Sony DCRPC9 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder

Rating:
Summary: Excellent Camera
Review: The DCR-PC9 is an excellent choice for people who like to take videos while travelling and prefer carrying a very light weight camera. I was undecided between this model and the DCR-pc110. But after checking the size of this camera I decided to go with it. The video is of exellent quality. The only sacrifice for the size was the resolution of the still pictures. I think it was a good choice and I am very happy with it. I recommend buying an extra memory stick and battery

Rating:
Summary: Satisfaction guaranteed
Review: While I was slightly disappointed opening the box ( I expected a metal case - it's plastic and scratches easily - magazine pictures put me off) a month of use has overcome this initial disappointment. While I would agree with the previous reviews re the flimsy cover for the USB and video connection ports (appalling), the overall performance has been great. The small size is a real boon, you can fit it in the pocket of your (loose) chino's with relative ease (sans battery - maybe that's why we have two pockets?). Other reviewers have had problems with the handling and button position but I found both intuitive and convenient (medium cadet golf glove i.e. pretty small hands). I bought the camcorder for the slow motion reply primarily for my golf swing (great, the slowmo, not the swing) general performance (family vacasion) has also been exemplary. I also bought both a quick charger (necessary if you value the covers), a 32 MB memory stick (not really necessary 32 MB is 200 an odd pictures) and a 10 hour battery (Require at least a 2 hour real life). In summary I love the handling, the touch screen, the size, the MPEGs (rough but fun), the stills ( good enough for e:mail and playback on a pc not to print) and the slowmo. I hate the connection covers and the fact that in 12 months it's going to look rough. Hope this helps.