Need a "cheap" camcorder.

[doomedvideos]

Ok, so I like editing video and am trying to make short film to maybe enter virgin media shorts competition. But I need to upgrade my JVC GR-SXM55 an old SVHS amature camcorder (its dead old)

I need somthing under the £300 mark but featureing these specs.

mic input
widescreen
hhd or memory card recording media type

I have been considering this camera http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...searchsource=0

The Canon FS100 seems to have some good specs for the price, i would like a Hi Def cam but its a bit out of my price range, However I did see the Toshiba Camileo H10

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...archtype=genre

But this camera seems to small and features are low.


Any ideas on these handy cameras for what im after would be aprechiated.


Cheers.

[Coldhitz]

Yes . I own a Canon fs100 and it rocks . It meets all of your requirements and the SDHC cards are getting cheaper all the time . You should check around for the best price. If you loose the power adapter , you should consider just getting the two battery ( with chargers ) package . It is only $35 US and the ca590 replacement adapter is $100 US , and takes a long time to arrive . I didn't see the battery deal until I already shelled out the bucks for the adapter .

[doomedvideos]

cheers for the reply, i really want that camera, nearly got enough dosh saved.

[Coldhitz]

You're welcome .