Which sony make handy cam is best?

My budget is from Rs.20,000 to 25,000 and looking for a handycam which can be used as "Digital Camera" also. Please suggest me. Also provide feedback of same product from other brands But in same price range. Please give your feedback and suggettion on following SONY version 1) CCD-TRV238E,2)DCR-TRV 258E,3)DCR-HC36E,4)DCR-HC46E,5... . Which one from above I shoould buy?

You could buy either the HC36 (0.5 Mega pixel) or the HC46 model (1 Mega pixel). In my opinion, you would need to buy a camcorder that is atleast 3.3 Mega pixel or better to take still photographs with reasonable clarity.

You could research more on the Sony at

http://www.jjmehta.com/pricelist/sony_ha...

Personally I own the Panasonic mini DV GS 180 model. It is a 3 Colour CCD model. Even the night shots taken using this camcorder are great.

Currently this model is now available on a 3 year warranty and costs around Rs 27K to Rs 30K

There are also cheaper models available in the price range of Rs 15K onwards. REFURBISHED Sony DCR-TRV145E Digital-8 Digital Cam

Price: ￡199.99 | Availability: IN STOCK

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FEATURES

Digital8 Recording

2.5in LCD Screen (123k dots)

LP Recording

560x digital zoom (20x optical zoom)

NightShot O lux LINK (DV Out)

Digital Programme Editing

Built in Light

Battery Info

Advanced Titler

12bit 16bit PCM stereo

Manual Focus

Program AE (6)

Fader (4) picture effects (8) Thats based on your requirements.