If your just starting out, I would recommend something like a flip camera, you should practice with a cheaper camera before you move onto 1080p (Video Cameras like that's prices usually start around 300 dollars) Then again having said that, here are some links to some nice, affordable, 1080p Camerashttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/The+Sharper+Image+-+High-Definition+5.0MP+Digital+Camcorder+with+3%22+Touch+Screen/9921527.p?skuId=9921527&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=9921527&ref=06&loc=01&id=1218195466291http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Howell-DV1200HD-ZoomTouch-Touchscreen/dp/B003F6B12Mhttp://www.ritzcamera.com/product/EP93233387.htmutm_medium=productsearch&utm_source=google