Recomendations for a cheap good-quality HD camcorder?

Question

Hi,

i'm looking for a low budget video camera with the following specs, and was wondering if anyone could recommend one to me.

-hotshoe & mic input

-High Definition video

-preferably miniDV, but not really important

-advance options, such as custom white balance etc

if anyone knows where i can get anything like this for around £100-£300 then that would be great...

thanks

Sean G

Answer 1

The least expensive high definition (1080i) camcorders with mic-in jack and all sorts of manual controls are the Canon HV20, HV30, Sony HDR-HC7 and HC9. They are all miniDV tape. You need to increase your budget.

Answer 2

Mates just bought the Samsung Hard drive recorder from Argos and rates it well   quality and sound

He paid about  ÃƒÂ‚£150  

He had an aiptek 720p HD  but sound is rubbish, but picture is excellent   ( best price is £120)