Sony Handycam HDR-CX100/B - Camcorder - 1080i - 2.36 MP - 10x optical zoom - Carl Zeiss - flash 8 GB - flash card - black

I bought this camera for a couple of reasons - 1. This is an HD camcorder - 2. I needed a camcorder for filming my son's high school football games. I found that for the value of the camcorder (the lowest priced HD camcorder on the market that isn't a webbie), this camcorder Rocks! Not to mention that i can take the video and convert it to Blueray readable, HD DVD and youtube type media is awesome! With the out of the box memory and battery, I can film an entire high school football game. The pictures that the camcorder takes are also amazing. You will need to get a monopod or tripod to ensure that filming sports or action is steady, but the auto-steady is great for just filming wildlife or the family. The slow motion feature was an added bonus, but you cannot turn it on "on the fly", so for sports, it can be a bit "if-y". This certainly does not affect the performance, price or the value of this great little camcorder. I'm a systems administrator and a bit of a tech geek, so the software that comes with the package did not need any ramping up. For the non-tech people, it may need some reading up and test runs before using to it's fullest. The video controls on the display are easy to use and understand even without reading too much of the manual. Sony has produced a Winner with this camcorder and I would highly recommend this item to anyone that wants true 1080i playback to their HD tv or wishes to watch their family moments in crystal clear playback whether straight from the camera or after saving to DVD. Excellent Product!