For high quality video recording on a digital camera, look for a camera that can film in 720p HD. I am a big fan of Canon, and I currently use a Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. It is pretty affordable, and also serves as a great point-and-shoot. It's a compact camera that does everything! The only drawback is it doesn't have a front facing display, so I can't see what I'm recording unless I have a mirror behind the camera. If this is an important feature to you, you could look into digital cameras or even camcorders with a flip screen.