If you’re browsing for user experiences of the HG10, Amazon has a nice little treasure trove of feedback from people who’ve bought the camera. There are 40 user reviews, which is interesting in itself, showing how passionate people get about their HG10s. On average, the cam gets 4 1/2 stars, with over half the reviewers giving it the full 5 stars.

The best reviews include Earl E’s experiences shooting wildlife in the field with his new HG10; Ashwini Aragam’s detailed pros and cons after 3 1/2 weeks with the cam; Andy Aganad’s viewpoint as ‘a serious casual video user and a more serious amateur still photographer’; B.Gouda’s comparison with the Sony SR7; and History Buff’s findings as a 20-year camcorder fan who uses the HG10 to chronicle family occasions, vacations and even hurricanes. Y. Kim ‘Zelium’ reaches a strong conclusion:

Even more usefully, nearly every review has several comments underneath. It’s a great chance for prospective buyers to ask questions or clarify details with the reviewers and take the opportunity to get the skinny from those who’ve actually parted with $719. So – take it!