excellent pocket cammera
935653
Has it all.good sized LCD screen plus see-thru for bright days of which plenty in south texas. Excellent pictures and enuff options to make it a good camera for spontaneous or posed photos. JMH
4135110
This is one excellent and reasonably easy to use camcorder that produces very nice video. The microphone has incredible pick up even from far away you can hear clear conversations.

The camera is a perfect fit in your hand. And it's well built. The only reason I cannot give it five stars is because the image stabilization feature could be much better. But if you use a tripod, or stand pretty still your O.K. I suggest buying another battery. The sony NPFH70 combined with the included battery will have you set for hours.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sony-NPFH70-H-Series-Actiforce-Hybrid-InfoLithium-Battery-for-most-Sony-Camcorders/dp/B000MEANKQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sony NPFH70 H Series Actiforce Hybrid InfoLithium Battery for most Sony Camcorders</a>&nbsp;We use this camera for indoor/oudoor sports and it serves us well.
3465829
This Camera is great i got it for the 1080p Video recording and it its GREAT. Crystal clear videos almost like a cinematic flow to it. Little guy fits right in your pocket and you can bring it anywhere!
1562537
This camera is small enough to easily fit into your jacket pocket. The automatic lens cover means not having to worry about the lens, nor any extra pieces to carry around and keep track of.  The long battery time, large capacity of a SD card and small size adds up to a very convenient camera to keep with you translating into a greater likelihood of actually having the camera with you more often to catch those interesting moments of our lives.  This is a very easy camera to use while shooting video.

There is a little more labor involved to edit video and transfer footage. Although it can be done without too much difficulty. And I am reluctant to be critical of that aspect since the technology has advanced so much in the last decade.  I remember a time when videotaping our personal lives was much more limited by the technology.

The picture and sound quality are good. The price is right. I recommend this camera for the convenience and price.  Unless of course the best picture and sound available is what you want, then more expensive cameras are available worthy of a five star review.  For most purposes, this camera can't be beat for its convenience and therefore the greater chance of actually having it on hand when needed.
1811974
I was looking for a small portable camcorder, something I can carry around without too much weight and of course great quality.  I came across this and I think it's great.  Video quality is clear and pictures aren't too bad either.  Uploading takes a while because I'm using the full 1080p quality, but that's not a surprise.  The software with this camcorder (can't remember the name) allows me to email these videos using windows live hotmail and that's great too, I can do all that while I have the program on.  I like it overall.
2589135
This camera is really really fun to use.  The video's are outstanding!  My only small complaint is that the Wi-Fi blue light is very difficult to turn off when it is in the plastic case.  I wish the buttons on the case would have been a little more raised to provide for a more positive contact and easier turn off.  GREAt Cammera!
3605191
I must say that I am quite impressed with this little camera, and though its stature is quite compact, it skims not on features. From what I've captured thus far, the quality seems to be far superior when compared to other camcorders in the same class. The majority of the work that I've done with this camera revolves around DV-editing using the IEEE1394 interface, and the imported AVI is as clear as current technologies would allow it. The sound, too, is audibly vibrant and crisp. Moving on to physical features, then, I must comment on the touchscreen using one word: ingenious. No longer will one have to push awkward triggers and/or buttons in order to rewind and et cetera; the function keys you require are right there below what is being viewed/recorded. Next, this little powerhouse offers a plethora of connectivity options, ranging from the standard analog composite cables to the sharper S-Video port, and then to the digital USB and Firewire ports. Finally, the TRV22 offers the user a MS slot (included is an 8MB MS), which can be used to capture MPEG-1 A/V and still images (although it is still possible to save images onto the MiniDV per se). My, my... the TRV22 is another triumph among Sony's consumer legacy.
One thing to note, though, is that when transferring DV to and from the camera, one must pay attention to the type of IEEE1394 card that is being employed. I HIGHLY recommend the usage of a card that is based on the TI OHCI chipset, as cheaper cards will most likely garble the image and sound when printing to tape.
494831
Compact and lightweight.. excellent feature set.. I do not miss the view finder.  Once you get used to the controls and follow along in the manual for a few minutes you get the interface. Everything defaults to automatic but you can adjust focus, mic levels, aperture and shutter speed in a couple clicks of the thumbstick.  Picture quality is great, of course, even at non HD quality.  I didn't install the bundled software - there is free video editing software from Microsoft called Live Movie Maker that works perfect for PCs and can automatically upload to YouTube. For bigger jobs I got Sony Vegas 9 - I tried them both out and they work fine.  I can see battery life being a problem but I haven't been too far from an outlet for it to totally run out.  I did run out of internal memory but syncing to the PC is easy.  I love the internal memory and I like not having a hard drive in there.  Very happy with the decision to go with the HF20.
2808845
I've always liked the digital elph line, but this one combines the Image Stabilization, the CMOS chip that does VERY well in low light situations (disclaimer, low light stationary, not a lot of movement), a very compact shape, and good MP and Zoom numbers.  I get absolutely fantastic quality shots in computer rooms without a flash, as well as with no-flash food shots in sometimes dim restaurants.  A great pocket camera that outshines any phone camera.
About the only thing I'm not thrilled with is the move by Cannon from heavier metal camera bodies to plastic... yes, it is substantially lighter, and certainly cheaper, but I am curious about the durability.
All in all though, I am without any regrets and would buy this one again in a second.
49489
The Kodak PlaySport (Zx5) is absolutely ideal for vacation trips or get togethers. I purchased this pocket camera for a 1 year old's birthday party and it was perfect. The Zx5 takes stills and video and is small enough to fit in your shirt or pants making for easy access all of the time. Most people at the party brought a still camera or used their cell phones to take pictures. I used the video camera and captured important events like the birthday cake cutting and had exellent video quality and sound quality. You can switch between still picture or video with the push of a button and can immediately view either; decide to keep it or delete it; and easily download to a computer. Great purchase, reasonably priced and the shipment was fast! In fact, I bought a second one as a gift for my niece who hosted the party and loved my camera.
2198440
This takes very nice and clear pictures.  It is very easy to set up.  I purchased a memory card to make it operational.  I am completely satisfied with the form and function of this trail-cam.  It takes very sharp pictures that are in color.  It uses a flash unit for night-time use rather than ultraviolet light.  While some may prefer the ultraviolet light for darkness (perhaps less spooking of game animals), I appreciate the color pictures for both daytime and nighttime use.  The pictures are easy to download and with the right memory card, it will hold hundreds of pictures.

It runs on batteries, so do not let this sit for a long period of time in storage with the batteries in the unit, as batteries are notorious for leaking and ruining electronics.

This makes a great method to take pictures of backyard animals.

kone
3655843
Pros:
- Excellent video quality even in bright sun or low light.
- The included mount is slim and strong making it easy to place the camera high up behind the rear view mirror so it is out of sight out of mind but has a great view of the road. I also suspect the mount will keep the camera in place in the event of an accident better then the suction cup variety.
- Wide angle lens lets you see things to the side as well.
- This is a great value for the features.
- Includes the GPS module and a 16GB memory card.

Cons:
- None. I have not had any trouble in the 2 months I have had it.

Other Notes:
- I liked it so much I bought one for my wife's car as well.
- Be sure to read the manual! There are a lot of features and not all are on by default.
4170354
I've only owned the pocket video camera a short while, but it is very handy and has worked perfectly fine.  After an extensive online search and comparison, I am glad that I purchased the Creative Labs Vado.  I have always found Creative Labs to produce good products for a great price, and this camera did not disappoint.
2486434
I can not find anything negative to say about this camera.  I wanted a small pocket sized camera a tried brands such as Casio's Exislim.  Even though this camera is not as small as the Casio, it is far superior of a camera.  Size why's, it is still small enough to fit in a pocket but is also big enough so that it isn't awkward or difficult to use.  The pictures from this camera turn out spectacular, the 10x zoom is by far the best feauture of this camera.  The lcd screen is also very clear, unlike the Casio and other camera's similar to this one.  You can't go wrong with this camera.  Highly recommended.
1931133
I wanted a small pocket camera for candid shots of the Grandchildren and for travel to Australia. So far the camera is performing well and takes great pics. The video quality is good and it's very easy to use. The annoying feature is that you do hear on the video the motorised noise when the zoom function is used whilst videoing. I bought a separate memory card and battery at reasonable prices, plus a pink case for $7 on another site that was recommended by a reviewer. I have just ordered 2 spare batteries for travel as the battery does need recharging frequently. Whilst I love my Nikon DSLR it's just too big for using to capture the children in candid shots as it's so intrusive - this small little camera is perfect.
2593718
This is one of the best camcorders in the market today and I would definitely recommend it to anyone planning to buy a Mini-DV camcorder

Positive factors:

- Very small and easy to hold with one hand. Can be easily attached even to a mini-tripod with ease.

- Excellent widescreen video and hi-fi audio.  Your videos finally get that "Hollywood" feel when you shoot movies in 16:9 ratio (widescreen format).  Even if you don't have a widescreen TV currently, you will very soon have one as more and more people are buying them.  So its better to buy this camcorder and shoot in 16:9 format to enjoy your movies later in widescreen format.

-  Includes widescreen rotatable LCD so what you see is what you get when you shoot in 16:9 ratio (widescreen format)

- Good battery life.  One extra battery is enough.  You can easily manage a day's worth of shooting with two batteries before recharging them again

- Includes docking station making it easier to connect to computer or TV.  If you have a good computer with a firewire port, please buy a firewire cable to connect the camcorder to your computer.  You can download your movie in excellent clarity in .avi format and edit it as required

- Make sure to change the audio setting to 16 bit (instead of the default 12 bit) for very good hi-fi audio

- Touchscreen menu system is great.  You don't have to search for any buttons as they are all available in the touchscreen menu itself.

- 12X optical zoom is more than sufficient for ordinary home videos.  Anything more produces more "shaking" and would necessiate the use of a tripod.  When you shoot without a tripod, 12X is the best zoom you can achieve without worrying about shaky videos

- 1 MP widescreen still photo.  You can use this feature if you forgot to bring your digital camera.  The photo clarity is not good so please don't expect great shots.  Since the photo is in 16:9 format, you can take panoramic photos and cover more people in group shots

- Nightshot:  Cool feature that records using infrared light.  Useful for shooting at night as you can record a video even in 100% darkness

- Color widescreen viewfinder - Very useful when you are running down on batteries and need to use the viewfinder.  The color widescreen viewfinder gives an excellent picture and is as good as the LCD in clarity

Negative factors:

- Outdoor videos especially in bright sunlight are overexposed.  So please adjust the white balance when shooting outdoors.  Add the white-balance menu to your shortcuts so that you can easily access it and return to default once you start shooting indoors

- Sensitive microphone may pick up button clicks (best to turn off the button click "beep" sound).

Notes:

- Use a fresh cassette after recording 2 or 3 times on the same cassette.  The head tends to get dirty if you re-record on the same cassette more than 3 times

- You can edit movies in Windowx XP using Windows Movie Maker, but beware it does not support 16:9 ratio video.  Hence your videos look ugly as you shot them in 16:9 but Movie Maker converted it to 4:3.  Invest in Pinnacle Software version 9 or 10 for better movie editing capabilities.  Pinnacle is the only software, I am aware of, that preserves teh 16:9 ratio.  Even Roxio could not allow 16:9 format.

- You can also invest in wide-angle lens as it gives excellent coverage
2229595
Just used this last weekend for my wife's birthday video and it was awesome.  It's so handy it fits in your pocket vs. lugging around a fist-sized video cam.  People actually mistake it for a mobile phone, with a video feature, but am quick to correct them this is can which films in HD!  Superb video quality for the price and very cool and nifty software which goes along with it.  A must have for people on the go who just love to capture the moment.