What is a high quality, but affordable camcorder?

Q. I'm looking for a really good camcorder, but I only have a 150 dollar budget. Is there a good camcorder within that price? I know that isn't a lot when it comes to camcorders, but I just want the video to have pretty good quality, and some good sound to it too.

A. Sony HDR-CX190 High Definition Handycam 5.3 MP Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom (2012 Model) has been a great HD camcorder so far. It is very small and lightweight, to say the least. I think the 70 series battery I bought for this unit weighs almost as much as the camera. The controls are good with the little screen joystick and menus. The color is very good on the screen, and the video is sharp. I like the 30x for videoing my stepsons' wrestling matches.

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Whats a good but cheap camcorder that takes good pictures but doesn't break easily?

Q. I have had two Nikon coolpixes in the last year and they have both broken down on me really quickly. I am in a video class so I decided to get a camcorder for videoing but I also need to take good pictures with it. I was hoping there wold be a camcorder that looks nice, is durable,is cheap and takes good pictures and videos. I know its a lot to ask for but if anyone has any suggestions that would be great!

A. You should go with Sony HDR-CX190.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HDR-CX190-Definition-Handycam-Camcorder/dp/B006K551HQ/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&tag=informazcom-20

It is under $200 and very good quality. It is a new 2012 model. Go check it out.

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Does anyone know of a camcorder that fits this description?

Q. Does anyone know of a camcorder that fits this description?
My little brother wants a camcorder. He's not looking for anything super HD or anything and doesn't want to spend more than $100. Does anyone have any personal experience that can show me some decent camcorders under $100 (preferably more around $70-$80)? Any help you can give would be amazing!

I'm asking for specific camcorders, not a general answer.

A. http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-Zi6-Pocket-Video-Camera/dp/B001BO7R00/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1303940635&sr=8-16

this is $99 but it's a great value for the videos

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What's the difference between a digital camcorder and a flash memory camcorder?

Q. I'm looking to buy my first camcorder, I want to get a good quality one under $100, but I keep seeing a variety of digital and flash memory camcorders. I really would like to know the difference and what each does. Thanks!

A. "Digital" mean the captured video is stored as digital information. A series of zeroes and ones that ultimately make the video image recording you can see. The digital storage media can be digital tape (Digital8, miniDV, and several others), flash memory (SD, SDHC, Compact flash, and others), hard disc drive, DVD (don't ever buy these) and even external memory storage options.

Any of the camcorders that use any of the above storage media are considered "digital".

If a camcorder is specifically defined as using flash memory, that means it can use built-in solid-state memory or removable memory cards (SD, SDHC, compact flash, P2 cards, etc.)

A flash memory camcorder is always "digital". Not all Digital camcorders are flash memory based.

A camcorder under $100 will usually be a pocket cam. Small lens and small imaging chip make good low light video capture impossible. They usually have poor audio capabilities (no manual audio control; no external mic jack) and the video they capture is VERY compressed. If the lighting is good (bright, nice, daylight, sunlight) and the audio source is neither too loud nor too soft, then the pocket cam is a decent way to go. But chances are high you will not always get to capture video under perfect conditions...

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