[HighSide25]

All:

we are having a family vaca to costa and we would like to purchase a camcorder. im used to the bigger, more expensive stuff

this is the smallest ive used:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/bobindustry/SK-X3G-6YOI/AAAAAAAAC3I/4xeys09qSeg/s400/canon-xh-a1-frontright.jpg

and this is like the normal one i use:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ZWP0r1wTL.jpg

i was thinking about those tiny ones like:

http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/220063/4181750/0/1187857449/Digital_Video_Cameras.jpg

what would yall recommend and WHY?
looking for 300-700$ price range and must be simple so the parents can use it without me being there.

THANKS!

 

[Canoeman]

Since you have the good stuff already, it might be fun pick up a Flip Ultra HD for about $200 and an underwater housing for another $50. You end up with a decent 720p video camera in a package that is easy to carry, and anyone can figure out how to use it...kids, grandparents, the neighbors.

 

[HighSide25]

Since you have the good stuff already, it might be fun pick up a Flip Ultra HD for about $200 and an underwater housing for another $50. You end up with a decent 720p video camera in a package that is easy to carry, and anyone can figure out how to use it...kids, grandparents, the neighbors.

to be clear, i dont OWN any. i use the others for the companies i work for, they get them after the program/game has been shot.

thanks for the advice. keep them coming!

 

[pole_position]

Sanyo has a waterproof one the shoots goodfor around 300

 

[DuckNut]

I am of no use on suggesting a camera...I am leaving on the 26th for Costa as well. Maybe with a "layover" in Belize.

Sorry I am useless