Cheap Way to Shoot 720p Video - S6100?

[ITXGamer]

Hello all,

I am looking for a cheap way to film 720p video. The filming will be indoors and well lighted. No rapid motion.

I was considering a pocket HD camcorder (like the Flip) but most are fixed focal length and need to be a minimum of 5 feet from the subject. I need to work with inches, not feet. And I need it to have a tripod mount.

The Sony Touch Bloggie seemed like the best pocket camcorder and it had auto focus for macro work, but at $199, I thought that I might find a budget point and shoot that will do HD video for cheaper.

I'm leaning towards a Nikon S6100, on sale for $149. The video doesnt have to be flawless, just acceptable.

Anyone have any suggestions? Budget is <$200.

Thanks.

 

[Fardringle]

This is a small sample video from steves-digicams.com and this one is from the camera info page on images.nikon.com (click the last thumbnail on the right below the sample picture to view the sample video). You can decide for yourself if the video quality is acceptable or not...

 

[ITXGamer]

Thanks! I'll check those out.

 

[pontifex]

I saw a bloggie touch at my local costo this weekend for $149