Anyone know camcorders?

[Briggykins]

Hi all,

I'm looking to get a camcorder sometime soon but I don't really know what's good and what isn't. I'd like a hard disk drive and for it to be HD, but as I'm working to a budget of around £300 (maybe a little more if it's worth it) then I realise I'm probably going to have to compromise. So, anybody help me out?

Cheers,

Brigs

[Del Lardo]

Think most of the HD camcorders use SD cards nowadays. Depending on what you want it for you might want to take a look at the Flip Mino HD and Kodak Zi8, I've got the Flip and while the quality isn't as good as a regular camcorder I take it places that I'd never take a camcorder as it's so small.

[Joe 90]

I got to know video cameras recently at uni, although they were high end DV cams (sony z1)

Having a quick look around, Sanyo seem to have options at your budget; http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/76036/show.html

For the 'better' brands like Canon/Sony they (at least on Jessops) are closer to £400+

[Mark]

JVC are OK if you can live with 'laser touch'. I found it a bit awkward but it's a good idea in theory and the rest of the camcorder wasn't bad. Not sure if there are any within budget, however.

[Briggykins]

Cool, thanks chaps. Looks like I will go down the SD card route as it seems to be cheaper with no real drawbacks. The Sanyo one on Jessops is as little as £150 elsewhere, which would leave me money for accessories and chocolate.