I just recently bought a couple of these ( http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/351515-REG/Sony_HDRFX1_HDR_FX1_HDV_1080i_Camcorder.html ) for use in an airplane. They work great in the air and the image stabilizer works like a charm. I just fooled with them a little bit on the ground but found them almost foolproof (though I am aware that nature can always design a bigger fool).

The one caution I have is that if you want to do fancy editing the 1080i format will demand pretty pricey software in Winders. I understand that the cheap-ass Mac video editor can do it pretty well but I haven't used it.

Put on an HD flat screen and the difference between 1080i and everything else is pretty evident.

I bought them from B&H and have had good support from them. Also from Sony.

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