What is the nicest looking video camera?

I am looking for a new video camera and have no idea what to buy. Please help?!?!?

• I am looking for a new video camera and I am pretty stupid with all of the technical stuff. So you can imagine how overwhelming it is to try to find one on the internet. I will soon be going to Afghanistan on deployment and want to take videos to post to youtube and show to friends and family. I'm looking for something with 10x or greater zoom and preferably 1080i or 720p HD. So pretty much something with good quality that is not outrageously priced . Night vision would also be a large plus. My price range is around 300 or 400 dollars. I do not mind if it is used just as long as it is in good condition. ANY advice is much appreciated! =]

• Answer:

  Nikon COOLPIX P300 as HD video is amazing! The focus stays sharp throughout. I don't think I'll be using the 1080p mode too often (I have a Canon VIXIA camcorder that records 1080p that I use for birthdays), 720p has made me very happy. Even the slow-motion mode can record in HD! Check out YouTube for cool slow-motion videos. A lot of new Canon models recently released can record in slow-motion but only very low quality, less than 640p.