Best for a newbie (Sony Handycam DCR-HC36E)

Member Name: prattt69

Product:	Sony Handycam DCR-HC36E
Date:	18/11/08 (72 review reads)
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Advantages: 800x digital zoom,carl zeiss lens,very easy and nice gripping

Disadvantages: Not impressive nightshot mode

Its a gift i got from my father on a day before eve of my brothers marriage,just to capture those unforgetable moments.And i must tell you it helped me a lot.Its features are easy to learn and play with,Very handy and comfortable while gripping.
Its 2.5"touch screen panel wil give you a easy command on understanding its features while playing and recording.Good battery life of upto 9hrs.carl Zeiss lens,Digital Zoom 800x,Weight: 0.4 kg,Optical Zoom: 20x,Also work effectively as a digital still camera function.easy to use even perfect for you if you are a newbie in handycam.But its just not limited to the newbies,you can use it to record our mini movie or any party funtion.
The one thing which I'm not satisfied with is Its nightshot plus.For the recording in dark you can always switch on its nightshot mode but with the result i'm not quite impressed.If you want to learn recording this is the best to start with.

Summary: If its your first time go for it

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