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... any recommendations. Budget is minimal, around $50 - $100, at best. number of mega pixels? Ease of transferring to computer?

Rich,

If you want this for analyzing throws, you don't need much. It should, of course, have an lcd screen. You'll need to have a slow playback (1/2 or 1/4 speed) and preferablly, frame-by-frame advance. This allows you the throw, then review. A remote control is a must. Extras batteries may not be necessary, but are nice to have (especially for long sessions).

The pure digital camcorders make transferring to the computer a snap, since the video is stored on a flash memory card. However, you have to check the specs as many cut back on features you want, like frame-advance, but give it the ability to play MP-3s.

Tape camcorders can be had fairly cheap, but you have to check to see if it has a USB or iLINK (aka firewire) connection for transfers to the PC. Aiptek makes a line of inexpensive digital camcorders ($75-$200) that fit the bill and have acceptable quality.

Tape camcorders can be had fairly cheap with a surprising number of features, but you have to check to see if it has a USB or iLINK (aka firewire) connection for transfers to the PC.

Thanks for the info, Mike. You are correct, I am looking for a video camera to video myself and break down what I am doing wrong or could be doing differently. Now I just have to wait for that income tax refund to come in.