This is the easiest camcorder to use I have ever seen(and I checked them all out up to 600$. )A simple wheel gets you to whichever function you need,and the 32X optical zoom is out of this world! Uses mini-dvds which you can pop right from your camera to your dvd player.Comes with alight built in for very dark or back lit shots. With SD card inserted you can also easily take digital pictures. Nice small size and video stabilization completes this excellent camera,which can be had for around 300$ if you do your homework.Have recommended it to several friends who bought it and also love it. Outstanding technology from Panasonic!!!!

This is a great camera and it's just what I needed.