tiny camcorder <$200?

[dpopiz]

looking for a little pocket-size camcorder for <$200, new or old I don't care. either tape-based or flash card is ok for me

 

[RossMAN]

Keep an eye out on Dell E&A coupons and deals.

The Canon ZR100 was $231 a month ago.

 

[apologetic]

refurb?

 

[dpopiz]

I was thinking of getting one of those flashcard "multi-function toycams" that sell for $80-$150.
for example the Aiptek IS-DV (DV5700): fits in palm, usb2.0, 3MP pics, 640x480x30fps vid, mp3 player/recorder, takes SD cards.
also there are a few cool devices of this type made by "digilife"

 

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Keep an eye out on Dell E&A coupons and deals.

The Canon ZR100 was $231 a month ago.

Is that mini-dv? If so, how's the quality and features, if you know.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Keep an eye out on Dell E&A coupons and deals.

The Canon ZR100 was $231 a month ago.

Is that mini-dv? If so, how's the quality and features, if you know.

Yes it is MiniDV.

Here is a review.

 

[lokiju]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Keep an eye out on Dell E&A coupons and deals.

The Canon ZR100 was $231 a month ago.

Hey RossMan, have you seen any good deals on the Sony DSC-M1? I'm thinking of getting this to replace my 3MP digital camera and also provide me with a camcorder.

Thanks!

 

[Safeway]

This camcorder, the ZR100, would not be a model that I recommend. There are too many features that have been left out that are on the next model up, the ZR200, for just a fraction of the cost more. Unfortunately, the lack of features is simply Canon?s way of distinguishing between camcorder models in the same line up. The same handling critique that I have given to all the ZR camcorders stands: poor LCD, occasional odd button placement, useless viewfinder, buttons hidden under the LCD. Additionally, the lack of any photo capacity, a missing USB port, and the inability to monitor audio via the headphones jack (without some serious finagling which may cause electric shock) is disappointing.

That's too bad.