Best Sony Camcorders - true MPEG Movie Mode, 0 to 13 x Optical Zoom, 0 to 2 Hours Battery Life

'The ultra-compact design of the DCR-IP55 includes a new swing-down handgrip that makes it even easier and more comfortable to take video and high quality 1.0 megapixel still images.'

'Sony's innovative new DCR-IP55 camcorder is amazingly small, and its swing-down handle, reminiscent of old-school 8mm movie cameras, is way retro-cool—you can easily imagine James Bond using it to film Dr.'

'traditional cheap designs'

'It is capable of 5x optical and 20x digital zoom as well as stereo audio recording.'

'small size'

'arresting design '

'The body is compact and durable; it's made from titanium so it should take some pretty hard knocks. '

'Although the HDR-TG1 isn't quite perfect, we love its portability and impressive video and still image captures.'

'novice-friendly Easy button'

'Good selection of outputs including USB2.0, Firewire, Component, HDMI.'

'nice little lens hood'