Inexpensive Video Camera that can transfer to laptop via USB?
 

I need a small video camera for amateur video, maybe 10 minute sequences, that I can transfer to a laptop or desktop via USB (without having to buy firewire or video capture card).

Any such thing available? I would prefer one that can shoot well in low lighting conditions, like in dim lit hotel rooms at night, or neon lit streets in the night.

*bumpppp*

get a decent webcam the latest logitechs have nice pics

or are you lookin for fullscreen? then fw is the only way if you wanna do it decent...

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...CONTENTID=5042

100 bucks and up to 640x480 ccd

Something says you are planning on going hooker hunting.

Thanks, but that does not have any sort of memory I think. I need one that can capture 10 minutes of video or more and then later I transfer it to laptop. i dont want to carry the laptop with the camera.

Aint you the busybee Sherlock.

hmm k get a sony dvd cam, they lowered price for the smallest one with 300 euros here

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...hoto&n=3463091

$600

Thanks. Is that the cheapest I can find for my need? Or would a tape one that transfer over USB be cheaper? Cos I think DVDCams are newer so maybe more expensive.

*bummmpp*

there were a bunch
http://www.dvspot.com/reviews/cameraList.php

when you choose a camcorder, check out the Pro Reviews. they include videos and sound from the cameras in there.

Thanks, that looks like a good list!