There is a snazzy review of the Sony HC26 over at CamcorderInfo. They didn’t like it too much, I take it. Here’s an excerpt from their conclusion:

The Sony DCR-HC26 is the budget model for those demanding ease of use above all other concerns. The picture quality in bright light is fair to poor, while the low light performance is downright bad. The HC21, this camcorder’s predecessor, was one of the lowest ranked models last year for good reason, and the HC26 is similar in almost every regard. Now, however, even options like a cold accessory shoe have been stripped away.

Click here to visit the review.