Go for the one that records HD and allows transfer to pc in hd format (no compression) or burn to bluray

If the camcorder's dvd writer works like conventional dvd recorder, it should allow deleting tracks and rewriting new scenes over it, but then your sequence will be off-whacked.

As for HD recording, think many people still new to this. I've got friend who has rm5k sony hd camcorder for a year now, but till now, still haven't finish the HDD space (slow user). He even blur about what to do if it becomes full.

To me, I think recording in HD format avhcd, requires at least a bluray writer and player in order to play HD format on your tv. Otherwise, pc should be fine.

I personally like canon, for its color.

Go see and compare yourself at electronics stores eg. BEST DENKI

Newbie question about HD formats in different brands.

Is it true that different brands have different concept/file formats? Sony = AVHCD, canon = ??, panasonic = ??

When recording in HD, are the files able to directly copy to external pc and watch directly without conversion?