Sony camcorder reviews - what to compare & look for

Sony is famous for the electronics everything from cell phones, flat screen tvs to camcorders. Before you pull out your credit card it's important to inform yourself with Sony camcorder reviews. We have reviewed 12 mini dv Handycam and other models. You are probably wondering what to look for in a digital video camera. Read below as I discuss the tips on what to look for in a dv camera, be it from Sony, Canon, Sharp, Samsung or whatever brand your are reviewing.

how to find the best camcorder

• look for a color lcd display that way you can see exactly what the video will look like as you shoot it
• a camcorder with dual functionalities , digital video and digital still image capabilities is best to choose, why? Well you don't need to buy a digital camera and a mini dv camcorder, you get both in one machine
• if you want the clearest image and most vivid colors choose a 3 CCDs (charge coupled device) camcorder. This feature records the red, blue and green colors individually, giving you the best possible image quality.
• plan on sending your videos to friends and family by email? The mpeg movie mode is designed specifically for that reason, small file sizes for quick emailing.
• image stabilizer - this feature removes most of the camera shakiness that are so common in mini dv camcorder models. This is common is all newer models
• night shot - this feature is designed to let you film at night or in very dark situations with the use of infrared emitters.
• look for a Sony digital video camera that offers at least 2 hrs of battery life, the last thing you want is to run out of battery power in the middle of filming
• hd - high defiiniton camcorders offer amazing 540 lines of horizontal resolution, that gives you crisp clear video.

Besides camcorder features you should be aware of who you are buying from. When comparing and reviewing cheap prices, if they seem to good to true they probably are. I suggest not dealing with merchants and online sellers from countries such as Romania, China, as well as other Eastern European countries. These countries are well known for internet fraud, so watch out!

Sony camcorders that I have reviewed

1. Sony dcr pc109
2. Sony dcr dvd101
3. Sony dcr dvd92
4. Sony dcr hc21
5. Sony dcr dvd403
6. Sony hdr fx 1 hdv
7. Sony dcr dvd 301
8. Sony dcr pc350
9. Sony dvd301
10. Sony dcr hc42
11. Sony dcr pc1000
12. Sony dcr pc350

Besides the models listed above you can find other camcorders to review at epinions.com. You can compare features and read online consumer reviews before you buy. It's the best way to make an informed decision.

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