I have three video cameras. I will start out that I don't much video but am learning. Oh, and I am certified in Digital Apps, and did take a course where I had to learn how to not only video tape but teach it. However, I don't teach it and haven't. Makes my head explode. I would only offer to seniors, or mature juniors as it involves long term projects. Average high school student cannot deal. I might do it at a large high school with more students to pick from but we're a 4A.
My favorite camcorders for agility trials are Flips. Cheap point and shot cameras. I know have two. The reason I like them is that they are light weight and you can hand them to the clueless and they can get a decent video for you. Also they are durable, hard to break, difficult to get sand in and are cheap if you lose them. I just got a 30 minutes Flip from WOOT.com for $70 bucks, ordered on Wednesday got today.
My expensive camera is a JVC I've picked up used and had out of the house once. I've got it set up for a tripod and am going to make some videos of my Christmas training sessions.
So far I like it. Fairly easy to use, especially since I don't have the patience to read manuals. I write them, but I only read them when I want to do something NOW.
My advice: watch the internet and buy cheap stuff. Works for me.
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