coveted item. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. MVC CD1000   

Features

• 2.5-inch touch-panel SwivelScreen LCD; 20x optical zoom with Super SteadyShot picture-stabilization system
• Super NightShot Plus Infrared System captures natural-looking video in low light
• 1/6-inch CCD imager with 680K (gross) resolution
• MiniDV recording format offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution
• Kit includes Handycam Station and extra NPFP50 battery

Reviews (23)

DANGER! PICTURE PACKAGE!
Neither Sony nor Pixela, the makers of the Picture Package software that comes with some Sony camcorders with mini-disks tells you that the software IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS XP, SERVICE PACK 2! It will crash your computer or not work properly. DO NOT install the Picture Package software if you have run Windows XP. If you have a DVD player on your computer, you can download the photos from the mini-disk without this dangerous software. Shame on Sony and Pixela for selling it to Windows XP users.

Worst Product
This might be the worst product ever. What good is a camcorder if it is virtually impossible to get the video onto your computer. The support is horrid; the software is worse. Stay away from this one. Too bad really, most of my previous electronics equipment was made by Sony, but I will NEVER buy them again.

Nice camcorder, some things to look out for.
The sony dcr hc32 is one of the sleekest cameras for it's price. However, I find the little touchscreen to be a tad difficult to use without a stylus (wonder why Sony couldn't include one). If you have stubby fingers like me, it takes a while to get used to the tiny menu buttons. Inevitably, the screen gets covered with thumbprints. I started using the top-eraser of a small pencil.
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Features

• Durable for active lifestyle; waterproof up to 5 feet; one-handed operation
• Fast start up (0.9 seconds); built-in flash with red-eye reduction; 1-inch LCD monitor
• Includes 8 MB Memory Stick; compatible with Memory Stick Pro media
• Includes rechargeable NiMH AAA batteries and charger; connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1

Reviews (10)

Awsome camera perfoms perfectly never leave home without it
I purchased this camera as a cheaper option to any other camera with a $400 marine housing as I dont intend on diving 40 metres the u60 is perfect for my surfing pics and a bit of reef photography. I bought this 7 months ago for $380 and its the best money I've ever spent taking fishing and surfing and everywhere wet the images are crystal clear and I dont see any differnce in image quality between this and my 5 megapixel camera.

Great....until it died.
This camera took 1407 photos before is stopped working.The problem is the viewfinder never shows what the camera is looking at and any photos taken will be black.It is as if the camera has a lens cap on it(this camera has no lens cap).The camera turns on, the screen show the menus, all buttons work and you can take a photo. (you'll see the green light flash on the display as it debates on using the flash and finally the camera will take the photo (including the flash going off))
Perfect for what it is.
Although the DSC-U60 has almost none of the features one has come to expect on a digital camera, it does what it does flawlessly. What it does is snap simple, hi-resolution photos in any environment without fail.
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Editorial Review

Despite having a smaller and lighter design than previous models, the Sony DCR-TRV38 loses nothing in optical and audio performance. The camcorder's features include a 10x optical zoom, a 16:9 widescreen mode, a 3.5-inch LCD with touchscreen control, and a color viewfinder. It also functions as a digital still camera with 1-megapixel resolution and stores images on the included 8 MB Memory Stick.Read more

Features

• Compact MiniDV digital camcorder with 1-megapixel imaging
• 10x optical, 120x digital, zoom with Super SteadyShot image stabilization
• Large 3.5-inch touch-panel color SwivelScreen LCD display for easy access to the entire camcorder menu
• Includes 8 MB Memory Stick for still image and MPEG1 capture
• NightShot O Lux infrared system with color mode for recording in total darkness

Reviews (16)

Stopped working after third tape!
Was very pleased with the Sony TRV 38 until I got to about the middle of the 3rd tape. I had not used it in over 6 months and the next time I went to use it the recording screen and viewfinder was dark with a few gray streaks in it. It seems to play back o.k. On researching this problem I was staggered to find so many similar complaints. This is my first Sony (and it will be the last) I had a Panasonic for 8 years before this and it is still working. I have never abused this camera, never been to a beach with it, never used it in the rain etc. In fact it still looks like brand new!

Blank LCD Screen and Viewfinder
I, too, experienced the dreaded blank screen on my TRV38 after only a year and a half of moderate use.I did some internet searching on the issue and discovered a site that mentioned Sony has acknowledged problems with the CCD chip in certain models built before 2004, the TRV38 being one of them and are offering to fix them for free, including shipping to and from a location of your choice.I then went made use of their excellent sony.com online chat support service and asked the moderator about the free repair deal.After a few troubleshooting questions, he acknowleded I appeared to qualify for the free repair service and provided me with the following site, http://esupport.sony.com/perl/news-item.pl?mdl=DCRTRV38&news_id=95.They appear to be making good on a known defect in their product and are to be commmended.Now, if only the local service centers would inform customers of this deal when they bring their cameras in for repair of this malady...naw, that's asking waaaaay too much!!By the way, aside from this problem, we've been very happy with this camera and actually bought a second one as a back up in case we had problems with the first one.With 2 kids, ages 2 1/2 and 4, to record precious moments of, it sure paid off in this case.

Sony will repair FOR FREE
Same problem has been occurring with ALL Sony camcorders TRV19 through to TRV38.
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Features

• Includes adaptor for compatibility in regular size of Memory Stick media slot.
• A compact media designed for small & mobile products.
• Includes MagicGate™ copywright protection technology for both copyright-protected content and personal content and data.
• Transfer Speed (Max.): 100Mbps
• Storage case included

Features

• 4.7GB/120 minutes storage capacity, with AccuCORE technology, Recording speeds vary, Includes jewel case

Features

• 7.2-megapixel sensor creates photo-quality 3072 by 2304 pixel images
• 3x optical, 2x digital zoom
• 1.8-inch LCD screen, stylish black color
• Store images on included 32MB Memory Stick media
• Powered by InfoLithium battery, estimated for 310 shots on single charge

Subjects:  1. Digital Camera (Cameras)    2. Photograph (Photography)   

Features

• Sleek, compact MiniDV camcorder and digital still camera with 1-megapixel CCD
• 10x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 120x) with Super SteadyShot image stabilizer
• 2.5-inch rotating LCD and color viewfinder
• Low-light recording settings, Memory Stick Duo slot, and accessory shoe
• NP-FM50 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery

Reviews (38)

Worth the money
Over the past 35 years that I have been shooting video, it has come a long way. Comparing this to the RCA TK-76 "Minicam" that I shot tv news with on 3/4" in 1977 is fun: 1/100 the cost and double the scan lines. Oh, and 1/80th the weight not including the 40 pound recorder. At first, I didn't think something this size could work this well. I needed something quick and inexpensive to do video cuts for inserting into PowerPoint. My boss was too cheap to buy equipment for the department and I needed training tapes. So I just bought a HC40, shot the material, edited it on my HP a622n and inserted into the PP. And then did it about a dozen more times on other training material. It looks surprisingly well 10' tall through a 2000 lumen projector. A handheld or wireless mic is a must. At least a key light, if not key, base and fill are a must. My Lowell Totalight kit works perfectly with a few scrims. Not broadcast quality of today although surpassing broadcast quality of 30 years ago. Just border line for industrial or PP if lit well with good sound. I am satisfied with it and it travels well.

THEY DON'T TELL YOU HOW TO GET THE USB STREAM
They give you this manual (actually two manuals).The first manual refers to you to the other manual.Then the other manual tells you in three places that the method for achieving USB stream (web cam and conferencing) is different depending on the model.That's all they tell you!Honest.The manual says "SET USB STREAM IN THE MENU SETTINGS OF YOUR CAMCORDER TO ON.The procedure of the menu settings varies depending on the model."Well, what's that supposed to mean?Then you go to the webpage and there's nothing in the knowledge base and when you try to email them it malfunctions after you spend all the time on writing the email.

Great Camcorder
This is one of the very good Camcorders I have used. I initially had a Canon camcorder and a JVC before that. After using them I got this one. There was a vast difference between Sony, especially in the Video Quality and usability.
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Editorial Review

With a size that is 28 percent smaller and lighter than Sony's previous camcorders, the DCR-TRV22 does not compromise powerful optics and audio performance. The camcorder's features include a 10x optical zoom, a 1/4-inch CCD for clean imaging, a 2.5-inch LCD with touchscreen control, a color viewfinder, and an 8 MB Memory Stick for still image capture.Read more

Features

• NTSC
• Compact MiniDV digital camcorder
• 10x optical, 120x digital, zoom with Super SteadyShot image stabilization
• 2.5-inch touch-panel color SwivelScreen LCD display for easy access to the entire camcorder menu
• Includes 8 MB Memory Stick for still image and MPEG1 capture
• NightShot O Lux infrared system with color mode for recording in total darkness

Reviews (49)

audio problem
I have only recorded 3 tapes since I bought it two yeas ago.Now, the sound starts to break off on good half of the tape during the playback. Used the sony cleaning cassette to clean the head according to the user's guide. The problem stays. The worst part is that Sony has the track record to deny the problem on its product even you can find the complains all over the web.Stay away from Sony! It's not the old sony anymore.

It's a Time-Bomb
Mine lasted 2-1/2 years. Then suddenly one day the screen went black while recording. Then it would work for a while but the colors were distorted, then it would just black out again.
A great camcorder
I use this camcorder mainly for making short video's and it is awsome.I really like the touchscreen becuase it gets rid of all of the buttons on the camcorder and is so much easier.Also something I haven't heard anyone say in the reviews is the record button on the side of the LCD screen as well as the normal buton by your right thumb.The button beside the LCD is really nice for if you are trying to get an angled up view of someone, or are holding the camcoder in an awkard position.The video has great quality under almost all circumstances, even if the still pictures aren't that great a camcorder is for video not pictures.
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Subjects:  1. DCR-TRV22   

Editorial Review

Create your own home movie theater with the VPL-HS20 Cineza HD-ready digital LCD projector, which mounts on the ceiling or sits on a table while projecting onto screens from 40 to 300 inches in size. The Cineza is designed for longevity, with a lamp that lasts up to 3,000 hours and an ultra-quiet fan (28 dB) that runs unobtrusively in the background. The projector's high-resolution picture stems from its single lens projection system, which transfers a 1,386 x 788 picture across its three WXGA LCD panels for a total of 3.276,504 pixels (3.27 megapixels). Read more

Features

• Multimedia HD-ready LCD projector for 40- to 300-inch screens; 13.62 x 5.88 x 14.62 inches (W x H x D)
• CineMotion 3:2 pulldown delivers more accurate images; Memory Stick slot for JPEG and MPEG digital images
• 3.2-megapixel resolution; broadcasts 1080i, 720p, 480i, and 480p images
• Component, S-video, composite, HD-HDMI, mini-USB, and audio inputs
• 4-watt speaker system (2 watts x 2)

Reviews (5)

wow factor still exist after 2 years...
Personal Experience
High definition
I had this projector for over a year. Use of DVD9 format video input will provide awesome detail on my 104" wide screen. It is highly recommended.

Better Choice than DLP / Plasma TVs
Ecellent Picture quality. Light in weight. Extremely high quality images with HDTV input(IO Digital cable). DVI inputs from DVDs give better-than-theatre picture quality. Component input is equally awesome. Compare it to the size, space and weight of DLP, Projection or Plasma TVs, this is and extremlely good and a great buy. I got a it for $2.8K in Dec'03. Also works great with the PC input. Overall one heck of a display. Hats off to Sony Corp. ... Read more

Features

• Memory Stick Digital Data Storage
• Ultra-fast transfer time: (up to:) 1.5 Mbps write speed; 2.4 Mbps read speed
• Ideal size for multimedia products
• 10-Pin Connector for High Reliability
• (Write) prevention switch protects stored data from accidentally being erased

Features

• Ultra-small, thin design is ideal for use in small digital AV electronics products such as the Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder (DCR-TRV900)
• Small size, and light weight (only 4 grams)
• Rugged 10-pin connector ensures foolproof insertion, easy removal, and reliable connection
• Erasure Prevention Switch helps prevent stored data from accidentally being erased
• 1.5 Mbps Write Speed; 2.45 Mbps Read Speed

Editorial Review

The DSC-S30 is Sony's entry-level Cyber-shot camera. Like all of theCyber-shots, it uses a long-life InfoLithium battery for power and stores imageson memory sticks. The camera's CCD sensor has a resolution of 1.3 megapixels(for 1,280 x 960 images), and built-in software interpolation can be used toboost the image to 1.6 megapixels. Instead of looking through a traditionaloptical viewfinder, users compose images by watching the 2-inch LCD display. Thedisplay's unusual flip-and-swivel design lets you preview self-portraits andprotects the LCD when the camera isn't in use. Other useful features include a3x optical/2x digital zoom lens with macro mode, USB image transfer, aperturepriority and shutter priority modes, and video output. ... Read more

Features

• 1.3 megapixel sensor captures images with enough detail to create 5 x 7 prints
• 3x optical plus 2x digital zoom lens with autofocus
• Included 4 MB MemoryStick holds 18 images at default resolution
• Connects to Macs and PCs via USB port
• Rechargeable Sony InfoLithium battery and AC adapter included

Reviews (33)

What a great Camera - very well made
I've had my Sony DSC-S30 Digital camera for probably 5 years now. This has been a great camera for the cost and it's capabilities. I've taken many outstanding, crispy colorful pictures with it.
Great photos, great LCD viewfinder.... Infuriating button!
I have enjoyed this camera a lot and have taken consistently great pix that my friends with higher pixel-depth cameras (and what doesn't have more pixels at this point?) envy. The flippy swivelly viewfinder is the most useful feature I've ever had on a camera hands-down. I find it very hard to ever buy a camera again, that doesn't have one.
great camera
i think the dsc-s30 is the best digital camera sony has made.its the only one i know of with the flip screen. ... Read more

Features

• Budget entry-level digital camera with a 1.3-megapixel CCD
• Digital zoom to 3x
• 1.5-inch LCD for previewing your photos
• Built-in flash and included 4MB Memory Stick media card for picture storage
• InfoLithium NP-FS11 battery included

Reviews (11)

Just OK there are probably better alternatives.
I primarily bought this camera to put photos of stuff on e-bay. The camera is ok for this use, but I found the OEM Sony batteries to be unreliable and expensive. We got the error warning mentioned by others and the same cold reception from Sony. I warn others considering this or any digital camera to make sure it does not use a proprietary battery. For the cost of the Sony battery we were able to buy a charger and 4 NiMH 2200 mAh batteries. The camera cycles faster with the flash and it appears that we get more photos per charge, plus we have a back up set. I don't see a down side with the non-sony battery. On the otherhand it takes pretty good pictures and its easy to cheat the shutter for special effects. We get very good close ups, but I always use a tripod for these and I bracket shoot at a few distances. After all there is no film, why not take several shots and pick the best one?

blurry close ups
great little camera for taking people pictures,but if your an ebayer and need close ups of small items.like watches,forget it,it gets close to item but very blury....

Low priced, but expensive
This camera takes decent pictures, but is a real battery hog.You'll need to buy rechargeables or buy the battery pack offered by Sony.The memory stick supplied with the camera won't give you many pictures, so you'll also need to buy a bigger capacity stick.Read more

Subjects:  1. Digital Camera (Cameras)    2. Photograph (Photography)   

Editorial Review

The value-priced Sony DCR-TRV250 camcorder delivers all the benefits of Digital8 recording quality in a smaller chassis. In addition to its crisp, clear digital video and stereo audio, the TRV250 can also stream live and recorded moving video to a PC via USB. Transfer video to your PC via iLink interface (also known as FireWire) to edit your masterpiece with the included software.Read more

Features

• NTSC
• Digital8 camcorder with 20x optical and 700x digital zoom
• SteadyShot picture stabilization system
• 2.5 inch color LCD and black and white EVF
• NightShot infrared mode for lowlight shooting; built-in light, easy dubbing features
• USB streaming feature, can turn camcorder into a video conferencing tool or webcam

Reviews (48)

Sony going to fix CCD Problems
I have not had any problems with my camera, but I have two family members who have the same camera and have had the really common LCD screen going blank.Someone has sued Sony and Sony is going to repair these cameras or reimburse you if you already had it fixed.Go to this link (http://www.sony.com/ccdservice)My faith is somewhat restored in Sony, but it is pretty bad it took a lawsuit for Sony to pony up the dough and correct their mistake.

SONY® DIGITAL8 CAMCORDER - DCR-TRV250
EXPERIENCE THE INCREDIBLE FEATURES OF THE SONY DIGITAL8� CAMCORDER!
Beware of Factory Defect
Sony camcorders have a factory defect that the ccd screen goes black when in record mode after a few tapes of use.I was asked to pay $270 to fix it. Beware.. there are thousands of such reported problems on this and other camcorder review sites. I would suggest that you read them before buying a Sony product. ... Read more

Features

• Three Megapixel Advanced HAD CCD Imagers for peerless video and still images
• Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens
• 12X optical and 150X Digital Zoom with Super SteadyShot stabilization
• Capture MPEG Movies on Memory Stick DUO Media
• Intelligent pop-up flash for more light when you need it most

Reviews (7)

QUESTION
this appears larger than the PC-1000, and its not clear to me what you get for that extra size other than a little extra zoom and the swivel mount. anyone know the difference? thanks.

The Best for the Price
It is an excellent camera, probably the BEST on market for the price you pay, excellent video quality, and good pictures too.
Love this camcorder but...
This is the greatest little camcorder in the world with lots of bells and whistles that would have been way more expensive a while ago. I do wish that it had actual fstops rather than a slider on the touch screen for more accurate adjustments, ditto shutter speed and the manual focus is a bit fussy. More easily accessible manual controls would make it close to perfect. the touch screen takes a little getting used to and is not the very best idea. Other than that image quality is terrific under all sorts of different conditions, a camera mounted mike has decent sound and it is really a pleasure to use. ... Read more