Sony HDR-HC5E camcorder? Would you recommend?

Question

I can get my hands on this brand new for £320 so I'm thinkin of getting it!

Would you recommend it?

Is it better than the HC3E?

Does it record widescreen?

Many thanks

Answer 1

If you like the camcorder and can afford it... and your computer has a firewire port or you are willing to install one if it does not, then go for it - that is up to you. I use an HC1 and like it for what it is.

Yes, it can record standard definition DV 16:9 widescreen... and 1080i be definition is widescreen, too.

Download the US version manual here:

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/model-h...

It will tell you what aspect ratios are possible... among other things.