[KH]

I do a lot of basic videos using my stills camera and am considering upgrading to get better quality footage.

I've only just started my search and am unsure whether to get a stills camera with HD recording or a HD camcorder with good stills output.

Any good recommendations welcomed.

[saltbeef]

any advice? i'm considering getting a Samsung HMX-H100P

[lagerstarfish]

HD camcorder with good stills output.

How good? The Mighty HV20/30/40 can take reasonable stills up to 2048 x 1536, but even then they are not as good as £100 stills camera can take.

What sort of budget are you looking at in total?

[KH]

What sort of budget are you looking at in total?

Budget up to £500.

Have been looking at the Flash camcorders that use SD cards.  Have been looking at these:

Sony Handycam HDR-CX105E
Samsung HMX-H104
Panasonic HDC-SD20
Canon LEGRIA HF200

[slackline]

I know £2.50 about camcorders, but probably worth making sure they support a) high speeds; b) High capacity.