Best Sony Camcorders - true MPEG Movie Mode, 13 to 24 x Optical Zoom

'in mind though that video isn't quite ready for geotagging; unlike photos, there's no metadata standard for storing the information with the file.'

'Still-photo enthusiasts who want to make 4x6 prints will want to steer clear of the DCR-SR40 or supplement it with a dedicated digital still camera.'

'No accessory shoe • Heavily dependent on touch-screen interface • Small LCD.'

'When printed at 4x6 inches, still images from the SR40 were rather blurry, with jaggy edges on curved lines and bland'

'The Sony DCR-DVD910 ($649 MSRP) just can't compete for our good graces this year.'

'This makes up for the inadequate peaking function, designed to increase the highlights in the viewfinder image and thus aid focusing.'

'Menu navigation doesn't circle back.'

'disappointing low light performance'

'the audio support on this model is seriously underwhelming'

'Poor battery life.'

'poor low-light performance'

'It is a basic MiniDV camcorder with stripped-down manual controls and a touch screen interface that is bound to leave gadget freaks unsatisfied and hungering for something more.'

'It is pretty ridicoluous that loading the battery takes more than fifteen seconds some tries and can be instantaneous in other attempts.'