Recommendations on small portable Video Camcorder

[Jeremy Williams]

I'm looking into getting a small video camcorder for Christmas and didn't know if anyone had any recommendations. I'm specifically looking for something that could fit in a pocket that has a built-in USB and accepts flash memory cards. HD would be great, but I'd rather find something under $200 if possible.

So far I've found the RCA Small Wonder, the Flip Mino and the Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Camera.

Any suggestions?

[Taulbee Jackson]

You might look at this one - we just bought four of these Aipteks at the marketing firm where I work, and are using them for some projects. They shoot in 1080p, which is pretty incredible for their size (and their price), and shoot on removable flash media - about 1 hour per 4gb of space (but the battery life is only an hour). Comes with a USB cable. Price is $135. I'll try and post some sample video here from the camera.
Flip also just released an HD version, I believe.

Links:

http://www.amazon.com/Aiptek-1080P-Definition-Camcorder-Silver/dp/B...


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HSOFI2/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=255...

[Jeremy Williams]

Thanks for the recommendation. I actually saw the Apitek 720p camcorder earlier and I was looking at that one. I have one question for you about the 1080p one though. On the Amazon reviews, it mentioned that the video is recorded in .mov format and is only (easily) editable on Macs. The problem is that I have a PC. Does the Apitek 1080p come with video editing software or do I need to go out and find some?

Thanks again for the suggestion!

[Nicki Laycoax]

You should contact Patric Welch. He would be able to answer your questions!

@mrnoobie on Twitter.

[Jeremy Williams]

Good call, I didn't think about Patric!