Typical price: £450
What is it: Super-compact solid-state HD camcorder
What we think: The TG3E is a brilliant consumer camcorder whose strengths outweigh its flaws
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 16 September 2008
Tags: Sony, Sony TG3E, LCD display, titanium, videographers
We like:
Size and portability; video quality; stills quality
We don't like:
Confusing controls; AVCHD format; no mic socket
CNET UK judgement:
Sony's forte is high-quality, cutting-edge technology delivered in highly desirable, stylish consumer products. That describes the TG3E perfectly. Serious videographers may scoff at some of its omissions and weaknesses, but for non-experts happy to plug their camcorder straight into their HDTVs, it's excellent
Full review:
The HDR-TG3E is the world's smallest full HD camcorder. It shoots movies at a full 1920x1080i resolution, and yet it's small enough to slip into a jacket pocket. It might not sound especially cheap at around £450, but that's a lot less than the original asking price, making the Sony more tempting still. Continue Reading...
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