I used a 1012 once and loved it. It did a great job on sound and the images were pin sharp. The negatives are its a big and heavy camera and low on extra features, such as Lap dissolve and slow mo. If sound is not an issue now or ever, I prefer the Canon 1014e as it can be bought around the same price and gives you an excellent lens, Lap dissolve, and Slow Mo. Price is similar but the 1014e is much nosier.