I started shooting video in 2013 and up until then had always shot photos. Before making a purchase, I had to decide what my requirements were and then do research and read reviews on current models. My first requirement was the camera had to be compact enough to fit in a pocket, have a long battery life and be High Definition. I never pay full price and found a great deal on a close-out at a local office supply store. I chose a Toshiba Camileo H30 full HD Resolution 1920x1080p with 5x Optical Zoom and 10MP CMOS Sensor. The camera has Video Stabilization (720p), HDMI Interface and is YouTube ready. I installed an 8GB SDHC Class 4 Memory Card and that takes care of all my requirements. I stay with outdoor scenes and a variety of subjects. I am very pleased with the performance and the only negative is the view finder can be hard to see in bright sunlight. The addition of a tripod would be useful. Enjoy the show.