what are you looking for ?   I want to buy a new camcorder for my trip this summer .   do you know what camcorder options are available ?   not really . I thought I'd just have a look today .   would you like to look at the new digital camcorders that have just come in ?   sure . I'd like to see the smallest camcorder that you have first .   ok . This Sony model is their newest and our most popular camcorder . Why don't you see if you like the way it feel ?   it's very light . That would be good . How is the battery life ?   it's got an above-average battery life . It lasts up tp 12 hours and can be charged in 30 minutes .   can you also take still photos with this ?   yes , that is an option .   how about night vision ? Can you use it in the dark ?   yes . I can show you examples of some footages that was taken with this camera in the dark .   that's not bad at all . How's the microphone ? Does it pick up much sound ?   It can record any sound that's within about 8 feet of the camera .   how does that compare with other models ? 