Best Camcorders - true Color Viewfinder, SP Recording Speed, true MPEG Movie Mode, 1 to * CCD Quantity, 3 to 4 in. LCD Panel Size

'sizable 3.5-inch screen'

'high quality recording'

'excellent high-end camcorder'

'It excels in low-light environments and it's also ideal for macro shooting.'

'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.'

'adjustable screen brightness'

'Exmor CMOS image sensors with Exmor derived technology capture sharp, detailed images even in lower-light (1.5 LUX) situations. '

'the big headline buzz about this new camcorder is its P2 solid state media recording options.'

'Our shots looked stunning, even though the best flowers in our Northern California climate hadn't bloomed yet.'

'native resolution is'

'the world's smallest and lightest high-definition consumer camcorder with full HD resolution based on HDV 1080i.'

'Beginners can start shooting right out of the box on fully automatic settings and more sophisticated shooters will be happy to find many professional bells and whistles.'

'The image was sharp'

'clearest, smoothest High Definition video images'

'it has a 3.5-inch screen (huge for a small camcorder)'

'At a dim 15 lux, the image is bright,'

'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.'