Cameras make the best Valentine's day gifts. Not only do they help you record the lovely day (if you gift it early enough ;-) ) , they also fill your courtship with pleasant memories. They are not toooo expensive and neither cheap or thoughtless.

I have recently been studying a selection of special Valentine models to choose from and find the Sanyo Dual Camera Xacti 720p HD VPC-CG10 Camcorder (Pink) fit for those crazy kids who prefers an upright form factor, then you are sure to enjoy the convenient handling of the Dual Camera Xacti 720p HD VPC-CG10 (Pink) Sanyo. Big on name, but compact in size, this camcorder fits in your hand naturally and is great for recording action like skateboarding and more low-key situations, such as family gatherings, as well. Containing a generous 10Mp CMOS sensor for high resolution stills, to go along with that 1280 x 720p HD footage, the CG10 records to lightweight SD/SDHC memory cards. The combination of this easily transferable media and the MPEG4 AVC/H.264 format makes uploading all your photos and videos to social media sites, and even your iPod, a snap.

Contrast that with the Creative Vado Pocket Video Camera (Pink), which will make you the envy of all your friends! This modern and sleek camcorder fits right in your pocket or bag and is thinner than a deck of cards ... bring it anywhere you go to record on-the-fly moments or to capture family events. With a VGA CMOS sensor and 640 x 480 resolution your video will be clean and bright every time you shoot. The internal flash memory offers 2GB of recording space that can hold up to 2 hours of video. And, the Vado is easy to use; just point and shoot, it's that simple.

But the Kodak Zx1 Pocket Video Camera (Red) scores high with its easy to use, go anywhere camcorder for the YouTuber in your life. Resistant to water, dirt, and most other perilous substances, the Zx1 is an excellent choice for recording at the beach or on the slopes, not to mention pretty much everywhere in-between. Choose your capture mode: 720p HD video in 60 or 30fps (16:9) or VGA for standard definition recording. The Zx1 doesn't just take video though, you can also take 3MP stills. The included HDMI cable lets you share all the action on your HDTV with friends and family, while the included software lets you upload your footage to YouTube (PC only) with just a touch. The included software also lets you create your own video mash-ups with music and still pictures as well as grabbing still clips from video.

Panasonic too offers an SDR-H80 60GB Standard Definition Camcorder, which is an entry-level option for the budget-minded. This lightweight camera features hybrid recording to both the 60GB hard disk drive and to removable SD/SDHC memory cards, while the included VideoCam software ensures easy uploading to YouTube. If you're intimidated by menus and numerous functions, the Intelligent Auto (iA) mode keeps things simple. iA mode automatically adjusts the H80's settings depending on the scene, allowing features like Face Detection and Scene Detection to take over, making sure you get the best shot possible. The SDR-H80 also boasts Panasonic's Optical 70x Ultra Zoom lens for zooming in on far off subjects with little to no loss in image quality. Advanced O.I.S., another useful tool, corrects for blur caused by motion and hand shake.