Given these criteria, which camcorder would you recommend?

As I research more, the more questions arise. Of the four kinds of camcorders *(High Definition, Standard Definition, Flash Memory, Standard Definition DVD, and Standard Definition mini DVD)*, *which kind is best suited for iMovie '09?* I realize that there is a link which shows which camcorders work with it, but my question is narrower. By this I mean:
I read that CMOS image sensors conflict with the Image Stabilization in iMovie '09. Therefore, I do not want a camcorder with a CMOS IMAGE SENSOR. It has to be the other kind.
A sideshoot question: If the camcorder lacks Image Stabilization, will that be taken care of in the iMovie '09 application? If so, then I don't need to look for IS as a requirement in a camcorder.
I read that there are ways that one can make a standard definition look like high definition on the YouTube video, so I think that High Definition is not that crucial. I saw a YouTube video shot with a camcorder that did not have High Definition, and it/the video, look very very sharp. It looked High Def without the downsides of High Def.
Because I want a small camcorder, I chose the Flash Memory Camcorders. I also love the idea of having separate memory cards for raw footage in each video.
I now have a Sony digital video camera recorder DCR-TRV 11, which uses cassettes, so I do not need to get another one of the same type. I want one that is smaller *that works seamlessly with iMovie '09* with no extra steps involved such as decompressing a compressed video. I read something that jolted me: It said that flash memory compresses the video and that one would have to de-compress that video. *IS THIS TRUE?*
Can anyone give me some thoughts and advice or wise counsel on this?
I am looking at the *Canon FS100,*
*Canon FS200,*
*Sony DCR-HC52*
Studying hard, but finding new questions around each corner.........
-L
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/I guess, this will be a record-breaking Lorna-twitters-thread.. /
ok, from top-to-bottom:
• list of Apple-tested devices: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3290?viewlocale=en_US
(this list means 'tested'! usually, devices of same 'family' do work, as XS100/listed, XS110/XS130 not listed but supported too.
• DVD-corders = NoGo .. (please, Lorna, don't ask why .. you don't want it. period. )
• CMOS-probs are demonstrated and explained on my site: http://sites.google.com/site/karstenschluter/imovie09jellodemo
you will hardly get now-adays a non-CMOS consumer camcorder..
one simple (=in means of doesn't work everytime) workaround: set shutter-speed as short as possible.. IF device supports manual shutter speed...
• nothing replaces HiDef. period.
• .. but *HiDef ≠ HiDef* .. there are devices claiming 'FullHD', but using plastic-lenses, offering only digital-zoom, 'chip' is small as a pin-head, no native 1080-pixel res, PLUS low bitrates.
• compressing... bitrates define pic-quality. actual top-of-the-line: ~22Mbit/sec; 15-17 is fine; any under 10 is nonsense with FullHD ..
.. which uses cassettes, so I do not need to get another one of the same type.
so, why is the HC-52 on your list ?
all three devices on your list are SD - any reason for that?
imho, SD + flash-mem devices usually compress too much (=low bitrate)
what is your main delivery media? DVD? web? ... ?
a good source for tech. info is camcorderinfo.com
general 'Lorna advice':
there is no such thing as the perfect device.
make your own list of needs&want-haves; what about mic-in? what about battery charger? what about 'handling'/too big, too small? what about size of wallet? what about tripod, scuba-cases, wireless mics, lights...? ...
NO, Lorna, don't answer too me, answer yourself..

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