Purchasing a pocket camcorder?

Question

I am looking into buy a pocket camcorder. Having never really used a video camera before I have no clue what I'm looking for. Maybe something up to $200 preferably small. Most likely going to be using it for home movies/youtube. Any suggestions would be much appreciated .

Answer 1

Instead of a pure camcorder that fits into your pocket, here's a better alternative:  a combination digital still camera with a powerful digital video capability.

The all time winner bargain compact digital camera is the Canon 7.1 megapixel PowerShot SD1000 [not the IS] 7.1  with an added  2- gig memory card which when set in the manual mode for "Vivid" colors and videos at 30 fps in 320 dpi format provides killer images and videos.  It currently sells for $160 at Sears:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605...

Good luck!

Answer 2

http://www.squidoo.com/camcordersunder20...

Answer 3

I have the perfect solution to your problem. An aiptek camcorder. I own one myself. They are pocket sized and yet are FULL HD quality. They record to memory cards so its easy to send the movies to your computer and then youtube. And best yet it costs only around $200.

Answer 4

The flip video camcorder is probably a good choice for you. I have it and mostly post my videos on youtube and it works great.

Answer 5

I recommend Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 DVD Camcorder..The lowest price i find for it is $300.

http://dealstudio.pgpartner.com/search_a...