The contrast range of the images was very good, too, enabling me to pull detail out of shadows where some other cameras in this same class just fade into dark noise...Performance in daylight was good as well, but you expect a camera to make good images in

The DSR-PD170 DVCAM compact camcorder provides high quality acquisition in the DVCAM component digital format, as well as in DV, allowing up to 40 minutes recording on one tape Mini DVCAM tape, or 60 minutes on the same tape in the DV mode...The DSR-PD170

This compact camcorder features three Advanced HAD 1/3 inch CCDs that allow two scanning modes: 480 progressive (for still...We assume no responsibility for accuracy of price information provided by merchants...These Advanced HAD CCDs also provide high qu

Pros: Manual Settings, customizable, mic inputs, wide angle lens, color side screen Cons: a bit heavy if you carry it for a long time The Bottom Line: I reccommend this camera for all who want excellent picture quality that will last through generations

Pros: Lightweight; superb performance in lowlight conditions; great battery life; very good image quality. Cons: I wish they had put that photo button somewhere else. The Bottom Line: If you want professional quality video in a lightweight package - this

Pros: Feature rich, great video and audio, and MANY add-ons. Cons: Need a tripod or other support for long video shoots. The Bottom Line: If you are looking for an intro prosumer camera or are looking for a durable camera for your business, the PD170 can

Strengths: Excelent Low Light performance the best in the range Wide angle lens included Professional Audio input through XLR connectors Optional DVCAM recording Weaknesses: Lack of 24p mode, although it has an adequatte progressive mode, photo mode for t

I've used this camera on several professional video shoots now, including talking heads, outdoors and an indoor music video. The low light capability of this camera is nothing short of stunning, with clear, crisp images available even when using only

I've used this camera on several professional video shoots now, including talking heads, outdoors and an indoor music video...it's got a nice, built-in lens cover that's actuated by a solid feeling lever on the side of the lens housing...Fo

Too bad you cannot use both like the pd170...It has very good low light capabilities and also better color than any other camera in its class...The price is reasonable and hey, its sony quality! Lens is not nearly as good as the panasonic...

Pros: Nice size for a semi-pro camcorder; great low-light performance Cons: Small flip-out viewfinder; clumsy on/off switch on handle The Bottom Line: This is a fine camcorder for serious consumers and event videographers. Its low-light performance is unu

Clean, beautiful images. Rugged construction. A fine run'n'gun videographic instrument, although after a year now I wish that I had gone with the shoulder cam version, the DSR-250, but that's another story...Likes:Wide range of shutterspeed

The PD170 is a gem of a camera...Sony, keep up the fine work! In the Wedding Video Buisness...I have used both the PD-170- and the earlier PD-150 for professional work...