Convert Video to another format
he ONLY converter I found that works perfectly with the SC-MX20 is a FREE converter called "ANY Video Converter".
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convert the MX20's H.264 files to MPEG2 files.
MX20's files to AVI and WMV and a few other formats that are Movie Maker compatible and MPEG2
The Best Camcorders for Still Pictures
Many of the camcorders currently available on the market have the ability to take still pictures in addition to recording video. The two companies in the lead for camcorder / still camera hybrids are Canon and Sony.
The Canon VIXIA HFS 10 features HD video recording with a 8 mega pixel still camera. It also offers the user the option to take still pictures while recording video at 6 mega pixels. This camcorder also features a built in flash and scene modes as well as a lot of manual exposure and focus controls. If you are looking for a hybrid then you've found it with this camcorder.
Sony's leading the way with it's HDR SR 12. This camcorder shoots HD and the stills camera is capable of 10 mega pixels. This camcorder features a ton of manual controls along with a built in flash and Carl Zeiss lens.
You might want to consider buying a Canon SLR stills camera. Both the 5D and 7D are capable of shooting high quality HD video and are being employed by the motion picture industry.