Sony Handycam® HDR-SR1 HDV Camcorder

Pros: everything is fantastic but the video jumped too much

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

Pros: Easy to Use

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

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.

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

Cons: None.

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.

Pros: Easy to use, no other on the market

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