Sony Handycam® DCR-PC350 Mini DV Camcorder

Pros: Small size, mini-DV format, 0-LUX capability, 1-handed operation, touch-screen operation and 3 mega-pixel stills
Cons: Memorystick-Pro, battery life, touch-screen (good and bad) requires scrolling thru menus to adjustment

WHAT WORKS - ------------------------ * mini-DV (tape) format - (as opposed to the micro-DV (tape), DVD (disk), or internal/memory only formats). Good digital image quality, no drops or pixelation. Size wise, the micro-DV tape format cameras ...

Pros: High quality zoom, great lens, battery, everything anyone could need
Cons: A bit expensive, but will pay off in the end.

When I began to investigate camcorders, I began to feel overwhelmed. After talking to a variety of friends, I soon discovered the world of digital camcorders. Much to my chargrin, I was still left with a variety to choose from. The first step was to ...

Pros: Photo & Audio Quality, Docking Station, Webcam Mode, Nightshot, Automatic Focus and Exposure
Cons: Can't use tripod while streaming, video quality average, high price.

The DCR-PC350 has been a great experience for me, trying my hand at filmmaking. The camcorder has many features and styles, like sepia, pastel, and black and white. 16-bit audio recording means that the audio is sharp and clear. It is highly customizable; the intelligent accessory shoe allows extra flash, lighting, or a higher quality "boom" microphone. The camcorder also takes high-resolution 3 megapixel photos, which can be easily expanded to a larger size. The Handycam Station allows you to dock the DCR-PC350 camcorder to charge, or stream it to your computer via the included USB cable. The video, however, is best viewed in a small windows because it's video quality varies greatly depending on the light source, contrast, and what mood it's in. :)
Overall, the DCR-PC350 camcorder is a very good consumer-grade camcorder, but if you are looking for professional quality, such as for projected video, aim for a higher prosumer grade camcorder.