If you value video quality over size, buy a cheap camcorder.

If you value size over video quality, buy one of the new compact video cameras.

"HD" doesn't guarantee quality. Good sensors do. Even cheap (but larger) 3 CCD cameras do a better job of capturing quality video than the most expensive compact HD cam's out there.

Here is a good comparison chart of Panasonic's 3 CCD camcorders:
http://www.panasonic.ca/English/audiovideo/camerascamcorders/camcorder/specs180_300.asp

These Panasonic camcorders were recently recommended by Tyler Crowley, the Executive Producer of Mahalo Daily and various other online shows.

Here is a quick rundown of a few compact video cameras:
http://www.mahalo.com/answers/camcorders/whats-the-best-pocketable-hd-720p-video-camera-on-the-market-for-600-dollars-or-less

Hope this helps!
RB
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you could buy a camcorder with hd if you have a walmart in the place that for under $300 THAT IS A GOOD DEAL IF YOU ASK ME!
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http://www.walmart.com/browse/Cameras-Camcorders/Camcorders/All-Camcorders/...

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I really love the Canon HD HV30 camcorder (and the HV20). If you want an inexpensive, easy to use HD video camera, these are fantastic. You would probably have to get a refurb HV20 or a used HV30 for it to fit in this price category.

Some of the reasons they are cool:

* Uses cheap, dependable MiniDV media
* Doesn't use the relatively demanding AVCHD format
* Has some great advanced features for a pro-sumer camera, such as 24p
* Good manual controls (but unfortunately, crappy manual focus controls)
* Fast auto focus
* HUGE community that will answer any questions you may have
* Large amount of unique after-market devices (many fan created) such as special lenses, rails, controllers, lens adapters, and even focus rings.

If you want a decent point and shoot instead of a video camera, I'd advise one of the Canon ELPH's with IS (stability control).

If you want a great "first" SLR with awesome capabilities for a cheap price, get the dated but under-valued 10D with either a 19-35mm Tamron lens or a Canon 50mm 1.8.

All of these options should be in this price range.
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Camcorder or a compact camera both have its own values. Make sure that your getting something that suits your choice of work. Also remember most of the times the Camcorders have best choice while making good videos.. many company offers good Camcorders. Most of the above members have given many a choices of company everyone is good and I suggest its not the company that matters but its your work that you do matches the Gadget.

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