Best DVD Camcorders - 1 to 1.5 CCD Quantity, 30 to 200 x Digital Zoom

'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.'

'does not include a full manual control mode'

'the software is not that great'

'Grainy footage in low light.'

'Good camera shoots pretty well I use this for mostly indoor 'home' movies, its ZOOM funcition isnt the best as it doesnt autofocus on things when you get real close with the zoom.'

'the viewfinder is also tiny and inflexible'

'Images may also show trailing when shooting in this slow shutter mode.'

'Last year's DC20 was much lighter and smaller.'

'Over-exposed images.'

'occasional compression artifacts still noticeable.'

'The picture is less bright overall'

'Poorly structured menus'

'the DVD405 makes due with an old-hat 3-megapixel Advanced HAD CCD and an undersize 2.7-inch display.'

'A bizarre multi level interface with scrolling wheels, numerous pages of buttons and quasi-3D graphics left us dizzy and confused.'

'the slow shutter speed causes trails and a seasick feel to the whole image'

'The camcorder is also not very stable when placed on a table.'

'The DCR-DVD7 is designed for one-handed operation, which is a problem when paired with its smooth plastic finish – there's little to hold onto as it is, and Sony has neglected to designate a place for the left hand'

'Can't record stills to DVD.'

'won't work with the Macintosh.'

'lack of good manual control'