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'Even if you don’t buy this high-def model, check it out at the local retailer: It’s quite impressive.'

'The usual array of Sony features are present and accounted for, including X.'

'Supports manual focus'

'hybrid movie recording'

'It allows you to capture extreme close-ups of distant objects without compromising the image quality - very handy for bird watching or trips to the zoo.'

'It allows you to capture extreme close-ups of distant objects without compromising the image quality — very handy for bird watching or trips to the zoo.'

'crisp, high-resolution images'

'Several of the new Sony camcorders will also feature new highlight playback and power-on by LCD.'

'The HDR-XR100 also records audio in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and has a built-in zoom microphone for realistic sound.  '

'The built-in wide-angle lens is capable of 29.8-357.6mm (35mm conversion) focal distance with a nice aperture opening between F/1.8-3.4.'

'A built-in GPS receiver makes the HDR-XR350V an ideal choice for travelers.'

'Provides manual focus control, whereas many camcorders have only auto-focus.'

'crisp video and photos'

'intriguing audio capabilities'

'excellent low-light performance'

'professional Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar zoom lens'

'It was easy to get used to shooting with the DSR-PD150, and the camera was very forgiving.'

'definitely worthy of consideration by the pro-sumer, wedding videographer, and special event Discovery Channel types.'