On Thu, 27 Dec 2001 01:01:14 +1000, "Richard Cavell" wrote:

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>I can't tell the difference for all domestic purposes between the cheapest
>camera and the ones that cost ten times as much.

You need a better TV...! ;-)
A sharp, well-set-up 27"+ TV, viewed close enough to provide
a satisfyingly large image without overwhelming with "empty
magnification", equipped with a good stereo sound system
(nothing fancy needed...), fed by an "S" cable from the
output of one of the better 3-chip Mini-DV camcorders
(see: www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/camcorder-comparison.htm)
used skillfully is just plain fun to watch...! ;-)
But, you are right, for those not into high image and
sound quality, almost any ol' camcorder gets the job
done...;-)