Sony DCR-HC32

Pros: Easy to use. Good filming quality. Compact.

Cons: Poor photo quality. Low battery life(when using LCD). Difficulty downloading (might be my problem).

The Bottom Line: If you want a good camcorder to capture daily joys as well as vacations and take basic photos on-the-go then THIS IS IT. I strongly recommend it.

Review: I bought this particular model after much research and many phone calls as well as on-line research. I wanted a basic camcorder to capture the moments of my firstborn. This really fits the bill all around. Easy-to-use with all function keys within reach ...

Pros: Small size, "pass-through" video

Cons: Pricy at $499 (HC-21 was only $269 at Wallmart).

The Bottom Line: Good buy; one step below mini DVD.

Review: I bought this camcorder when my Samsung refused to record for no reason. It was time for an upgrade anyway, because I wanted the ability to use "pass-through" recording. The camcorder offered all the wires necessary to dub VCR tapes through the ...

Pros: Video Quality, Battery Life, A/D conversion, LCD Screen, Size

Cons: Very Low Light Performance, price of accessories

The Bottom Line: Great hassle free camcorder that gives excellent video out of the box

Review: I wanted a miniDV camcorder that had a Analog to Digital pass-through capability so that I could convert all my old Hi8 tapes to DVD's. I wanted one that was small and light, had a large zoom range, and was good on batteries. After agonizing over ...

Pros: Nightshot, Light Weight, Good battery life

Cons: B&W instead of the Color View finder.

Review: I bought this camcorder from J&R - NY. Its small and handy and has 20x Optical Zoom which is really good to get at this price. and its light in weight. The battery life is good and gives good resolution at night. Nightshot is a very good feature ...

Pros: 20x Optical Zoom, Size, Video Quality

Cons: B&W Viewer instead of the Color on the HC30

Review: I wanted a smaller camcorder than my Sony Hi-8 for traveling, and the Sony DCR-HC32 is just great. Easy to use, and feels more solid than the previous HC30 model I was looking at before this one was introduced. The view is black and white instead of ...

Pros: Superb quality, Easy to use, Can use memory card instead of tape.

Cons: View finder is black and white

Review: I wanted to upgrade from an older VHS camcorder since I am into amateur DVD home movie making now. What a difference it makes using the HC32 since it is so user friendly especially the touch screen menus. I compared using a USB connection making a ...

Pros: Easy to use, yet extremely versatile

Cons: Low Battery Life

The Bottom Line: Whether you are a professional or novice, this camera has something for everyone.

Review: My Background Experience I figured it was important to start with my experience, or lack thereof. You see I am married to an Audio/Visual Aficionado (it's not just his hobby but his line of work). Unfortunately, that doesn't make me one! Our ...

Pros: Good picture quality, easy to use as a point-and-shoot, small size, comfortable

Cons: black/white viewfinder, minimal software, no on-the-fly controls besides zoom, memory stick duo expensive

The Bottom Line: The DCR-HC32 is a good choice for family outings and point-and-shoot occasions. It's easy to use and has good picture quality. Enthusiasts may want more on-the-fly controls however.

Review: As a camcorder with a small, single CCD, the DCR-HC32 is a good camcorder with good picture quality for its price. Sony has made it very easy to use and should appeal to the point-and-shoot crowd. Picture quality is good, but not great compared to ...

Pros: I enjoy that it's very user friendly.

Cons: None so far.

Review: I just purchased this item and I am really liking it so far. I usually buy Sony because it is very user friendly. ...

Pros: Good night shot, Good software, good battery life, lightweight.

Cons: Dumb "dock" charger, use of sonys propritary crappy memory cards.

Review: After going through best buy's idiotic return policy i managed to get another camcorder with very good nightshot, Canon Z200 sucks so don't waste your time or money on this. NightShot is cool very neat feature and well worth the price, I'm not a big fan ...