User from reviews.pricegrabber says: Overall video performance, low light video perfromance, size & weight, and run time on large battery...the two XLR audio inputs are very good to have...The camera goes into a silent stand by mode where the head comes down and is not touching the tape when it is sitting for too long which is a very good feature in my opinion...see more

User from reviewcentre says: Nice digital read out in the viewfinder...Best camera in its price range Nothing bad about this camera...Just upgraded to EOS 400D and look back at my A-1 with fond memories...see more

User from newegg says: Low light performance is very good for a consumer camera...The built-in camera mic is a typical camcorder mic...not very good for professional use, but as a consumer camera, does the job...I've heard some people will buy another HV-30 to use as a deck...not a bad idea since you could then load through component connections but still not like a pro deck...see more

User from amazon says: P2 cards (This is sweet because the cards have no moving parts) 16GB cards are here, 32 GB are coming You can shoot in high or slow motion Quality built - I've never had anything go wrong with it...I could have added more pros, but the above pros set it apart from the competition...4:2:2 color (why not 4:4:4, Panasonic could have made it 4:4:4! This does not make me happy) non-removable lens (Because of this non-removable lens I need to pay extra for a 35mm adapter) P.S...see more

User from amazon says: Sony 970 is recommended for longest life, but the 960 served me well for a days shooting/standby with plenty time left over...Although HDV cannot match professional HD format, I think it is good enough for consumer who just wants to make home video for showing on new HDTV...In fact the Sony is a good replacement for my year old Panasonic DVX100A...see more

User from nextag says: A unique camera with a wide variety of formats, a superb viewing system, perfect balance and the best accessory set I've ever seen...I get great sound tracks that can be adjusted...Only one problem, CMOS is not as good in low light as CCD...see more

User from shopper.cnet says: Many professional level features; unprecidented at this price point Very specific abilities make it cost what it does; only purchase if you know what these abilities have to offer and you know you will use them, otherwise there are other more affordable options...this footage is filmed with Canon XL2 (with 24p) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxw5LmAv6w4 http://girlsofthunder.com/got...Not Available Not Available I have followed the development of HD camcorders for years and finally went from SD to HD with the purchase of the second generation Sony HDR-HC1...see more

User from shopper.cnet says: What I?fd really like is for Panasonic to take their AG-HVX200 and create a little guy like Sony?fs HVR-A1U, and I?fm sure they eventually will...4) picture quality that?fs good enough to intercut with prosumer cameras like the Sony HVR-Z1U and Panasonic AG-HVX200...and (6) complete manual control?c the Sony HVR-A1U is the only thing that comes close, fullfulling four and a half of my requirements...I was curious, how does the Sony HVR-A1U compare in terms of image quality to to it?fs big brother, the Sony HVR-Z1U...see more

User from shopper.cnet says: I have had a dozen camcorders over the years and this one is just on a completely different level...Superb video, good still camera, 1080i yes! not too good for people with big hands If you appreciate Canon's digital SLRs line up, you will like this camera's CMOS silky smooth video...Just recorded a jazz orchester and got the applause of the musicians for the good sound! No need for any extra microphone in my opinion...see more

User from shopper.cnet says: Shooters accustomed to midrange camcorders will have little trouble adjusting to the HDR-FX7...Sony has finally brought out an HD camera that allowed me to toss aside my VHS camcorder, the HDR FX7...the CMOS of the FX7 produced a grainier image than the CCD of the FX1...see more