Sony DCR-PC1000 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this camcorder about a month, I got it as a gift for my 40th, I chose it.
Pros: Under good lighting it produces wonderful video, great sound. I love the menu system (though the LCD needs constant cleaning). The weight is just right, not too heavy for long use, not so light that it feels unstable.
Cons: Not great under low light conditions such as dimmed room lights; the picture goes grainy and red. I also noticed a bit of wind noise from the internal mic. Short battery life. I had problems with the drivers for the USB under windows XP, never bother to fix this as I bought a firewire card.
All things considered, I'm very happy with the camcorder.

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With high performance video recording and a fresh new body design, the DCR-PC1000 MiniDV Handycam(R) camcorder takes form and function to a new level. The 3 CMOS imaging sensors provide superior detail and clarity in both video and still image recording. The 2.7 Megapixel digital still memory mode captures beautiful, high-resolution still images onto Memory Stick(R) Duo and Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media for picture perfect prints. The Super SteadyShot(R) picture stabilization system provide smooth video recording for the best possible picture.Up to 530 horizontal lines of resolution Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens- 10X optical zoom lens with up to 120x digital zoom Super SteadyShot(R) Image Stabilization SystemProgram AE Modes -Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports, Landscape, Spotlight, Sunset & Moon NightShot Infrared System -Color Slow Shutter Exposure -Touch Panel, Dial (24 Steps) 2.7 Megapixel Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick(R) Duo MediaMiniDV Video formatUSB Streaming IEEE1394 iLink DV portWhite Balance -Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One Push Tele Macro Function Active Interface Shoe Assignable Manual Dial Built-In Flash Picture Effects Unit Dimensions -2.13 W x 4.48 H x 4 D / Weight -1.06 lbs.Remote Control