[Zoner]

So, my fiance wants a digital video camera, right? I figured I'd ask the community for some advice, as I have absolutely no clue about them.

I was looking at the DVD-recording ones, but they're a little too pricey. I'd need one that can transfer video to my computer using USB 2.0, since I don't have Firewire. I s'pose I could buy a Firewire card...

I also don't want to break zee bank.

I checked Future Shop and here're the models they list (that are in my price range of $500-$800):

Canon ZR80 MiniDV
JVC GR-D22U MiniDV
JVC GR-D32U MiniDV
JVC GR-D74U MiniDV
Panasonic PV-GS13 Digital Palmcorder
Panasonic PV-GS9 Digital Palmcorder
Samsung SC-D101 MiniDV
Sony DCR-HC20 MiniDV Handycam

Main criteria are:

- Under $800
- Doesn't suck
- Still photo capability
- Easy to use
- MiniDV
- Doesn't suck

It's gonna be pretty much point-and-shoot, so I don't need something that Martin Scorcese would buy.

I guess I'll just ask the pimple-faced nerds at Future Shop or Best Buy what they would recommend.

Any recommendations from you dudes?