What's the best cheap 1080P video camera?

[SickBeast]

My mom is looking to buy a video camera, so I figure she might as well go with something that supports high definition.

If there are no HD ones for under $500 or so, what are our best options?

Thanks.

:beer:

 

[jpeyton]

Canon HF100

 

[SickBeast]

Originally posted by: jpeyton
Canon HF100

Thanks.

I have a feeling she won't spend that much, but who knows. I figure it's worth the extra $200-300 to get a camera that supports hi-def.

Actually, you know, her television only supports up to I think 720p; do they make camcorders that record at 720p? If that would save a bit of money it would probably be worth it.

 

[StarsFan4Life]

Originally posted by: jpeyton
Canon HF100

I have this camera (bought it back in October of last year for my wedding) and it is a GREAT camera....

+18238 for the HF100..

 

[SickBeast]

Does the HF100 come with the 16GB SD card or do you have to buy it separately? Does it require a high-speed card?

 

[IronWing]

How does it do for macro scenes?

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: SickBeast
Does the HF100 come with the 16GB SD card or do you have to buy it separately? Does it require a high-speed card?

You need a Class 6 card, available separately.