The HDC-SD9 has 24P Digital Cinema Color mode, but its value is suspect. The color enhancement is only compatible with the latest HDTVs that support the xvYCC color standard

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By Navyguy (Florida, USA)

Best HDD camcorder that is not HD. I have owned tape and mini DVD camcorders in the past and they are a burden to say the least. 40 GB HDD is plenty space for recording. Colors are great and the 6.1 MP pictures are pretty good too. Only thing to remember is to manually adjust to Outdoors/Indoor for more accurate colors. It isn’t a big deal but it will improve overall video. I personally love the infrared video capability, even though is a green video it is always good for filming were a light would not be practical ( like a baby’s face when sleeping,etc). Overall, great camcorder, love the LCD touchscreen it is way better than I tought and the video on low light is decent altough I wish it was better. Hope it helps.

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By K. Sullivan

I am very satisfied with this camcorder. Picture quality is very good for a standard definition camera and operating it is about as easy as it can get. On-camera editing capabilities are not extensive so if you need those you may want to look at the cameras higher in the lineup.

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By Chris M. (Morningside Heights, NYC)

I purchased this camera for myself prior to a trip to Europe, and, although my review is based on preliminary observations, I have to say, I am really impressed. The camera is easy to operate - it takes the hard drive about 3-10 seconds to warm up.


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By J. Wroten (Greensboro, NC USA)

I’ve had this camera about 4 months now, replacing a Canon mini-DV about 3 years old. It was definitely worth the upgrade, especially since I now have an HDTV to watch the results.When I first got the camera, I was disappointed by the native TOD format that the camera uses. I used the JVC PowerCinema/PowerDirector software for conversion to MPG. That worked, but the software, as is true in most OEM software, wasn’t any fun to use. But now, I have two methods to convert TOD files to MPG files and both are easy to use, so I have uninstalled the JVC Power* software from my (Win Vista) computer.
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By Capt. Video (Colorado)

I’m not an expert or professional videographer or editor but a very experienced pro-sumer who, over the years, has “played” with lots and lots of video gear for fun and profit (mostly the former) — currently own half a dozen camcorders including an old broadcast Betacam.

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By Martha “Lisa Brooks” (Longview, WA, USA)

Purchased as a gift. REcipient likes that it records on a DVD. Wants an extra battery pack as the battery lasts about an hour and a half.

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By Martin Tichy “Martin On Hill” (Seattle, WA.)

This is a very easy to use and high end video camera from Sony. The 20x optical zoom is amazing and works great in the outdoors. This HDV is a very nice step up from my DCr-Vx2100 that I have been using for 4+ years. Just hope it can handle the outdoors… I am very happy.

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By Libny G. Pineda “video beginner” (Floresville, TX USA)

I bought Canon XH A1 a few weeks ago. I have used it under different light and space settings and I want to say that is a very good camera. It has several menus that you need to try and a few things to remember, but the overall conclussion is that not only it produces good video but also it teaches you the basics on filming. For a novice in video production like me it is a good tool to achieve professionalism. I -as many more have done- spent a lot of time comparing models, reading reviews and testimonies. Finally I decided for Canon XH A1 and so far I am very motivated to continue with this one.

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By C. Taylor “RN_Guy_1979″ (Magnolia, AR)

I love the camera so far. The still pictures as well as the video are truly amazing with the 1080i HD. I’m using it for my two passions - my family and paranormal investigations. For the latter Sony’s Night Shot can’t be beat. Personally I dont feel that the extra 200-300 dollars for the HC7 is worth it, but to each their own.

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