I have 2 problems with trying to film when i go snowboarding. Either the camera gets a condensation problem and shuts down, or none of my friends wants to waste 3 of their runs filming or holding a bulky camera.So,I got interested when I saw these small sanyo xacti camcorders that shot in HD which would be better quality than my basic sony hanycam. Then I saw some that were waterproof which would be very helpful as I have seem to repeatedly repair camcorders that I take in the snow. It seems great, something that I can keep in my snowboard jacket, something that’s durable(less moving parts), something that has pretty decent quality(mpeg 4 HD), all for under $500. I was also looking at the Panasonic SDR-SW20 although it doesn’t shoot in HD, its small and durable.

Or, should I just tell my friends to suck it up, and get a cheap 3ccd camera for snowboarding, treat it carefully, and end up with a camera with way better image stabilization? such as a panasonic pvgs 320?

Or…since they’re both pretty cheap, i can get both, small and waterproof for powder days, better quality 3 chip 320 for park days? HA HA HA, I need help?

This camera is awesome! A friend of mine just showed me hers and I’m getting it for my girlfriend. It’s sooo small!!!I just read that they’re the official camera of ms. universe. I didn’t know much about DXG, but they must have done well with this one.

http://www.pitchengine.com/dxgusa/2009-miss-universe-and-miss-teen-usa-contestants-go-behind-the-scenes-with-the-new-dxg-luxe-collection-camcorders/20556/

And the camera is only $150. I hope I win big points with the gfriend lol. See the fashionable cams here:

http://www.dxgusa.com/miss-universe-2009

I’m getting pink.