before i place a bid

M4NN · 03-09-2009, 3:28 PM

hi there before i place a bid,..is this any good?.
just for general use, something that will last a good 3 years or so.

Sony Handycam 60GB Camcorder DCR-SR37E

anything else to consider better?.
thank you.

*A n d r e w* · 04-09-2009, 5:53 AM

I'm thinking it would have to be pretty cheap - second hand standard definition isn't really a bouyant market.

**Hillskill** · 04-09-2009, 7:52 AM

I agree. There are a ton of decent HD Camcorders on the market in a similar price bracket. I have just purchased a Panasonic SD10 from Amazon for just over £100 more then the Sony is listed in your post but offers HD recording. The main advantage the Sony Cam has that you have listed is that it has a 60GB harddrive which will record loads of SD footage. All depends on what your priorities are. If you are quite happy with SD then Sony looks to be a decent purchase because of that 60GB drive. If you do decide to go for a HD camcorder you need to be aware that there will be a big drain on your PC or Mac should you want to edit or burn Blurays or DVDs.