I've had an idea swimming around in my head for a mini-movie . I walked around the centre of my town at night and realised that it could be a real good setting for a Neo-Noir kinda thing .
So i've decided to get off my butt and film this thing or it'll drive me crazy .
One problem , dont actually have camera and dont know what to get . I definetly want to get a DV one but dont know what kind or how far my money will get me in terms of Quality .
If anyone could suggest a decent camera (nothing more than 300 quid) i'll be forever praying for your fortune .

you want something like a Sony PD150. Not sure if you'll find one for £300 but you could hire one. you just have to schedule your shoot dates so that you get eveything you need. It's a good habit to get in to anyway. Or you could join shooting people and hook up with someone local who has their own kit. where there's a will there's a way. good luck

Yeah , thanks .

It all depends on what catches your eye, I picked up a DV camera which was meant to be £270(ish) but I got it for £200.

It works fine and it does what it's meant to so I'm happy with it.

pd150 is more like £3,000. But if you want to make a movie and haven't had any education etc, just start with a camcorder.

Plenty here around the £300 mark:
http://search.ebay.co.uk/camcorder_Camcorders_W0QQcatrefZC12QQfltZ9QQfromZR8QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsacatZ23781

Also get a copy of Camcorder User or What Camcorder at most newsagents. They have a run down of Camcorders on the market at the moment, their specifications, and price range. They also explain many tecknical jargon and shooting tips.

http://www.camuser.co.uk/

http://www.whatcamcorder.net/

Worth checking.

Lastly, if you are near Coventry, there is a videographers show selling the latest video equipment. Check here:
http://www.iov.co.uk/showarticle.pl?id=2531&n=240

Good luck!

Cool , i'll have a look at that mag . Thanks people .