I use a canon fs300. It uses an sd card. I prefer the sd cards, they are a ton easier to put onto a computer, much easier to find a certain clip and to erase clips too. The quality of video is very good, and it also has a very good mic and zoom. The recording light is very bright for its size it very light and very reasonably priced. Its a canon so you know its going to be quality. Right now they have a $20 reabte going too. Take a look at them here.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search...093+4291570227

btw it takes very good still photos as well.