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"Eye-turning camcorder / digital camera" on by f51
Pros: Excellent low-light recording. Ultra-compact size. Fast video start time. Ability to record both still and video simultaneously.
Cons: Absolutely None
Summary: This camera is a head-turner. I was able to get a belt holster for it and I keep it with me almost always. It comes out of standby mode and begins recording video clips in less than 2 seconds. Low light, previously a problem with products in this category, is very very good. Each video clip or still image is recorded as a separate MPEG file or JPEG file on the same card. Very easy to locate clips based on date and time. Transfer time to the computer (note: I use a high-speed USB 2.0 SD card reader) I can transfer an entire gigabyte of still images and video in about 5 minutes. Entire camera can be controlled with just one thumb and camera is easily held in a "pistol grip" method. This product looks great, feels solid and takes phenominal still images and videos. Oh, and it weights less than 1/2 of a pound. You'll shoot more with this than a mini DV since it will be with you more!!
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"It is a very good hybrid camcorder and camera" on by hymancnet
Pros: video, photos, turn-around LCD, light-weight
Cons: no major cons
Summary: I really like this camera/camcorder. The photo and video quality are decent. I replay the video in my 36" TV and it looks great.
I paid about $380 for this camera and very happy with it. I was planning to get the HD1, but it was almost double the price and at this point, I can do it without the HD qulity and 10x zoom from the HD1. -
"Fantastic all rounder" on by mbyrnes
Pros: Portable, precise, great pics and video
Cons: Battery has to be charged in camera
Summary: Got this a while back and so far so good. It does exactly what it says it does. Its small and compact but full of clever little ideas. The menu's I thought would be a nightmare but after 5 mins I had it sorted. It even talks to to you to remind to to do certain things. Its got 6.4 Mpixel and a great 640X480 video capture. If you want fantastic pics, buy a SLR. If you want super cinema quality video, buy a top of the range camera. If you want a really good hybrid to take anywhere without the bag of essentials then this is the camera for you.
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"Suprising little camera" on by tomh
Pros: Great low light, very good stills, mac friendly, perfect size
Cons: weak flash, funny lens cap
Summary: I wound up being very impressed with this little camera. It's so small you can take it anywhere. I was astounded when I saw how clean the low light video was; you don't expect that from something so small. The little Mpeg4 videos are perfect for archiving on the PC even if you never want to make a DVD. I mean a little 320 x 240 15fps video only takes about 750k; half the size of a 6 mega-pixel still. This thing was made for a mac. Movies and photos go right to iPhoto in one operation. And then you can drag and drop into iMovie if you wan't to edit.
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"Can't get more portable than this" on by bobmatnyc
Pros: Small, lightweight, easy to use, video clips take up less space, good stills and video
Cons: Image and video quality not as good as dedicated units, weak in low light
Summary: Its hard to appreciate just some small this unit is until you actually hold one. Works great with one-handed operation. Perfect for parents! I think the CNET reviewer did not factor portability and useability enough. I can think of countless occasions when I regretted leaving my camcorder behind. I've also got a box full of mini-DVs that will never get edited because the transfer time is too long.
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