Sony Handycam® HDR-HC3 HDV Camcorder

Pros: Hi-def video, portability, and inexpensive, once you consider what you're getting. HDMI output!

Cons: Low capacity Memory Stick Duo card provided, almost useless viewfinder, proprietary hot shoe!

The Bottom Line: Definitely highly recommended. Finally, a hi-def camcorder that is portable and under $1500. While not cheap, I consider this a great value considering what you get.

Review: I have a camcorder because I have small kids. And I use my camcorder to record the special events in my kids' lives. I like electronics so if I'm going to do any recording, I want to record in the best format/resolution possible. So I've gone from ...

Pros: HD@1440x1080i works; cheapest HD camcorder you can find;

Cons: no software; no cables; too barebones; no analog video-inputs.

The Bottom Line: Unless you see cheaper HDV product by this time, get this. It won't make it easier to wake up in the morning, but you'll be happy for weeks.

Review: Due to lack of reliable reviews, I bought this camcorder based on specs alone. As such, I was half expecting to be disappointed. Overall, it has performed surprisingly well, and I have not been disappointed. TECHNICAL SPECS AV Inputs ...

Pros: Amazing picture quality, solid construction

Cons: Relies on tapes instead of a hard drive

The Bottom Line: This is an amazing unit. You will not regret it if this is the unit you decide to purchase.

Review: My old 8MM camcorder finally bit the bullet. I decided to pick up a new camcorder. I got a JVC Everio and was really happy with it. My mother in law decided that she wanted it and bought it from me so I was in the market again. This time, I decided ...

Pros: Great image quality, good photographs, no worries of filling a hard drive, solid build.

Cons: Delay after switching on before filming will start.

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this camera to anyone except a professional videographer. It's easy to use and offers exceptional quality.

Review: I have been shooting and editing movies for some time with a Sony mini-dv camcorder. I use a Mac with iMovie for editing and I can say that the Sony HDR-HC3 is compatible and works just by plugging in the firewire. Downloading video is an absolute ...

Pros: stunning 1080i High Definition Images !!!

Cons: No external Microphone jack - Though there is a hot-shoe for an external microphone.

The Bottom Line: Home movies that look like Professional Hollywood Camera outputs at truly stunning 1080i. The picture will wow even the die-hard videophile !!!

Review: The SONY HDR HC3 is a dream come true for me. I have always wanted to film in High Definition just like the stunning images on the High Def Channels like Discovery on my Satellite Receiver. This camera meets that need. Here are MY top 5 reasons to buy ...

Pros: Glass, picture quality, battery life, ease of use.

Cons: Lack of an audio input jack; must purchase expensive attachment fitting into their proprietary shoe.

Review: I bought this cam with a leap of faith because there were no reviews. Could have bought 2 or 3 ordinary cams for the price of one of these. After having used it for 3 months now, I must say that this is one of the most amazing pieces of electronics I ...

Pros: Hd if you have to have it

Cons: this chip underwhelms but its better then regular camcorderers without

Review: why? I saw it and its ok the colors need upgrading the video is great and better then regular mini dv The hd is ok... but 500 dollars more then regular? I don't think so. They are already onto the hc7 which has much better picture. To think people love ...

Pros: Picture quality

Cons: Faulty auto lens cover

The Bottom Line: This unit is not worth the risk do to the potential of a faulty auto lens cover rendering the unit useless!

Review: I bought this camera because it is the best HD camera on the market per the www.camcorderinfo.com ratings. I opened the package, charged the battery, and recorded five minutes with my 21 week old little girl....then THE problem started. The auto lens ...

Pros: Good picture and stills

Cons: Poor quality construction

Review: I got the "black screen of death" a month or two after the warranty expired. This is a problem in which newly filmed videos and pictures are 100% black but the camera can still play back previously filmed videos. Sony refused to extend the warranty. I ...