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'overall size small'

'We were pleasantly surprised by the smooth and speediness of the zoom function and the clarity of the footage we got.'

'high-quality video'

'You press and hold the center button to select the dial's operation: manual focus, exposure compensation, aperture or shutter, mic level and automatic gain control limit--which caps the signal boosting in low light to minimize visual noise. '

'The new touchscreen system is intuitive and good for beginners, but we did find it a bit frustrating for navigating the camcorder's long menu system.'

'the display is clear and viewable even in quite bright conditions.'

'Video looks sharp and clear in most lighting'

'(For serial videographers a Memory Stick slot is also included, though we can’t imagine anyone needing the additional space.) '

'Image quality is exceptional'

'sharp video quality'

'Its shape and rounded corners make it easier to handle.'

'The Sony SD 80GB Hard Drive Digital Camcorder, Model: DCR-SR68/L features a massive internal storage drive, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens and a touch-screen interface for extreme user friendliness. '