Adobe Premiere is about the best choice, and its fairly simple to use. Although the new Pro version is a b*stard to use compared to the old 6.5 version, but thats because ive been taught to use 6.5 rather than Pro (version 7) and there are alot of changes
But there are some nice features in Pro, like being able to add audio plugins to audio tracks, such as compression (useful on vocal tracks etc, keep a constant level
).
Apart from Adobe, you havnt got alot of choice, unless you want to start getting into top professional editing suits, Avid Studio (i think its called that) will set you back about 3 grand.
As for the sony vegas thing, yea alright
If sony camrecorders are crap (for the money you pay), then i dont think their "professional" editing software is going to be any better
