Sony DCR-SX45 Handycam Camcorder (Silver)

After reading so many bad reviews, I was a little leery about buying this, but it sounded like what I wanted.After purchasing, I am SO happy with this camera. If you're looking for an expensive camera to take WONDERFUL footage of your family's moments, this camera is for you. Ignore all the crap about "fuzzy footage," etc...I mean, what are you looking for? I can't honestly believe that people can tell the difference between this and a supposed high def camera. Your eyes only see what they see, and this camera gives you great picture (and sound.)Even in low light...we used it Christmas Eve with nothing but the tree on...it gave us wonderful footage...not blurry.Plus, it is super easy to use......and though I couldn't find any of the transfer info I wanted online, it couldn't be more easy. I hooked it up to my VCR with the included AV cables and transferred footage straight to VHS...and plan to do the same with a DVD burner. Very simple.

Good camera but when you use it outside in the sunlight on the days they are not spraying the sky the glare blocks out the viewing screen. There may be a way around this but as of today I do not know how.

This handycam camcorder was the first I ever bought, so I can't really compare it with any others. But, I have noticed that the recorded picture is remarkably still, despite one's shaky hands! And I was able to take clear pictures through my car windows. The sound is very clear and picks up even the quietest sounds. I don't know how much better a HD picture would look, so I cannot comment much on the picture quality. However, it is certainly good enough for my touristy purposes. After downloading the software, I was able to burn DVD's very easily from the camera (since I have an external DVD player attached to my computer). And, it sounds like a "slot machine" when you turn it on and press buttons, as it has all sorts of internal sounds to let you know what it is doing!So, I am very happy with this camcorder.

I ordered this product, paying full price for a "new" camcorder. When the box arrived it was in poor condition, not sealed, and the CD had scratches on it. This is clearly a used camcorder. Everything seems to be included, and hopefully the camera works as promised, however thus far I am unimpressed. Will write a follow up review later on camera performance

this is a very good camera!!!!!!!!! it is not an HD camera but the video and picture quality is spectacular!!!! the colors are very crisp. best camera ive ever had. i use this to film skateboarding and this works great.(it takes a 37mm lens). i love it and i recommend this to everyone!!!!

The Sony DCR-SX45 handycam is an excellent bought for new user who wants to capture familiar events, because have a nice resolution the zoom its amazing, the article doesn't have a memory intern and we have to buy an SD Card, but it's just I want.

This camcorder was a gift for one of my sons. I don't think he set it down except to eat Christmas diner. He took it everywhere. He Loves the Sony DCR Handycam!!

I have enjoyed using my Sony Handycam. I am not very tech proficient, but have been able to master the basics and am learning more with each use.