Three Sure Fire Choices for All Budgets
Sony Handycam HDR-SR7
The good: Excellent video and performance; satisfying photo quality; a decent set of manual controls for the target audience; bundled dock.
The bad: No wind filter; no USB port on camcorder, just on bundled dock; annoying touch screen interface; cables not ubiquitous yet for mini-HDMI connector.
The bottom line: The hard-drive-based analog of the HDR-HC7, the Sony Handycam HDR-SR7 finally delivers a cutting-edge HD video experience, complete with great video and compatibility frustrations. CNET Rating Excellent 8 (8 out of 10)
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX7
The good: Excellent video and performance; impressive still photos for a camcorder; adequate manual controls; docking station included.
The bad: No wind filter; USB on dock only, not on camcorder; doesn't include Mini HDMI cable; no viewfinder.
The bottom line: As the flash-memory-based equivalent of the HDR-SR7, the Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 serves up the same pleasing performance and quality as its hard-drive cousin.CNET Rating Excellent 8 (8 out of 10)
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Canon XH A1
The good: Excellent video quality; extremely customizable; great lens and optical stabilizer; fast focus.
The bad: No 720p recording capability; coarse, low-resolution LCD.
The bottom line: Canon's XH A1 and XH G1 are excellent camcorders for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what they offer.
CNET Rating Excellent 8.9 (8 out of 10)
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