I have the next member of this family. The model number is CCD TRV-59E. I bought it 14 months back from a local store. Just few days back, there was a problem with the head. I had to go to the local repair shop as it had just crossed the warranty period. The mechanic took 25£s to investigate the problem. At the end, I was told the head was faulty and needs a replacement and that would cost me a huge sum of 190£s. The new cam-oder is available for 300£s odd in London. It seems that it is use-n-throw stuff. But this is certainly not advisable for the one who buy it as once in a lifetime thing.