Today’s bargain is for those of you who want to spend some serious cash on a camcorder. Bearing in mind that Sony equipment is pretty pricey at the best of times, and you can get other camcorders for less, I present to you the Sony Handycam HDR-SR12E.

With an RRP of £1,049, Amazon.co.uk is currently selling this beast for £749.99 — that’s a nearly £300 (29%) saving.

What do you get for your money, apart from the Sony name itself?…