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4.0 stars
"A little better than mediocre camcorders"
Pros: Easy import to iMovie '09, large flash memory allows you to store hours of video on it, 3 hours of battery life, great zoom (48x), compact & lightweight
Cons: Mediocre video quality (but it doesn't fill up your hard drives as much as HD video so this can also be a pro), image stabilizer isn't very effective, still photos are really grainy
Summary: This camera is suitable for the average user because it has moderate video quality. The mediocre video quality can be a positive thing too; it doesn't fill up your hard drive space as fast as High Definition video. I've used this for recording my band's concerts and marching performances and the sound is magnificent. Its small size allow me to bring it everywhere and it's 3 hour battery life is a major advantage for my long road trips. The zoom feature is awesome but the OK image stabilizer makes it hard to maintain a steady shot so I recommend using a tripod when using the zoom feature unless you have good hands. Overall, I would recommend this to someone who does a lot of YouTube videos because it's easy to import to iMovie '09 and then upload it to youtube from there.
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