Camcorder Query

[Digital_Paladin_]

hi all,

i am traveling to usa next month and want to buy camcorder asap. my budget

is around 400$ max.

Should i go for DV or DVD or HDD?

I need no professional stuff. i aint gonna do all manual setts and stuff.

I just need simple recording with good quality is must. to record the party

or in house functions etc.

kindly suggest me brand and model. Thanking you all for ur support forever.