First of all if there was a 3.5 star rating I would rate this camcorder that way. I like the camcorder, but there are downsides. I've used it quite a bit since I got it and it works well for most home projects like recording family gatherings. I'll tell you how I feel about it. "Look and feel, as one reviewer said, this camcorder is very light and looks like cheap plastic. It's like I could crush it, but I'm just holding on too tight. Every time I open the screen I'm afraid I'll rip it off. Iโฆ