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On Fri, 4 Sep 2009 22:59:49 -0700 (PDT), liu <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:

>Nobody is willing to help? Can you suggest a discussion forum or
>rating of camcorders for newbie questions like this then! THANKS!

I think you are not getting many offers for help because your
situation is pretty impossible. I can't imagine you finding a new
camcorder for under $500.00 that would serve your needs.

David R. suggested you look into a used Canon HV20 or 30 and I would
encourage you to do so.

As for tripods.......$50.00 to $100.00 good luck with that, let me
know how that works for you.

The latest tripod I bought for my own HV30 is a Libec THM-20 and I got
it from B & H in N.Y.
It is currently on their site for $179.95 plus shipping. I haven't
used mine much but so far I am quite happy with it.
--
Bob Ford
Images In Motion
www.imagesinmotion.com

Bob Ford wrote:
> On Fri, 4 Sep 2009 22:59:49 -0700 (PDT), liu <(E-Mail Removed)>
> wrote:
>
>> Nobody is willing to help? Can you suggest a discussion forum or
>> rating of camcorders for newbie questions like this then! THANKS!

missed what you wanted it for? however, $500 wont buy you much of
anything serious.

"ushere" wrote in ...
> Bob Ford wrote:
>> liu wrote:
>>> Nobody is willing to help? Can you suggest a discussion forum or rating
>>> of camcorders for newbie questions like this then! THANKS!
>
> missed what you wanted it for? however, $500 wont buy you much of
> anything serious.

From his (inadequate) description, it doesn't sound like he needs it
for anything "serious".

Richard Crowley wrote:
> "ushere" wrote in ...
>> Bob Ford wrote:
>>> liu wrote:
>>>> Nobody is willing to help? Can you suggest a discussion forum or rating
>>>> of camcorders for newbie questions like this then! THANKS!
>> missed what you wanted it for? however, $500 wont buy you much of
>> anything serious.
>
> From his (inadequate) description, it doesn't sound like he needs it
> for anything "serious".
>
>
in which case, $500 is probably over budget ;-)