I can't give you too much technical data, but I have a Sony Digital 8 camcorder (about 2 years old) and I love it. The picture quality is very nice.

For 2013, Sony announced eleven HandyCam camcorders for both the casual shooter and advanced videographer, with upgrades including increased picture quality by Sony’s unique Balanced Optical ...

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