If the lack of manual controls isn't a deal breaker, you can't go wrong with the Sony DCR-SR300 hard-disk camcorder and its excellent the video and stills performance.
The Sony DCR-SR300 digital camcorder should appeal to casual, snapshooter-type videographers, but it's somewhat pricey, since its video quality still can't match better MiniDV camcorders.
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