[12 piece bucket]

I am in the market for a camcorder. Probably in the $350-$500 range. As far as the missus is concerned it is to upgrade our current device for better preservation of happy times...however I intend to use it for better preservation of my machine! Any hints, opinions, admonitions, warnings, experinces, expertise (Your career as a mediocre porn producer/director does not count, Bucket, although I heard that you were a better director!)

Mike O, the FBI may be watching so no mention of the "snuff films" you have starred in, OK?

OK dude . . . the ticket is the Panasonic SDR-H40. I got minez for less than fo' hunid. It's a hard drive camera with 8000 on shutter speed. Takes good pics. The only thing I don't like is the software. It works really good but the editing function is a little cumbersome. They got a mini-dv deal too . . . . Henny has one and said that the editing on it is easier . . . . it's a little cheaper too.