Canon MVX3i Digital Camcorder with Accessories

The MVX3i has a wonderfully sharp lens that is usable at all focal lengths and apertures, and produces little objectionable sharpening of the image. It's not flare-free, though. There's minimal distortion and pictures are extraordinarily good as long as the lighting isn't low or of high contrast. The on-board microphones are okay, and the menu isn't too complicated. MPEG-4 movies recorded to memory card can be fun and it's simple to add them to emails. There's full manual control over audio levels and over exposure and white balance.