Sony HDRSR1 (30 GB) High Definition HDD Camcorder

Pros: everything is fantastic but the video jumped too much on hard drive models and dvd

Cons: Caution,reviewers say video could have been better- needs color and less compression 4 the $

The Bottom Line: try it , know about the compression and if you like it then get it. I didn't like compression. be careful! get the hc3 instead

Review: This is sort of like two or three reviews in one (hc3 and Sr1 and UX1). I wrote a long review and decided to change it .... basically they are good if not very good basic hd camcorders. The only thing that is different is the type of compression ...

Pros: Easy to Use

Cons: Can NOT use high-end editing software to produce high quality video.

Review: This camera takes very nice video but that is all. The battery life is good. The menu is easy to use but that is where is all ends. Try finding a commercial editing program to do high-end editing. This camcorder does not save video in any standard ...

Pros: Mic input. Headphone output. 30 GB Hard Drive. No Tapes.

Cons: Lack of support for AVCHD format.

The Bottom Line: Wait to buy this model until more software supports AVCHD.

Review: I was in the market for a new camcorder. I thought my Hi8 lasted me a good 10 years and it was about time. I tend to buy the best available when I do buy because I know I won't buy again for a while. I didn't want to spend $3000 plus on a professional ...

Pros: Easy to use, small and light weight. Picture quality.

Cons: None.

Review: This is the best handycam ever. It's small, has a 30 gig hard drive built in, allows you to play via HDMI to your high def tv, takes quality video and with an extended life battery you can take video for hours non stop......Best cam ive ever had the ...

Pros: High definition 1080 format, digital stills, HDMI output, Dolby Digital 5.1, harddrive, compact and lightweight

Cons: AVCHD format poorly supported, need Blu-ray player to play AVCHD DVD's

The Bottom Line: If you need the latest and greatest this is the camera for you, although you'll have to wait to edit those High def videos.

Review: One of the first AVCHD camcorders available to the consumer public. It has nice features like shooting in 1080 or standard definition, has a 30 gig hard drive, can shoot still photos alone or during taping, lightweight, shoots with Dolby 5.1 audio, HDMI ...

Pros: Easy to use, no other on the market

Cons: A bit pricey, would be nice if it came with an HDMI cable

Review: We bought this camcorder after reading so many great reviews on it. I highly recommend this because there is nothing on the market that compares. If you are looking for an HD camcorder this is hands-down the best on the market this is your camcorder. ...