I've been using Panasonic camcorders for 6 years. I found the Panasonic pvgs29 very impressive. I wanted an inexpensive camcorder with high optical zoom (very important, no digital zoom) and this was what I needed. I often use it for family videos and am impressed with the video quality this camcorder produces. It comes with an AV cable which I use to connect to my TV and watch. Amazing clarity on my 1080i TV. If you're looking for an inexpensive device that delivers great recording quality, look no further.