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what camcorder to buy????

Feb 26, 2006 4:41AM PST

i have about $500 to $600 i wanna spend on a camcorder. what would you buy? here are some specs i am looking for...

*10++ optical zoom
*great resolution
*hi8 or dvd
*video light
*good low light performance
*memory card slot for pics
*usb or firewire
*image stabilization


Would like to have...(not a big deal if it doesnt have them)

mic input
flash
video out


thx for your opinion
-jarrod

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lol
Feb 26, 2006 4:45AM PST

by hi8 i ment mini dv

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Here's how to choose a camcorder that's just right
Feb 27, 2006 2:25AM PST