4.5 Pros Cons Bottom Line Improved CCDs deliver high resolution. Balanced XLR audio inputs. Design concerns with viewfinder. Small 2.5-inch LCD screen. An improvement over the VX1000 in all areas.
Most obvious changes are balanced audio inputs and a flip-out LCD screen.
Subtle improvements include better MemoryStick, manual focus, audio control, selectable timecode, and progressive-scan stills. The best camera we've seen in this price range. In fact, these camcorders have been in such demand that we had a hard time getting our hands on one for a comprehensive review. Finally we got one, so we can share with you several reviewers' experiences with the camera that aims to one-up its predecessors. The major improvements include more professional audio features and a flip-out LCD screen, but there are more subtle enhancements as well.