I need video camera suggestions

[SAWYER]

My wife is wanting a new video camera. I don't want to spend much.

 

[Fardringle]

What do you plan to use it for, and how much is "too much" to spend?

 

[mmntech]

Sony XDCAM HD? You never did say how much was too much.
(Somebody is going to ask this, so yes, it's a professional ENG camera that's probably worth more than your car)

Reading CNET's reviews, the Cannon Vixia series HD camcorders seem to be the best ones. The HF200 is $600 on the nose, comes with 32gb internal flash and an records at 1080p.
Has some professional features too.
http://reviews.cnet.com/digita...ontentMain;contentBody

For something a little more basic, I've heard good things about the Flip UltraHD. It's $200. Shoots at 720/30p. Doesn't have expandable storage though. 8gb internal.
http://reviews.cnet.com/digita...ontentMain;contentBody