...and I don't know exactly what kind I should get. I want something small, yet good quality. I'm trying to stay around $300-500. I know that you get what you pay for, but I'm not going to be directing my own movie. It's going to be mainly for home movies, videos of rides, etc. I'm still trying to understand the whole miniDV vs. hi8 vs. flash thing. i saw one by samsung that I liked, but can't remember where...about $300. anybody have any advice on what I should look for and/or where?? I've got the itch for a camcorder now and need to scratch it.

thanks in advance

Go with MiniDV.

But if you can swing the extra few hundred, JVC has a cool new cam out that records to Hard Drive. Sweetness. I want one soon.

yeah, i saw the jvc one. pretty badazz, but i really don't think i can swing that kinda change right now. might have to wait and get the ol' lady to get it for a Christmas present.

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