'images clearly displayed on the 2.7" wide LCD/color viewfinder.'
'The automatic controls on the SC-DC164 were poor, either jarring in their adjustments, or as in the case of focus sometimes unable to make a proper adjustment at all.'
'Every other major manufacturer ??? Sony, Canon, and Panasonic ??? offer DVD camcorders that are significantly better in some, if not all, regards.'
'The built-in microphone wasn't very directional as stereo mics go'
'While we fully support the idea of a joystick, and we love the Panasonic and Canon ZR joysticks, this particular design barely raises its head from the rest of the frame'