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The Panasonic SDR-S18 is a great looking high-definition camcorder that records video directly to an integrated 30GB hard disk drive. That's enough to hold up to seven hours of best-quality video, and at its lowest quality setting, the SDR-S18 is capable of storing 27 hours worth of memories. If you're looking for an excellent solution to your video storage needs, the SDR-S18 is definitely a camcorder worth investigating.

The Canon Vixia FS10 records directly to an on-board 8GB flash drive, bringing camcorders into the 21st century. One of the benefits of flash memory is that it is very durable. Flash drives lack moving parts (unlike hard disk drives) and are less susceptible to damage, especially in situations that might require some rocking and rolling. The FS10 is also fairly affordable, as it is not a high-definition camcorder.

The Sony HDR-UX10 is an intriguing hybrid, allowing you to hedge your bets by recording to both mini-DVDs and removable, flash-based Memory Stick cards. It's kind of an evolutionary step between old media and new media. The UX10 also features Sony's "Face Detection" technology which claims to focus precisely on the faces of your subjects, making sure your videos capture what's truly important.