digital (mini dvd) cam corder shopping

[notoriousQQ]

Anybody own one? Have any insight or thoughts? I've been doing some preliminary research, trying to spend about $600-700. Brands, features to look for. Just want it for a personal toy really. Anyway, any feedback is much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Testosterone boy]

Get a Sony or Canon. they have optical image stabilization. Electrical image stabilization is a hoax. With your budget, the options are pretty well limited. Buy extra batteries as well.

 

[MassiveGunz]

I got one of them things.

it plays those tape things. they are big and goes in the VCR.
I never really use them much - back awhile ago I was fucking this bitch that used to go my gym.

I was all up int here and flexing and shit for the camera - too fucking fuunny. the look on her face when she found out I had taped it... she was so pissed.

not like I care - she was annoying as hell. but a tight little body on that thing.

 

[bigguns7]

Sony has a $100 dollar rebate on all cameras in their TRV line. This includes like 8 camcorders or so. You should be able to get a really decent one for $700.