Monday, May 10, 2010

Sony camcorders on a budget

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Sony's Handycam DCR-SR68 (and larger-capacity SR88) offers up ample storage and a megazoom lens at a reasonable price; one look at the standard-definition video, though, and you might regret not spending a bit more for an HD model.
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May 10, 2010
Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 reviewed
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Another standard def camcorder with a ridiculously long zoom
Sony's Handycam DCR-SR68 (and larger-capacity SR88) offers up ample storage and a megazoom lens at a reasonable price; one look at the standard-definition video, though, and you might regret not spending a bit more for an HD model. Read more

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