Page 1 of DV Camcorder £99.50. One for the kiddies ??

"An all-in-one palm size digital video camera, digital camera and web cam with voice recorder, self portrait functions and colour LCD screen, 1280 x 1024 CMOS sensor, 128 MB internal memory...."

http://www.johnlewis.com/stores/product.asp?sku=230167536&str=668&CK=true

Nevermind kiddies - I`ve ordered one my myself.

Thanks for posting that MrX.

Here is more info from the john lewis website for anyone who want to know:

An all-in-one palm size digital video camera, digital camera and web cam with voice recorder, self portrait functions and colour LCD screen. H8cm x W3.5cm x D8cm.
Technical Specifications:

Sensor type: 1280 x 1024 CMOS sensor
Maximum number of colours: 16 million
USB port interface
Capture mode: Still image (JPEG format); AVI movie with audio (Motion JPEG)
Still images: High Resolution Mode (1280 x 1024 pixels); Lower Resolution Mode (640 x 480 pixels)
AVI image: High Resolution 640 x480 pixels with audio recording; Lower Resolution 320 x 480 pixels with audio recording
Image control: Auto exposure, auto white balance
Memory: 128Mbits SDRAM
External memory: Compact Flash (C.F. card option)
PC-Cam memory: 30fps for QVGA; 10 fps for VGA
LCD screen: 1.4", 4.096 colour STN LCD display for preview and playback
Self timer: 10 second self timer with beep
Batteries: 2 x AA (included)
TV-out: NTSC/PAL
Hot key: One for video/audio recording
USB Power: When connected to USB port, camera derives its power from the PC
Minimum System Requirements

Pentium 200MHz. processor or faster
32MB of RAM (64MB recommended)
Video card with minimum of 4MB RAM and capable of displaying at least 24-bit high colour
Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP
Available USB port


Features

Digital video camera: Record stunning video footage, and add music and narration to create a real movie
Digital still camera: Record up to 450 photographs in High Resolution, and even more photographs in Lower Resolution
Self portrait: Capture facial expressions of you and your friends through the Self Portrait reflector
Voice recorder: Record up to 31 minutes of voice, music or interviews at the touch of a button
PC web cam: Chat and see your friends and family, over the Internet
Video emails: Send your images or video to your friends, through email
Tripod included to enable you to participate in movies.
Software including: VideoMail, Power Director Pro, DV Camera Manager, Photo Exporer, Photo Express 3.0, Microsoft Net Meeting and Cool 360 Panorama software

Looks like a fun toy, but how much video footage can you shoot ?

I know it says 31mins voice recording etc but doesn`t actually say how much video footage you can film. Anyone out there got any idea of how much QVGA (30 fps) footage you can shoot on a 128Mbit memory ? 5 minutes ?

Like you say Mr X, could be a cool Xmas pressie for the kids !

Hmm...yeah how much video footage @ 30fps can it hold?

Home movies with the missus spring to mind.... ;-)

Here`s a couple of Jonh Lewis promotional offer links-

http://www.johnlewis.com/promo/Coupon.asp?CouponID=AD476B4665B6411A90D9CB8DAA864B49

http://www.johnlewis.com/promo/Coupon.asp?CouponID=47650168B6A64FB18110EF8185D74D33

Should get you a few quid off if you`re never bought from the John Lewis website. You can only use one of them

"Home movies with the missus spring to mind.........."

Well if it runs to 5 minutes, should do it..............but what am I going to do with the other 3 mins!! ;-D

"Home movies with the missus spring to mind...."

I hear Worzel Gummidge goes like a steam train.....!!

(Scarecrows need love too).

Just about to ring the cheadle store and ask about these (half an hour till they open) driving down if they have them, i`ll keep everyone informed if they can tell me anything about them on the phone.

The other 3 mins?...i suppose that `could` be foreplay, 3mins is quite along time for that though.... ;-D

Hasn`t anyone realised these camera`s are *****. They use CMOS sensors, the same as £20 webcams. Also the 128Mbit is only what `normal` cameras call 16MB.

Kodak are doing some good deals online at the moment. A fun kids camera, MP3 player and Vid cam for £29.99 and they are doing Refurbs with full 12 month guarantee for £99.99 & £129.99.

The latter camera includes 2.2 megapixle, optical zoom CF card slot and Video mode. etc etc

http://www.kodak.com/GB/en/corp/store/catalog/Category.jhtml;jsessionid=TF4LJHM00M0VBQHIO3JHWGQ?CATID=7936

sounds good!