Sony DCR-IP220

Pros: Small size. Good ergonomics. Screen on back. Still photos. Compact tapes & batteries.

Cons: Expensive. MicroMV format may or may not equal MiniDV. Lens could be more wide-angle.

The Bottom Line: I like the design. I'm a little concerned that video quality may be compromised by the MicroMV format (compared with MiniDV) - though it looks good to me so far.

Review: I wound up buying the new DCR-IP220 just before leaving for a vacation that included a few days visiting historical sites in the gloomy midwestern U.S. (Missouri and Illinois), and a week on sunny Grand Cayman in the Caribbean.

Overall,...

Pros: Video quality, multitasking, many features, high cool factor, good battery life, touch screen controls

Cons: Ergonomics, microphone placement

The Bottom Line: Buy this vid-cam! It can make you look like a pro.

Review: As a professed Sony Gadget Geek, I jumped all over this camera and pre purchased it before it was even available. I love this camera. I can take it on a trip and have 2MP digital video (60 min per tape) and 2MP digital pictures (saved to Sony's...

Pros: Size, Quality, Accessories, external lens fitting

Cons: relatively expensive paid #1200

Review: I bought this camera 8 months ago in preparation for my daughters birth and childhood as well as many other things.

I am very happy with the camera and find the quality of the stills and movies exceptional.

I think the MicroMV is...

Pros: Camera is easy to use, small, nice lens

Cons: Who cares how good the camera is-you can't download video and work with it.

Review: I am extremely disappointed with the software bundled with the Micro MV camcorder. Pixela Image Mixer and Movie Shaker for Sony are so problematic, I have yet to successfully import a full-length video with it. After a few minutes, the recording...

Pros: Small, light, 2 mega still images, view finder

Cons: cost, wish the lens was wider

The Bottom Line: If you want just one thing to carry this is the camera. It is worth the extra money not to carry two cameras, extra batteries, etc..

Review: I wanted a really small camera that did it all. I wanted something I could put in my purse that I could use for both video and still shots. I have 2 little babies and I only wanted to carry one small camera, but be able to capture the moment...

Pros: Durable trusted brand

Cons: Out dated, price is TOO HIGH

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