I currently have the sony dcr-dvd805e which is an okay camcorder but it lacks the HD and its quite old, but on the other hand it is Sony which is a quality brand
here is a link to the specs : http://www.welectronics.com/camcorder/Sony/SONY_DCR-DVD805E.HTML
I looked at the Medion Life X47002 which is a stylish and slim camera and has the ability of filming in full 1080 hd it is also cheap, however it is a brand which i have never heard about before
here is a link to the specs : http://www.hdcamcordersale.co.uk/medion%C2%AE-life%C2%AE-hd-camcorder-md86232-x47002/

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