Sony Handycam DCR-HC28 Mini DV Camcorder

Pros: Ease of use

Cons: A broken down toy right out of the box

Review: Problems started after first 5 minutes of recording usage within 2 months. They occur regardless of which of 2 tapes are inserted or whether the location on the tape playing or recoding is to start:

1)Intermittently would not record...

Pros: tough and has great features

Cons: dont think you can find too many out there anymore

Review: I got this cam last year for an overseas trip to India. I went there during the monsoons (very hot and very hunid). I needed a cam to be able to withstand a lot of abuse, easy to carry around in my pocket and yet deliver quality. after doing...

Pros: The camera is small and light. It's very comfortable for filming.

Cons: It's annoying to have to flip open the monitor to fade in or out.

Review: I wanted a smaller video camera from which I could transfer video to our Mac and to take stills from time to time.
I bought this product because of the attractive price and positive reviews on CR and epinions about other Sony Handycams.
I...

Pros: Small, good battery indicator, easy to use menus on the screen.

Cons: Would need a tripod to use the highest zoom settings

The Bottom Line: Well worth the purchase, excellent features, small size and long stamina batteries available.

Review: I originally bought this camcorder to work with my laptop and produce training videos. I have to say I am extremely satisfied with this purchase.

The unit interfaces with a firewire cable (not supplied) which fits into a small port on the...

Pros: Clear quality, and Incredibly easy to use.

Cons: A bit costly for a couple just starting out.

Review: We received this as a wedding gift, seeing as how we were also expecting our first child. I have used this camcorder many times in the short week since receiving it as a gift, and we positively love the ease of use as well as the clarity of the...