Best Mini DV Camcorders - 0.525 to 1.15 lb. Weight, 2.0 to 3 CCD Quantity

'The zoom switch, however, is the worst control on the camera and is difficult to manipulate with any finesse.'

'LCD is average'

'The zoom switch, however, is the worst control on the camera and is difficult to manipulate with any finesse.'

'LCD is average'

'no built-in flash'

'The PV-GS320's hand strap is hung so low that the camcorder flops to the side of the palm of the hand at an awkward angle.'

'Another questionable design decision puts the FireWire and USB ports for transferring video to your PC under the battery.'

'Another questionable design decision puts the FireWire and USB ports for transferring video to your Mac under the battery.'

'rather limited zoom range'

'lack of a photoflash'

'Video performance in bright light was decent, but hardly what you should expect from a 3 chip camcorder.'

'It's a little bulkier than some other models, at 5.3 inches long and just under 3 pounds'

'Some manual controls are a little awkward to access.'

'The zoom switch, however, is the worst control on the camera and is difficult to manipulate with any finesse'

'Boxy design can be problematic.'

'while the LCD screen is adequate for most uses, it can be hard to see in direct sunlight.'

'In testing, our simulated-daylight still life was poorly exposed and grainy, with a blue cast and soft focus.'