Sony and JVC (and maybe others) have some very compact camcorder/digital camera combo units that record to a hard drive and memory stick/card. I know that they can do both functions, but can you be recording a video, and then, while still recording video, snap off a still picture at the camera resolution (2 or 5 megapixel, or whatever, and not be a "screen capture" of the "lower" resolution video)?
Basically, I am trying to replace our old, big camcorder, and our camera is on its last leg, and I like the small size, and possibility of only needing to carry one device with me to all of the kids' stuff. My wife usually ends up video taping recitals, band and choir concerts, etc, and I take the still shots. It would be nice to be able to do both at the same time.
Does anyone know if this is possible with these "hybrid" cameras?
