Hi,
I was hoping to find some video people in here that have worked with camera's that can give me advice (sorry if this is forum for this)

Basically, I'd like to tape the cruises we do in the area. I'm thinking that because of this the two features that are most important are a great optical image stabilizer and great low light performance (alot of the meets happen at night) Secondary is long media recording times (some of the meets we have could last up to 6 hours and I dont want to bring alot of tapes etc with me)

Camera's I've looked at:
Sonry SR 11
Canon HV 30
Panasonic (forgot the model but it was a 40gig drive based one)

Price, I'm looking for a 800-1k camera in the 500-600 range, basing that off the fact that its the holiday season and should be able to find some good deals. (found the Canon HV 30 at newegg for 600)

So would any of recommend different models to look at in the same price range or do any of you have any experience with the above models, specifically in regards to taping car cruises

 

a very cheap (compared to your considerations) but solid solution is the gopro

http://www.goprocamera.com/index7.htm

 

thats is a cool little setup ...

 

http://www.zatzy.com/shop/catalog/pr...products_id/53