Best Camera to take to a concert?

I have just deleted my original post as I have just bought myself a really super (in my opinion) camera which is absolutely brilliant for videoing at concerts, the sound element is superb. I just thought I would post to help anyone decide if they are on a search for such an item. I had a hard job choosing because I know so little about photography really and did do quite a bit of research before I finally decided (within my budget):

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Digital Camera

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Super compact super zoom

28mm wide-angle 14x zoom lens

The PowerShot SX210 IS combines compact, take-anywhere proportions with a wide 28mm Canon lens, perfect for capturing landscapes or group shots. A 14x optical zoom lets you fill the frame with distant subjects, while the 4-stop optical Image Stabilizer prevents image blur due to camera shake throughout the long zoom range.

14.1 Megapixels
With a high resolution 14.1 MP sensor, make poster-size prints or creatively crop images.
7.6 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD
A wide aspect 7.6 cm (3.0”) PureColor II G LCD is ideal for shooting and playback of HD movies in wide format. A tempered glass layer improves strength and ensures high visibility even when shooting in bright conditions.

High Definition Movies
Create stunning HD 720p movies with stereo sound, then use the integrated HDMI port to connect to a compatible HDTV. Dynamic Image Stabilization keeps movies free from camera shake while the optical zoom can be used to get close to your subject. Smart Auto – also available in Movie shooting – delivers the best results for your shooting scene.

Effortless Shooting
Smart Auto and Easy shooting modes use Scene Detection Technology to determine subject brightness, contrast, distance and hue. The camera then selects the appropriate scene from a possible 22, and applies optimal settings. Smart Flash Exposure intelligently controls flash power and usage to ensure natural results in a variety of conditions.

Face Detection Technology
A suite of Face Detection technologies detects up to 35 faces in a scene and adjusts focus, exposure, flash settings and white balance for natural-looking results.

Smart Shutter
This versatile shooting mode lets you remotely trigger the shot by either winking, smiling, or when an extra face enters the frame.

i-Contrast
During shooting or playback, i-Contrast optimises dynamic range and contrast for a scene – retaining detail in shadows and preventing overexposure of highlights.
DIGIC 4

The DIGIC 4 processor delivers richly detailed, clean images, even when shooting at high ISO speeds. DIGIC 4 also drives exceptional processing speeds, responsive operation, and Servo AF/AE – which tracks moving subjects, keeping them in focus and correctly exposed.

Creative shooting modes
Shooting modes include Full Manual, Av and Tv for total creative control, and Low Light, plus Miniature and Fish-eye Effect.

14x optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle 14.1 MP Optical Image Stabilizer 7.6 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD HD movies. HDMI Smart Auto, Face Detection Smart Flash Exposure, i-Contrast DIGIC 4 & Servo AF/AE Manual Control Creative shooting modes. Smart Shutter
Optical zoom (x) 14
Megapixels 14.1
Sensor type CCD
Colour Black, Purple, Gold
Focal length (wide) 28
Focal length (tele) 392
Max aperture (wide) 3.3
Max aperture (tele) 5.9
Viewfinder type TFT LCD
Movie mode 1280 x 720
Screen size 3 inch
Card format SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Battery model Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-5L
Weight (g) 215
Size 105.8 x 59.3 x 31.9mm
Resolution 4320 x 3240
Sensor size 1/2.3 inch
Minimum focus distance 5cm
Exposure modes 23 Scene Modes
Screen resolution 230,000
File formats JPEG compression, (Exif 2.2 [Exif Print] compliant), MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo)]
Connectivity Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible), HDMI Mini Connector, A/V output (PAL/NTSC)
Flash type Built in
Flash metering Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Shutter speed max 1/3200 sec
Shutter speed min 1 sec
Image stabilisation Yes
ISO min 80
ISO max 1600
PictBridge Yes
Face detection Technology Yes

Easy YouTube uploader
For fast and easy uploading of your video clips to sharing websites like YouTube, Easy Web Upload software is included free in the box. This displays your movie clips and can store your YouTube log in details, so you can just select your clip and upload with one click.

With a 16GB memory card you can video for approximately 1hr 25mins which I think is brilliant. I recently videoed a classical concert and the results were absolutely stunning. All I had to do was press the 'record' button and it took care of everything (except, of course, for zooming in and out).

Price is around £250 (shop around)!

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