I owned the version that doens't have the external audio xlr kit and no hot shoe (HDR-HC1). What did you think of them? I thought they were tanks. Mine lasted forever and went through a ton of abuse. But it broke after 5 years of use.
there the only propper cameras iv ever used so i have nothing much to compare them too.. from what iv used of it i like it.. batterys last for ages, fast focus...
Haha, I pursuaded my school to start a Media Studies course at higher just so I could do it Only me in the class which is cool! Using all my own gear too Check out my Western vid - Its a starter for the project. What you doing for it?