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No need to buy a fancy, top-of-the-line camcorder. It is possible to make a perfectly good recording with an iPod or a smartphone camera28 (small tripods for these can cost under $10). If you want to buy a camcorder, there are numerous online reviews you can look at to find one that meets your need. If money is tight, check to see if your college has video cameras available for students to check out. You might also consider buying a camcorder with other classmates and then selling it and splitting the proceeds once the term has ended. Whichever option you choose, be sure to use a device that is familiar and easy to use.