"After doing a lot of research on camcorders and based upon the rave reviews of other customers for Sony Handycam DCR DVD108 Camcorder, I bought this one. However, it's not compatible with any remote control items. You don't find this out until you try to order a remote control and/or tripod from the accessories brochure. Even though I called Sony customer service and ordered a remote control from a group of 4 remote controls they said are compatible, they're not. When I called them back about it when I wasn't able to install it, that's when they told me I had been misinformed. Also, you cannot edit the movie once you download it from dvd disc to the computer. I called Sony about this also. They said you have to buy separate software to edit from the computer, but you can't even do that with this model. The instruction manual provides either inconsistent or just plain wrong information. Sony customer service does the same thing. When I asked them why the enclosed material indicates that you can edit movies on the computer, but then find out you cannot, they had no answer except "I'm sorry for the confusion." I am having to send back all 3 items to Amazon and will have to begin my research all over again. Very disappointing."

    "I am in no way a computer geek, I had no idea what optical zoom and finalizing disc's meant. But I am a mom that wanted quality home videos of my girls and wanted to spend less than $450. So here is my opinion. I returned my Samsung 164 for this camera. It was the same price but this has the Super Niteshot. Sony Handycam DCR DVD108 Camcorder is very light and easy to control with one hand. The lens is made of glass versus the Samsung which is made of plastic. The zoom is amazing on this camera, I stood across my kitchen was able to zoom in on the small print on my calendar, AMAZING! I am so glad I took the Samsung 164 back - the indoor quality of that camera was horrible. This is excellent even in low light situations. Very pleased. I was also able to record on the DVD -R's which do not require formatting - just put the disc in and record. Oh and finalizing is just when you are done recording you go the menu on the camcorder press finalize and it does in about 1 minute it says it is complete and your done. Not as complicated as I thought it would be. "