Sony CCD TRV 608
In my opinion this is the best camcorder u can get for less.
Sony CCDTRV608 Hi8 Camcorder with 3.0" LCD, Video Light & USB Streaming
Features:
Hi8 camcorder
20x optical, 560x digital, zoom with SteadyShot image stabilization
3 inch color LCD and black and white EVF
NightShot infrared mode for lowlight shooting
USB port for USB streaming when connected to a PC
can be used as a Webcam
This Camcorder's Hi8 video format delivers a detailed, high-resolution picture and an easy-to-use 3" SwivelScreen LCD. Plus, the new USB streaming function lets you connect it to a PC and broadcast live video with audio, or even play back recorded video scenes. The 20x Optical/560x Digital zoom brings your subjects in close and the NightShot 0 lux feature lets you keep shooting after the sun goes down.
In a world increasingly dominated by digital, Hi8 offers a refreshingly good format for home video. Despite the big press that MiniDV, Digital8, and the new MicroMV have been getting, many people still prefer the tried and true Hi8. It offers the highest quality outside of digital and is a good choice for everyday shooting. As long as you just want to document your family's life, and send videos to grandma, you aren't really giving anything up.