I really need to get a new camcorder. Does anyone have one that they have been really happy with? I thought the new ones that record right to DVD would be neat but I want to make sure they are worth the extra cost!

2nd question - what kind of software do I need to create a video of pictures - like they do for weddings, etc. Where you can fade them in & Out, etc and add music?

Thanks for any help!
jgruhn1093@aol.com

I have been looking at the ones that have a hard drive in them. Thought that would be the way to go.... I'm still researching them. But from what I understand you can get like 8 hours of video on the Hard Drive and just hook it up (USB) to your PC and burn to DVD or edit.

Here's an example: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1170290183584

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I got a Sony Handy cam for christmas from my MIL. It is wonderful....Ours uses D.V.D.s so it takes video and pictures. The software that came with it allows us to do anything we want to.....such as add music/lighting and just have clips of the movie. You should really go to a store and play with them for awhile.

I always go to www.cnet.com and check out what they recommend.