I know a little 'bout 'em, but can't afford the Canon GL .
Any BTDT ?
I'm looking at JVC. Here's a few:

JVC GR-DV3000



JVC GR-DV3000U



JVC GR-DV2000

If you've seen any of my videos here, they were shot on the JVC-GR-D72U.

Nice cam. Has digital video ( DV ) tape and SD memory stick. Also very light in the hand. View finder and flip out LCD screen. Stereo mics and very nice zoom capable.

Does stills and has many nice features including video editing software bundle.

Inexpensive and available at CostCo for around $350.

KT

well i dont own a video camera... yet, i am going to circuit city in 3 hrs, because they are selling a samsung 8 mm for 150. i know its not digital but i dont need it really so it will do what i need. the nice part is teri's mother is buying it for an ealry x mas present