Sony HDR HC3

Pretty good but not the best – This camera is ok, however there a few annoying things about it, such as still using mini dv tapes. takes a good quality picture. Reliable and fairly easy to use Expensive for what it is

Excellent – A lightweight high definition camera with exceptionally clear and accurate image reproduction. A must-have to compliment your high definition TV. Simple user interface, touch screen controls, point and shoot simplicity with excellent high definition results. High def DV tapes are cheap and reliable storage for many years (archive the original tape as your backup). High Def DV Tapes are limited to about 1 hour. Having to change tapes during a long wedding etc can mean you miss out on something important for a few minutes.