Cameras & Camcorders

[funmom]

My son asked for a camcorder for xmas.  He wants to film his friends doing bmx bike tricks and download it to youtube. (With my approval, of course.)  Any recommendations for an inexpensive camcorder that will do the job?

Thanks!

[hockeycanuckjc Community Veteran]

For a high rated camcorder for beginners, look below:

Pure Digital - Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder - Black 

Product Features

• From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
• 2x digital zoom
  Brings you up close to distant objects.
• 1.5" color LCD monitor
  Provides a clear view of the action you're recording or reviewing.
• 1/4" CMOS image sensor
  For stunning detail and clarity with both video and still images. Offers 640 x 480 resolution at 30 fps.
• One-touch recording
  Record what you want with the simple touch of a button.
• Stores video and photos
  Utilizes 2GB of built-in flash memory. Holds up to 60 minutes of MPEG-4 video.
• Built-in microphone
  Records rich, detailed sound.
• USB 2.0 interface
  For easy image transfer. TV output and included cable lets you watch your videos on a TV.
• Built-in software
  Allows you to easily edit, share and e-mail video footage and capture still images from video.

For beginners, for an hour of video, thats not bad at all, and the fact that its MPEG 4 video makes things clearer at half the file size of MPEG 2!

I dont think you can go wrong with this!

Let me know if theres anything else in mind.