Replying to Buying first video camera.

All right, so within the next week I am going to buy my first camera for this winter. Since the searchbar sucks, I wasnt able to find that many good threads that gave me the info i wanted. Alright so basically I want you guys to recommend me some cameras based on what you think is best.

I am not sure what format to get whether it be MiniDV or flash as from experiance I do not know whats best.

I am willing to spend up to $600 no more

I am most likely thinking of buying from bhphotovideo.com but if you guys have any different suggestions then I am open for that.