Sony Camcorders

  • 7.7 9

    Sony Handycam HDR-UX1

    12 Oct 2006 1:41 PM

    The Sony Handycam HDR-UX1 is a very nice camcorder; unfortunately, its myriad compatibility issues make it almost impossible to recommend over other similar models.

  • Sony Handycam HDR-HC3E

    11 Oct 2006 3:51 PM

    Sony brings HD recording to the rest of us with its latest Handycam, the HDR-HC3E.

  • Sony Handycam DCR-SR80

    03 Oct 2006 1:34 PM

    Sony's Handycam DCR-SR80 is a respectable hard-drive-based camcorder if you don't mind its touchscreen interface.

    Specs: Hard Disk

  • Sony DCR-SR40

    26 Sep 2006 1:30 PM

    Sony's DCR-SR40 is a solid, midlevel, hard-drive-based option, though still-image buffs won't be impressed with this camcorder's submegapixel snapshots.

    Specs: Hard disk drive (30GB)

  • 7.9

    Sony DVDirect VRDMC3

    11 Aug 2006 1:23 PM

    A very useful product for amateur movie makers, as long as you're happy to pay a premium for computer-free recording.

    Specs: DVD recorder

  • 6.0 8

    Sony Handycam DCR-DVD755

    27 Jul 2006 12:50 PM

    There are better choices than the Sony Handycam DCR-DVD755, a so-so DVD camcorder.

    Specs: DVD-R/-RW/+RW, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, High Speed Memory Stick PRO Duo

  • 6.0 8

    Sony Handycam DCR-HC36

    27 Jul 2006 10:00 AM

    Unless this camcorder's low-resolution, low-quality stills are important to you, you might as well go for Sony's less expensive DCR-HC26.

    Specs: Mini DV , Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, High Speed Memory Stick PRO Duo

  • Sony Handycam DCR-HC26

    11 Jul 2006 12:12 PM

    The Sony DCR-HC26 provides impressive size, zoom power and features for a bargain-basement camcorder, but its substandard video quality is disappointing.

    Specs: Mini DV

  • Sony HDR-HC3 HDV camcorder

    04 Jul 2006 5:12 PM

    A good choice for families wanting to match a camera to their HD TV set. Automatic operation means not needing to know much to get pleasing images.

    Specs: MiniDV (HDV), Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, High Speed Memory Stick PRO Duo

  • 7.0 7

    Sony Handycam DCR-SR100

    04 Jul 2006 11:38 AM

    For those who want to do away with tape and don't want to worry about manual controls, this might just be the easiest HDD camcorder available -- but check it works with your computer first!

    Specs: Hard disk drive

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