Cheap Camera with Video functionality

[jj80]

Hoping someone can recommend me a cheap camera.

Gonna take photos with it, don't have to be mega resolution just better than a phone. I would also like some video functionality.

It will probably spend most of its time doing short videos of my niece, dogs, and me working out so I can annoy you guys with technique tips on squats/deads/etc.

Panasonic DMC-FH8GN-k 16.1MP Digital Camera - Digital Cameras - JB Hi-Fi - Smashing Prices!
$129 at JB HI Fi looks ok?

 

[bull]

The main difference in cheap cameras is the lens quality. I have been told that Sony lenses are about as good as it gets at that level. Just ask a few questions.

 

[miicah]

I bought a panasonic lumix about 3 years ago and it takes video fine, so anything you can get these days around ~$150 should be much of a muchness.

 

[NightFallTech]

Canon handhelds are good and most take AA batteries which is a plus i find. I use a Canon 570IS when not using my SLR.

 

[Brick]

What sort of phone have you got? My Galaxy S2 (which is outdated now) takes crystal clear Hi def video and the 8 mp camera is fantastic.

Photo quality is as good as the 12mp Panasonic lumix work bought me for taking site photos. Videos are better on the phone then on the camera.

 

[Mickydoo]

Ive got a $200 cannon camera, takes video as big as as the sd card in it. The main issue with taking vids with it is the sound, you need to be pretty close the get it. The quality is better than the daughters ipod though.

 

[jj80]

Got a shitty phone that was the problem. Ended up picking up a cheap Canon for $120, we'll see how it goes.......

 

[lex]

either a small cannon (ixus 95) or iphone5 - most of the time can't be bothered using dslr

pics taken on iphone 5 around christmas at Nambucca Heads
Lagscum's deviantART Gallery

 

[HairyMerkin]

I'm pretty sure most cheap cameras do video.