I actually work at a large electronics retailer and we have a new samsung sport mini-dv camcorder that should hold up to you needs. it's coated with a rubberized material and was actually made to get banged up doing extreme sports and other ruff activities. it holds up to regular wear and tear much better than anything else on the market. it is not really a simple camcorder in that it has a lot of features the really expensive ones do + some exclusive features but, here's the best part: well under $500!!! you can find this fine peice of hardware at any large electronics chain that's worth anything. unfortunatly i do not remember the model # and am too lazy to look it up for you! =-)
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I actually work at a large electronics retailer and we have a new samsung sport mini-dv camcorder that should hold up to you needs. it's coated with a rubberized material and was actually made to get banged up doing extreme sports and other ruff activities. it holds up to regular wear and tear much better than anything else on the market. it is not really a simple camcorder in that it has a lot of features the really expensive ones do + some exclusive features but, here's the best part: well under $500!!! you can find this fine peice of hardware at any large electronics chain that's worth anything. unfortunatly i do not remember the model # and am too lazy to look it up for you! =-)