What’s a GREAT Digital Camcorder under $250?

I’m looking for a video camera to purchase for my office and also to recommend to teachers to buy for their classrooms. I already have a flip video camera, which I love; I’m looking for something a little bigger and fancier. Something I can maybe add a wireless mic to …

Thanks for suggestions in advance.

For under $250 with a mic in jack, you will probably be limited to a standard definition miniDV camcorder.

Other popular models for under $250 are the Aiptek HD+ and HD (both high definition models) and the RCA Small Wonder or the Flip (both standard definition models with software for uploading videos to YouTube).

Flip Camera Classroom Use Assignment

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