Best video camera to use with Apple TV?

I have Apple TV and love it so far. I want to buy a video camera, and need to know what is the best choice for a camcorder in the $200-$300 range, that will record quality video which can be easily downloaded into iTunes and played on Apple TV. I know there are issues with converting video from the "pocket" HD cameras such as the Flip and Kodak Zi8, so it can be played on Apple TV. I don't mind making such a conversion if it's easy and doesn't require a big expenditure on additional software/ accessories.
My set-up is: iTunes 9 on a Dell PC with Windows XP
Apple TV (connected via wireless network)
Samsung 52" LCD HDTV
Message was edited by: Northmag

I have Apple TV and love it so far. I'm looking to buy a video camera, and need to know what is the best choice for a camcorder in the $200-$300 range. I want quality video that can be easily downloaded into iTunes and played on Apple TV. I don't mind standard definition if it will still look good on a large HDTV. Two concerns I have with the HD cameras (other than price of course) are file storage issues, and the problems with converting the HD video files so they can be played on Apple TV. I don't mind doing such conversions, just as long as it's not too cumbersome and doesn't require a big expenditure on additional software or accessories. I actually just bought the Kodak Zi8, but it seems incompatable with iTunes, and I'm not really all that impressed with the image quality for an HD camera.
My set-up is: iTunes 9 on a Dell PC with Windows XP
Apple TV (connected via wireless network)
Samsung 52" LCD HDTV

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