Any compact digital camera for $400 or less?

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I need a digital camera that can take good pictures, but most importantly have good HD video capability with excellent zoom that doesn't mess up quality.

I'm planning to mount the camera on a hat and record my target shooting. I need to be able to record small clay targets moving fast and far.

This is how I want the camera mounted:

http://www.hatcams.com/index.html

HD video capability is really important here since I will be turning my head a lot and I need to be able to see something small moving away from me quickly. Ideally, it should be no more than $400.

Answer
For your budget $400, I would recommend Canon PowerShot SX50 HS, it's a best camera that have a good zoom (50x Optical zoom) and 1080p Full HD Video with a dedicated movie button.
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I am looking for a new camera?

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I am wanting a high zoom (40x zoom or higher) and I rounded my choices to Canon PowerShot SX50 12.1 MP Ultra-Zoom Digital Camera with 50x Optical Zoom and Nikon COOLPIX P510 Black 16MP Digital Camera w/ 42x Optical Zoom Lens. Between those two what would your pick be and why and is there something else that you would recommend no more than $450. There is about a $60 difference between the two. I own a smaller nikon but I am leaning toward the Canon...Thanks for the advice.
I will be attending a race and need something with a good zoom. And I am not much of a photographer so I want the camera to do the work...Not big on DSLR's...

Answer
Go with the Canon. Fewer megapixels in a tiny sensor means marginally better high ISO performance. Of course you could buy a DSLR like the Sony SLT a37 for a mere $498.00 but its 3x (18-55mm) zoom wouldn't impress anyone. The picture quality, however, would be impressive.

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