', unfortunately, the camera uses Sony's tiny, proprietary MicroMV videotapes, which are incompatible with nearly all video-editing programs--a big drawback.'
'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.'
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'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.'
'Anyone who's used to MiniDV may find the results disappointing, but casual users may well feel that the convenience of straight-to-DVD recording more than compensates.'
'The K-Series also features Samsung’s advanced Optical Image Stabilizer, ensuring that video will be shake-free, whether zoomed out or using the camcorder at it’s full 65x Intelli-Zoom. '
'Unfortunately, while that may have been true for a standard-definition world, it doesn't seem to carry over to high-def--at least, not in the case of the JVC Everio GZ-HD7.'
'No AF Assist lamp, flash or light.'
'pretty disappointing camcorder'
'However, at just 0.57in, we can’t help feeling that it could be a little bigger.'
'Jam-packed full of features normally reserved for higher-end professional cameras, the new Optura 30 camcorder give you the versatility and power to capture lifes one-of-a-kind moments'
'The zoom rocker, located atop the right panel, is easily accessible and allows for smooth control of the 12X optical zoom lens.'
'the zoom control is very small and it makes it hard to use.'
