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1.Sony HDR-SR12E HD Hard Disc Drive Handycam - 10MP from: Sony
March 03, 2008
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

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Electronics : Sony HDR-SR12E HD Hard Disc Drive Handycam - 10MP
Off The Bookshelf's Price: £714.69
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Having had a number of video cameras in the past, I am more than pleased with the HDR-SR12E. One reviewer complains about the quality of the stills, but for a video camera I think they are more than acceptable. Yes, the frame grabs are only about 800 to 900kb in file size, but in photo mode they are around 3mb.........perfectly adequate for holiday snaps to print at 5" X 7".

On the downside, its a nuisance having to select fade-in/out every time you use it.......my old Panasonic VHS-C camera of twenty years ago was better in that way! Also, with a camera of this value one would expect Sony to supply the full manual in booklet form rather than on cd!

I'm giving it 4 stars........a couple of quibbles in the previous ... Read More:

2.Sony DCR-HC62E Mini DV Handycam with X25 Zoom from: Sony
March 03, 2008
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Electronics : Sony DCR-HC62E Mini DV Handycam with X25 Zoom
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It arrived. We videoed. It didn't connect to our Mac iBook.

Tried both USB and Firewire but nothing shows up on the computer screen. The software provided only works with Windows. The Operating Guide manual small print says you can only use it for stills but doesn't state categorically that you can't transfer videos from the camera to a Mac. If this is the case then Sony should make this apparent. Mentioning Mac compatibility but not saying it only means the stills facility (I already have a digital camera) is misleading. If there is a way to transfer then the Guide needs to be a lot clearer.

As this is quite basic mini-dv technology, how come this generation of cameras isn't Mac compatible like the old JVC mini-dv we had? ... Read More:

3.Canon DM-XM2 Professional MiniDV Camcorder (20x Optical Zoom, 100x Digital zoom) from: Canon
January 01, 2002
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Electronics : Canon DM-XM2 Professional MiniDV Camcorder (20x Optical Zoom, 100x Digital zoom)
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I started a few years ago with the Canon XM1, and was taken with its simplicity of operation, and its outstanding results. When the XL1s came out I bought that too, based on my happy experiences with the XM1. Though I use the XL1s much of the time on production shoots, I have a new 'baby' with the XM2. This camera is a 'no nonsense' high performance tool with almost no vices. It is capable of doing about 95% of the work I do with the XL1s, and as a number 2 unit to my XL1s, it has relegated my old trusty XM1 to the 'back up box' (not that has since been needed). The XM2 has to be the best 'under £2000' camera buy I have ever made. The XM2 is noticably sharper, more stable and even easier to use than the XM1.

4.Canon XH A1 Professional MiniDV Camcorder (20x Optical Zoom, ¿HDV1080i recording) from: Canon
March 27, 2007
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Electronics : Canon XH A1 Professional MiniDV Camcorder (20x Optical Zoom, ¿HDV1080i recording)
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Right, its an amazing camera, that me being completely honest.

One thing i ran into and i think you should know is the Pal version doesn't run in 24fps, only 25f and 50i.

other then that buy it, its a great camera

5.UKayed Thumb Spy Camera from: UKayed
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Electronics : UKayed Thumb Spy Camera
deceiving they are. they show real picture but they send you chinese made products. I won't buy from you again. UKayed=== X

6.Sony HDR-FX7E Handycam HDV 1080i from: Sony
November 21, 2006
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Electronics : Sony HDR-FX7E Handycam HDV 1080i
I've had a PDX10 for about 4 years now and had access to an A1 (Previous to that i'd been using the TRV900) and was thinking of upgrading to an A1 which is a similar price, has similar features and used the same batteries. However while looking for an A1 I stumbled upon the HDR-FX7E on the Sony site.

Feature wise this camera is very impressive you have a much faster lens than the A1, ND (Neutral Density) filter, 6 buttons for your custom settings AND that super smooth record function. The FX7 has lost the touchscreen and put the transport and other features back under the LCD (I hadn't had any problems with the PDX10 touchscreen but I know that some weren't fans) It's solid and feels well balanced when using it Handheld.

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7.Sony HDR-SR11E HD Hard Disc Drive Handycam - 5MP from: Sony
December 20, 2007
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Electronics : Sony HDR-SR11E HD Hard Disc Drive Handycam - 5MP
Image quality is very good, as you'd expect really. Vastly better than a standard definition model. The screen is also very impressive. Thoroughly recommend having a demo of the camcorder before buying though.

The camcorder feels really well made and appears quite practical. Little features like the docking station and slide away covers for the USB ports make it feel well thought through. Basic operation is great, and in use the camcorder is very quiet.

Operation through a combination of buttons and the touch sensitive screen. Not yet sure about how long lived this will make the screen.

Copying files to a computer is super fast - so much easier than with tapes. Very happy here! Oddly it takes quite a long time to transfer them ... Read More:

8.Sony PDW-F355L XDCAM HD Camcorder with Sony warranty from: Sony
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Electronics : Sony PDW-F355L XDCAM HD Camcorder with Sony warranty
Image quality is very good, as you'd expect really. Vastly better than a standard definition model. The screen is also very impressive. Thoroughly recommend having a demo of the camcorder before buying though.

The camcorder feels really well made and appears quite practical. Little features like the docking station and slide away covers for the USB ports make it feel well thought through. Basic operation is great, and in use the camcorder is very quiet.

Operation through a combination of buttons and the touch sensitive screen. Not yet sure about how long lived this will make the screen.

Copying files to a computer is super fast - so much easier than with tapes. Very happy here! Oddly it takes quite a long time to transfer them ... Read More:

9.Sony HDR-FX1 The World's First High Definition Camcorder from: Sony
September 23, 2004
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Electronics : Sony HDR-FX1 The World's First High Definition Camcorder
In this day and age why buy an older technology CCD HDV camcorder when there are others with newer CMOS optics? Well right now, the CMOS technology is good but it isn't great, especially in low light. The older triple CCD equipped cameras like the HDR-FX1 and the HVR-Z1 work better in lower light than the newer FX7s.

I've had an FX1 for a while now and must say that I'm very happy with my purchase. The quality of material I've shot is excellent using Sony HDV tapestock and the playback is top end. The camera manual controls are a dream with an excellent zoom ring close enough to the focus ring for the nimble fingered to use one handed, but far enough apart for a separate focus puller to use without getting in the way. The weight of the unit is good, not ... Read More:

10.Panasonic NV-MD10000 Mini-DV Camcorder PAL from: Panasonic
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Electronics : Panasonic NV-MD10000 Mini-DV Camcorder PAL
In this day and age why buy an older technology CCD HDV camcorder when there are others with newer CMOS optics? Well right now, the CMOS technology is good but it isn't great, especially in low light. The older triple CCD equipped cameras like the HDR-FX1 and the HVR-Z1 work better in lower light than the newer FX7s.

I've had an FX1 for a while now and must say that I'm very happy with my purchase. The quality of material I've shot is excellent using Sony HDV tapestock and the playback is top end. The camera manual controls are a dream with an excellent zoom ring close enough to the focus ring for the nimble fingered to use one handed, but far enough apart for a separate focus puller to use without getting in the way. The weight of the unit is good, not ... Read More:

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