Michael Patrick Brady

My latest Forbes.com feature, HD Camcorders For Any Budget, ran today.

It’s a general survey of high-definition camcorders, running from low-end models like the Flip Mino HD ($229) all the way up to the expensive and excellent Panasonic TM300 ($1,300). Of particular note is how digital cameras are beginning to emerge as a mid-price option for HD video recording. I’m still not sold on relatively affordable HD cams like the Mino HD or the Creative Vado HD.

They’re still too expensive for such stripped-down devices, and the lack of image stabilization is a serious flaw that limits their potential.