Here is a link. Between Sony, Pannasionc and Cannon it is hard to say which is the best in you price range. All 3 make good products. Go to store and check them out, get your hands on them, some are easer to hold than other models. John
http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-6500_7-0.html?tag=dffl1_3&filter=100021_10194779_
hey,
i am really interested in pickng up a sony mini dv cam but needed to get one with a good low light performance and still image home videos and also not anything more than $500.are they sony mini dv camcoders available within these constraints.
another point i needed to ask was is sony mini dv camcoders better over panasonic within the 500 dollar pice range.

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