What is the best camcorder out there that is worth the buy, im thinking of getting one, but i have no idea as to which i should choose from, if i buy the hdd ones would they have a compartment slot for sd cards or memory sticks? my budget 2500 at most.

My last camcorder was a dv, ive neever used the newer ones

First all what the purpose of usage? Travel? Project? Assignment?

If you need Full HD Handycam i suggest you to trade in your old Handycam at Sony Style (RM500 discount). For HDR-XR100E or HDR-TG5E.

Or just settle with HDR-CX100E.

usually hdd type come with Micon SD card slot...

JVC's the BEST

BEST in

- ergonomic design, sleek and compact
- innovative features
- R & D

A bit above ur budget at RM2.9k, Canon Legria HF-200. New Product, runs on SD, Full HD, Pic Quality is same as HF-20 which is RM1k more expensive, just no 32GB HD.

Ai-ya.... I picked a Panansonic over JVC due to pricing and branding (thot Pany is better then JVC).

Anyway for RM2.5k u can get fullHD but SD only. For HDD & FullHD w CMOS u need to touch RM3k; if u want 3MOS (better colour) then RM3.5k. U will run out of battery power (3 hours) b/4 u use up 32GB (largest SD) which is appox 4 hours of 1920p & HDD cost RM600 to replace!!!

If resolution is secondary (Non FullHD) then u can get a 80GB HDD camcoder for RM1.5k

I don't think here is the right place to ask ...
try here: http://forum.lowyat.net/PhotographyDigitalImaging&Video
...and here: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/332952