+++ Who makes the best....+++
 

DVD camcorder and Digi Cam

Canon, JVC, Sony, Hitachi, Panasonic?

>budget is between $300-$700
>Gadget must be user-tech friendly
> long battery life
> good in both indoor and outdoor shoots

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I just got a nice little JVC that records to a HDD for taking family videos.

It's called the Everio and so far, I'm loving it. Easy to transfer and burn movies to DVD.

Price should fit right into your pricerange. I paid $799, but have seen them for $699.

lots of thanks Candyflip, giving myself a week to reseach and would
definitely include yours in my list of items to review

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also, i like the no tape - no disc tech feature

heard lots of advantages of HD camcorder and
definitely would consider this in perspective

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I've had good luck with Sony over the years. Currently workin' with a digital trv340. In the past I had an 8mm V5 that lasted me over a decade (and I put that cam through hell and back).

Always deal through a store that has a no-hassle return/exchange policy - so if you don't like the unit you bought, you can always swap it for somethin' more suitable.

Inflated 'digital zoom' numbers mean nothing - pay attention only to 'optical zoom'. Don't forget to invest in a good firewire cable. Try talkin' the sales dude into throwin' in a good carrying case on the deal (and a few blank digital tapes).