Sony Handycam DCR - TRV18

I went through 9 video cameras before I decided to stick with this one. I needed to be able to video tape motorcycle races and take still pictures at the same time. I was unable to use 2 devices for this fast paced sport and could not afford a process time on the stills. This camera takes still pictures and puts them directly to the memory stick with NO interuption of the video mode! Other cameras had a very quick .0025 blank spot to process in which I would have lost sight of the rider. I own 2 identical DCR-TRV18 cameras, and rely on both of them fully. I have been able to make poster size prints out of a few of my still shots, but the best size for this camera is 4X6 and if you take as many pics as I do, you can get some pretty good 8X10 even with the low mpg. for still pictures. Perfect for the average use!!! Great for the photographer! And a blessing for the sports photographer. Being an older model, make sure the seller has kept up on the extended warranty and has had the camera cleaned and maintained regularly, I send my cameras in every 6 months just for a checkup. This vid cam has many great features, some which I never used, I liked the fade effect, end tape search, title adding, ease in making DVD movies on the PC, (in fast forward, you can still see your video), developing stills off of the memory stick, and the size which is not too small or too large but fits fine in one hand, the New smaller ones are more shakey to do fast paced video, in my opinion. I recommend this camera 100% as long as it has been taken care of by the owner.