Sony DCR-PC105
The Sony DCR-PC105 is one of the best MiniDV camcorders designed for the top end of the domestic market. It is compact, being no larger than 6x3.5x2.5 inches, with an upright format with the zoom lens at the top.
It records onto MiniDV tapes, which edit in the same way as DVcam material, playing back on most DVcam players. It has an on board mic and a mini jack input for an ancillary mic on a cable.
As usual with all the small pro cameras the temptation is to put all controls to auto, but there are manual controls for lens and audio and the user could well be rewarded by more consistent result.
It is small enough to be considered for use where no other cameras can be set up and responds to the wireless channel changer type control pad which can start record at a distance.