I chose this camcorder over my favorite camcorder brand JVC because of the significantly clearer and sharper image it produces after watching YouTube videos from both cameras can. I considered. It's definitely a big step up in video quality compared to other cameras I have now. However, if you don't already have a tripod that can hold your camera at a 90 degree angle, this camera will require you to purchase one as the tripod mount is at the end, making your videos look upright instead of upright. full screen. Another downside is the autofocus, which is slow and fairly easy to use, requiring you to keep still while taking photos. Even if you're filming yourself, you can't see where you are in the frame because the screen is at the back. The Bloggie software is available to download for PC and Mac from Sony's website, but neither version installs, so you'll need a PC to retrieve files in the same way as transferring files from a USB drive. But for great image quality at this price point, I think you can't beat it. If you want sharper, higher quality video and are on a little to no budget, then this is a very good camera.