Sony DCR-SR62

Pros: Incredible picture and sound

Cons: None that I see

The Bottom Line: The Sony Handycam DCR-SR62 HDD camcorder is the best that I have used. I am very pleased with it.

Review: I got the Sony Handycam DCR-SR62 HDD camcorder from a person on Craigslist under the Rhode Island section which is where I live. I found it by chance listed in the computer catagory. I was shocked to see it selling for only $200.00 brand new in the box. ...

Pros: one-touch DVD recording, very compact, two zoom controls, Active interface shoe

Cons: touchscreen is unnecessary, included battery only lasts hour, can't take photos while video recording

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this camcorder because the price is right and high definition camcorders aren't quite ready

Review: Apr 2008 - First let me explain the problems with other forms of camcorder media on the market and then I'll review this camcorder. There's a problem with current High Definition (HD) camcorders like the Sony HDR-SR5. Google "AVCHD video: The ...

Pros: You can transfer mpeg-2s directly to your computer

Cons: Bad video quality, focus problem

The Bottom Line: Don't buy it, get the Elura 100 or the Panasonic GS320

Review: I bought this camera for mother’s day for my wife. I figured I would save some time skipping the whole process of converting to mpeg-2 and got a better video quality at the same time, as this is 1 megapixel and my current Hi-8 is only 0.3. I was so ...