Great camera, rgeat features for the price. or you can save a few $$$'s and go for the Elura 85
I'm shopping around for a digital camcorder in the price range of $700-$800 (Canadian funds), or $575-$660 (US funds). What brand and model would YOU buy, having these features:
- MiniDV
- 10X++ optical zoom
- image stabilization
- top loading tape
- Firewire, S-video and USB ports
- decent low-lighting capabilities
- memory card slot for stills (but could live without)
- ability to dump footage to PC via Firewire for editing
- any other good features you think are good
any tips / ideas / suggestions /or comments would be appreciated!

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