> hiya..
>
> so now i m in the market for buying a new camcorder after some low-life
> stole my dcrPC105 SONY matchbox model in london.. :(
>
> prices have dropped DRAMATICALLY since i bought mine abt a yr n half
> ago!  also some new features have popped up..
>
> first question..
>
> dvd Vs miniDV:
> i am confused.. wat shud i get?  i know that miniDV is better for
> editing and dvd for instant playback.  come to think of it i've never
> really ever bothered to edit my videos, but still think that its a good
> feature to have.  are the dvd camcorders any good?  seem a little too
> restrictive.. i'll probably go w/the mini dv's
>
> sony vs canon:
>
> i m by far a sony freak.. everything i own is a sony.. but to my
> dismay, i haevn't really found any models that really catch my
> attention from sony's line up of camcorders this year.. has canon done
> any better?
>
> -can someone explain the new CMOS sensor technology and its advantages
> for novices/pre-intermidiate users?
> -also the whole deal with manual focus ring? whas so much better abt it
> as opposed to the zoom button?
> -what is an "intelligent accessory shoe" that sony talks abt?
> -what about the new wide screen displays?  they talk abt a 16:9 ratio?
> i not quite sure i understand its purpose?
>
>
> so wat are your recommendations for good sony camcorders to buy?
>
> wat are personal recommendations on the dcrHC40 from last yr? and if
> comparing the dcrHC 40 vs dcrHC65 vs HC80 vs PC55 (the latest model)?
>
> i'd love to hear someone talk abt pc55..
>
> thanks for all the help..