one down side is that this camcorder uses just a memory stick, they are expensive, but they are reliable.
after getting an 8gb memory stick, i realized i could not back that up to a 4.7gb dvd-r (single layer) so i now use a series of 4gb parts, so each backs up to a cheap dvd-r when i am done (i just use
overall, this is a great camcorder, at a great price from amazon.
so far, the best solution has been to take footage in a room with decent lighting or outdoors, where the output thus far has been spectacular; 2.) smile shutter technology pictures can be taken both
so far i'm disappointed that there is no software for mac pro, only windows.
what's great about it:?video quality, control options what's not so great:?short battery life, no seperate charger included, avchd not suppoted by windows media "great video and handling.
the camera more than makes up for it when you take it outside on a sunny day when the color and the detail is staggering.
it still allows both a stereo mini-plug external microphone and/or canon's proprietary hot shoe mike - which is very handy for reducing noise outdoors and focusing the sound for semi-professional
i have used it to shoot high definition video of several events both indoors and outdoors, and it has performed admirably.
i hated the fact that canon did not supply a mac os x software, it only came with a windows version of the supplied software and another program cd that deals with picture transfer that you can
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