My experience is not professional, just an enthusiastic amateur. I've used this camcorder in a variety of lighting conditions and all my videos look great. I really enjoy using the super slow motion feature; It allows me to record amazing slow motion videos. Dim lighting is fantastic. Macro shots are clear and bright. Manual focus couldn't be easier. The controls are arranged in an easily accessible manner. Steady Shotโ in "activeโ mode works stably. I've upgraded from a Panasonic ag dvc30 and it's a huge leap in technology. Again, I'm not a pro, but my Sony HDR AX2000 makes my videos look just like me.