1. Saves to SD Card - Steve Garfield

2. Has Firewire output - Steve Garfield

3. Has audio in - Steve Garfield

4. Has mic that's configurable to shotgun or surround - Steve Garfield

5. Easily accessible power connection - Steve Garfield

6. Supports AT&T SIM card for live streaming - Steve Garfield

7. Allows for extended battery - Steve Garfield

8. Has physical volume controls vs. soft menu control - Steve Garfield

9. Saves video as QuickTime .mov files for direct editing - Steve Garfield

10. Tripod can remain attached while allowing removal of SD card - Steve Garfield

11. Visual feedback for sound input (so you know the Mic is working) - Gary Rosenzweig

12. Headphone jack to monitor sound - Gary Rosenzweig

13. RF remote control - Gary Rosenzweig

Nice list - Rodfather

The video camera I want is a better "pocket" camcorder. I posted here to discuss the perfect pocket camcorder. http://friendfeed.com/e... - Gregg H.

A CMOS sensor that doesn't make the video wobbly when panning. A global shutter vs rolling shutter. - Rodfather

Internal flash memory, and bluetooth capacity for wireless keyboard to chat with live streaming and for wireless mic or headset. - Alex Figueroa

14. An OS like Nokia S60 to support online live streaming services like Qik. - Steve Garfield