I want a video camera

[GoChris]

Kind of short notice but I think i'll grab one later today, so hopefully someone can help me out.

I don't really have a set budget....I guess I'll try to keep it under $1k.

Which format would be easiest to get to the PC to edit/encode? But also the best? I have firewire on my pc (p4 3.0) so that's something I can consider.

I'm going to be using it for alot of stuff I guess. Random filming, family events perhaps, and I'd like to mount it in the car too and recording track runs.

Thanks

[bball2]

For that kind of budget go with a hard drive one?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/subclass.asp?logon=&langid=EN&catid=23053

[GoChris]

they are much better?

I didn't even get a chance to look at anything yesterday. I'ma do some research, if anyone has any reviews they can post up, that'd be cool

[Oldskool]

Hard drive ones are awesome! unless your one of those people who never loads videos/pictures on to the computer...

oh, and make sure to get a high optical zoom

[dragonone]

that everio looks decent, it's on sale even

what are you guys' suggestion if going on trips?
invest in an extra battery and bring your laptop for harddrive space?

[GoChris]

I heard sony has a good nightime shot? is it much better than everyone else's if I want to use it for some evening shots?

I found one on FS website, but its $1200....possibly a bit more than I wanted to spend.