Well if you go up to $325~350 you will get amuch better camera. john
http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-6500_7-0.html?filter=100021_10194772_500919_10772_&tag=dffl1_3
I have been searching and comparing everywhere on internet for the past 2 weeks, and it seems that the Sony Handycam DCR-HC26 received some very good reviews for the price....is Canon or Panasonic or JVC as good or better? Should i buy the Sony? I'm going to have a kid in 1 month and i just need a camcorder to transfer movies on DVD or on my computer. I need a second opinion. Can someone help me.

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