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   Ernest R. Carrillo
   May 15th, 2010 - 07:56

   What I like: this camcorder is lightweight, great for movies & pictures. Easy to use. I’ve taken it on vacations and it works great in all weather conditions, overly sunny, rainy, fog, snow, and heavy winds. It’s fair for indoor action as well. I’m the worst person for handling camcorders, I usually shake the picture making everyone dizzy. Using this camcorder, I’ve noticed there is less shake to my pictures.

   What I don’t like: the night shot is not good for low light, but it works fairly clearly in no light. The “easy” button doesnt quite make things easier. There is not very much battery time, but it is offset by the fact that the tape only goes about 30 minutes.
   Rating: 4 / 5
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   W. T. King
   May 15th, 2010 - 10:07

   I have been very happy with this camera since we got it. The only potential negative would be battery life, although I don’t hvae much to compare it with. Picture quality and ease of use are great. And it has an easy button, which geuinely works.
   Rating: 5 / 5
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   Scott P
   May 15th, 2010 - 12:16

   There is currently a known issue with many of the Sony Camcorders. This is being called the “black screen of death”.

   What happens is that the camera works great for 1-2 years then the CCD goes out like a light. The camera will not take video again.

   Sony is evasive if not downright deceitful about this issue when you call tech support. The fact is Sony does not stand behind their product. If this happens to you, Sony will not own the defect and you will be out hundreds of dollars.

   There is a lengthy thread on CNET on this issue. Search for Sony black screen.

   Wishing you luck in the purchase of your (not Sony) video camera,
   
   Scott
   Rating: 1 / 5
4. 

   Dix2111
   May 15th, 2010 - 14:40

   I started recording video right out of the box. The camera’s features are pretty good but the video was a little grainy or too bright and it skipped some. I need to spend some more time learning how to use the camera properly.2 disks worth of movies were unwatchable because I didn’t use the back light. After a few day’s of tinkering I found the “easy cam” button.It seems to record much better now.
   
   It’s not a “right out of the box” camera but I still like it and think I will like to more once I take the time to learn how to use it properly.
   
   I would like it better if I bought it at the amazon price but I was overseas and needed a camera fast. I paid twice amazon price so I guess I have higher expectations.
   Rating: 4 / 5
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   N.E.
   May 15th, 2010 - 17:10

   I found it very easy to use. the resolution is great for home use.
   
   The Picture packge software worked as advertised, but when I shut the computer down, it hung with an error. According to the manufacturer of the software, they do not know if there is a conflict when using MS Windows XP media center OS. It worked fine with windows XP professional OS.
   Rating: 4 / 5

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