What is a user friendly and very affordable portable camcorder that can take picture as well?

Question by Johnny1: What is a user friendly and very affordable portable camcorder that can take picture as well?
I don’t want one that can take still images and there is still the sound. I want something that takes good video and good pictures/photos? Which is a good buy or the best among these camcorder or video cameras lined up below with regards to as user-friendly and price affordability;
Which is a good buy or the best among these camcorder or video cameras lined up here: The Sony Handycam HDR-TG1 or Canon VIXIA HF R10 Camcorder or Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera (Blue) or Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9 or Flip MinoHD Camcorder 2nd Generation, 2 Hours (Brushed Metal)?

Best answer:

Answer by Ruby M
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Flip MinoHD Camcorder 2nd Generation, 2 Hours (Brushed Metal)
Technical Details
* All-new MinoHD is the world’s sleekest HD camcorder
* Captures 120 minutes of stunning HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory; no additional memory needed
* Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch pre-loaded FlipShare software
* FlipShare software makes it easy to email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still-image snapshots
* Large, 2-Inch anti-glare color display to play back and delete videos

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Flip MinoHD Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Chrome)
Technical Details
Color: Chrome
* Holds 60 minutes of HD-quality video (1280 x 720 resolution at 30 frames per second; 16:9 widescreen) on 4 GB of built-in memory
* Weighs only 3.3 ounces; Super-slim, super-sleek design, fits into your pocket or purse
* Limited Edition MinoHD Chrome features a shiny, reflective surface
* Flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch built-in FlipShare software
* FlipShare software lets you save and organize your videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, email your videos, and upload them

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waterproof and shock proof digi camera and/or camcorder?

Question by wana bigger bike: waterproof and shock proof digi camera and/or camcorder?
i want a camera that can take video and pictures or a video camera that can take pics but it needs to be water proof and also shock proof.

i ride dirtbikes so i need it to hold up if its in a pocket of my riding pants and can handle the little bit of water that can sometimes get my legs wet. i saw the Fujifilm XP or something and it claims to be what i want but how is its quality? i like olympus and canon cameras more.

any info would be nice

Best answer:

Answer by EDWIN
You should be able to get what you need from the Olympus Stylus Tough 3000.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1483

Its 2.95 at http://www.bhphotovideo.com with FREE USA shipping.

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