Best Camcorders - false MPEG Movie Mode, true Digital Still Shot Mode, 2 to 3 in. LCD Panel Size, 7 to 22 in. Depth

'With Instant AF enabled, the autofocus works quickly, and the Push AF, which activates an Instant AF override in manual-focus mode, speeds manual focus considerably.'

'it's actually one of the most compact semi-pro models (and at $3,500, with an additional $250 rebate until June 30th, it's also the most affordable).'

'The D72US ran for 1 hour and 20 minutes; adequate for a day's casual shooting,'

'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.'

'This classic design was used in the first digital camcorders and is now coming back into popularity.'

'This compact camcorder features three Advanced HAD 1/3 inch CCDs'

'Iris and shutter have independent control via dedicated wheels'

'a reliable camcorder'

'This camera is great for most applications and presents a great value'