Sony DCR-HC28 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom

I have a hc21 camera that my son dropped & broke. I cant find that one any more, I assume this is the upgrade or the replacement in the line 4 that one. My hc21 was excellent 4 the video quality I took. Mostly vacation vids & kids videos. I am not that much of a snob that I need 2 have the DVD type. I actually like this idea better because I admit I have not researched the dvd type recorders, but I know that DVD's always seem 2 get scratched around my house & if my only video was on the dvd & its scratched then your stuck right? You don't have that problem with a tape. I was not thrilled with the mike in windy weather, but if I covered it a bit it was better. Anyway this is only 99 bucks at circuit city & the batteries 4 my 'old' one fit it so I don't need 2 buy anything new. If this is as good as the other camera I had its way worth 99 bucks. Go get yourself one today like I will!

This is a great little camera 4 the money. I would highly suggest it 2 anyone on a budget.

I love this little booger! Seriously, 4 the price I paid, I'm very pleased. I did my homework. I would have liked a microphone jack, an accessory shoe & AV Input but didn't want 2 spend over $300. Perhaps after a few months, I may upgrade 2 the DCR-HC96 but 4 now, I'm happy as a clam. I have a Toshiba laptop with a built-in 4-pin firewire port & I purchased a generic firewire cord 4 all of $5 including shipping. I took some short videos of my boyfriend eating breakfast & within minutes I had them uploaded 2 Windows Movie Maker & had a ball editing them. Fun!

I LOVE MY NEW CAMCODER. I USE IT TO RECORD MY KIDS AND IT'S VERY LIGHT AND VERY SMALL. I HAVE NO COMPLANTS.

Love it got it a week ago & have great fun with it .
I love that you can record in widescreen & full screen.
Pros:
Size
Sound
Battery Life
Playback Clearness
Easy 2 use
Nightshot Plus
Touch screen
And being able 2 flip the screen so that you can see your self while taping

Cons:
I only have one. it doesn't come with a firewire cable though.

The Sony DCR-HC28 MiniDV HandyCam Camcorder delivers the right mix of versatility & quality. Its compact & stylish design makes filming movies easy & convenient. The a/6-inch CCD Imager provides stunning detail & clarity, & the 20x optical & 800x digital zoom brings the action up close, with less distortion. Super SteadyShot(R) compensates 4 camera-shake, while teh NightShot(R) system captures natural video in the lowest light. The large 2.5-inch LCD screen lets you review your pictures & video 2 make sure it's the best. 20x optical, 800x digital zoom USB Streaming SteadyShot Image Stabilization NightShot Plus 4 low-light filming - minimum of 0 lux Auto Exposure Modes - Beach & Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, Sunset & Moon Picture Effect Modes - Monotone, Negative Art, Sepia, Polarize Fader Effects - Black, Mosaic, Monotone, White White Balance Modes - Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor Aperture - f1.8-3.1 Focal Distance - 2.3-46mm Full Range Auto & Manual Focus Built-in microphone USB & i.LINK(R) ports S-Video connection Shutter Speeds - Auto, 1/60-1/4000 sec. (1/4000 in AE mode) Supplied Software - Picture Package 1.5 Operating Systems - Windows Me, 2000 Pro, XP Home & Pro Battery Type - InfoLithium(R) with AccuPower(TM) Meter system (NP-NF30) Battery Life - Up 2 9 hours (viewfinder) or up 2 8 hours (LCD) Dimensions - 2-5/8 x 3-1/8 x 4-1/2 inch (65 x 79 x 113 mm) Weight - 14 ounces (420 grams) with tape & battery