Reccomend me a good digi camcorder, please

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I am looking for a digital camcorder, I don't want to spend a whole lot, say <$500.... I have no idea what I am looking at and feel free to admit it. I want something that works on flash memory (I guess?). I really don't want one that is too nice (read: expensive) because I don't want to be afraid to use it. Thanks again guys/gals.