Long story buddy! Here is a link to read something.I had Pinnacle Studio very good software but I think is own by Scroodge.Every plug in you may need is a option and not for free.Also I’ve used Sony Vegas and I can tell you I might be wrong but I’m a Sony guy and if your camera is going to be one of the top 10 cam from the list looks for me that you hit the jackpot or you broke your piggy bank.My computer ( a Vaio!) came with software from Sony and from Sonic but I use more Roxio Easy Media Creator 7.5.Hard to say this is the best and is very well connected to your budget.http://desktopvideo.about.com/od/videosoftwarelistings/
