Consumer Report

There is a new breed of camcorders on the horizon, and it does more than just shoot film. The capabilities of this new camcorder are unique, and this is the only camcorder on the market with them. I learned about this product first hand, because my Uncle Joel let me set his camera up. This camcorder was released in the United States in February 2001, and runs about $2000. This camera is made by Sony, and is a Mini Network Handy Cam DV Camcorder. Assembling this product was quite simple, even a novice to electronics would be able to do this task.
On the exterior this product seems just like any other camcorder, except for its handheld size. This is one of the smallest cameras in the industry, and has some special features that separate it from the rest. The Sony Digital Handy Cam is one of a new generation of digital camcorders that employ a revolutionary recording format called "MICROMV."...