Sony HDR-HC3

Starting at an economical price this high definition camcorder packs a punch. The versatility of switching back and forth between standard recording and HD recording makes this not the least expensive HD camcorder, but also gives the option for standard recording for the programs that are net yet in HD. This thing’s is loaded with options that will make the avid camcorder fan ecstatic. Weighing in at only 1.18 pounds and nicely fitting the hand, this camcorder will take you places you’ve never been before with a slow-motion option that spends 240 frames per second allowing smooth flowing slow motion. Now you can the slight of hand card sharks may be using at the next poker game.It can only use accessories that are Sony brands, but that’s a small price to pay for the quality recording you will see this camera produce. It has a USB plug for downloading still shots or to use it as a webcam.

With the touch-screen menu guide being standard on all Sony’s cameras, this one will give the customized feeling of satisfaction while it takes you to your favourite settings in a breeze. Of course, for the beginner there is an ‘easy’ option that puts the camera in fully automatic for the best results. Everything that you could possibly need in experiencing the fullest possible excitement with this powerhouse is at your fingertips and easy to operate to make you the recording genius you’ve always dreamed you were. You won’t rush out to buy this one; it will take some consideration, and even though it has a limited number of ways to transfer the video to another player, the exquisite resolution from this camera is going to more than make up the difference. But the one thing that makes this one the King of Camcorders is the digital AV connectivity. Now, you can connect your camera directly to your HD ready TV or projector by using a digital link.