Sony Handycam DCR-HC96

Pros: (Not enough room to list everything. Awesome camcorder!)

Cons: Can't seem to get it to be a webcam with Yahoo Messenger, Sony support of no help with that issue (and a little slow), don't like having to use docking station for certain functions

Summary: Dispite the comment in the "Cons" section, the camera itself has NO problems. Only Pros!

Great zoom, great touch-screen LCD, nice docking station even though annoying to use at times, nice to have a place to add a better mic or flash/light, light, small, every control is within reach when it's on your hand, attractive styling and great manual.

I wish it had a built-in light and that the flash bulb was positioned differently, but I can change that later with a combo unit on top. (but I'm just a little picky at times)

I looked for 2 months through the Panasonics, JVCs, Canons, and other top brands. This was the best for the money. The stabalization is amazing too. And it has awesome low-light and nightshot options.

There are just so many good things to say about it that I could go on forever. If you buy it and don't like it, then you either don't know how to use it, or you just want something more expensive. It's the best camcorder made for the money!