Do digital cameras double as digital video recorders?

If not that's ok, I'm thinking about buying one. DO you know of any good brands, that won't cost me my left and right arms. I'm willing to spend up too 120 on it, but thats its. Are there any good cheap brand ones? Not too cheap that it doesn't work good, or the quality is bad.

Any advice on buying would be great.
Thanks

most digi cams have a video function. but video takes up so much space that most will only record a few minutes worth. if you only have $120 you're not going to get much quality even in for the photos. but even in that price range there should still be video capabilities. just keep in mind that most digi-cams are going to record in vga or svga. around 640x480 resolution. so don't plan on creating any dvd's out of the video footage you shoot. but for posting on youtube, myspace, and the like it should be fine.

Huh?

I dont know what brand it is but mine does. I had to buy a chip though so it can record for along time.

Some do, some don't

Some cammeras have the function, depends on brand and model. And also recording time will vary depending on how large of a memory card you purcahse

Many newer ones will record short clips of video, but for videos over about 30 seconds, you're better off with a digital video recorder.
There are so many, it depends on what you will be doing with it to decide which is best.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Camcorders/2001-...

Many digital cameras have video recording on them these days. I got a Kodak Easy Share C315 for $90 and it works great. I got it on sale. The video on mine does not have sound though. If you are looking for sound you may have to pay a little bit more. There are many sales on Kodak right now that end soon. There are cameras for very cheap and some with free shipping i think.

Most, if not all digital cameras these days, can record 'video',
usually as an avi....but a dedicated video handycam is obviously far better in terms of picture quality.
Make sure that you buy one that can record video with sound...at 640X480 at 30 fps (thats about the best quality available in digicams).
And you will need a FAST memory card such as Sandisk Ultra II or Extreme III (a 1 GB card will only let you record about 8-9 minutes of video).
The best brand that I can think of that takes great 'video' is Canon...but its not what I would call a'cheap' brand. You pay for what you get...a lot of times.

Hi, perhaps you can also try google picasa.

picasa is a Google's photo software. It's what should've come with your camera.

It can Edit , organise and Share you picture and small video flips.

It's very easy to use and is free, just like Google

Download it free and just have a try:

http://www.bernanke.cn/google-picasa/

Good Luck!