Cheap Video Cameras?

[chopinlover01]

Decided to give another old camera of our family's a shot. This one, while it has alright recording quality, cannot load recorded videos onto an SD card (we took it to a place after trying it with no success with 3 different SD cards, and they confirmed the camera is only able to save pictures, and the defect would cost too much money to fix to be worth it).
So, what cameras that aren't ridiculously expensive can record decently? I'm not looking for anything HD.
I don't really know much about cameras under $100 USD (my main criteria) so I'd love any and all input from the more knowledgeable techy ninjas of the forum!
Thanks!

[j_menz]

For video, probably anything is adequate (including most likely your phone). If you are planning on using it to also record audio, that is where the fun starts.

[chopinlover01]

I have a separate USB mic I can plug into my laptop and record with Audacity.
My only issue is that I don't have a reliable way of setting up my phone to where it won't move for both pianos that I'll be recording on (I have a baby grand that I use for about 3/4 of my recording, and an upright that has a better sound for some Chopin to me).
But, in that case, I'll get started soon!

[quantum]

For something cheap, you may want to try a webcam.  The HD ones are inexpensive now.  This option may pair well with your USB mic, as both audio and video can be captured by a single computer - no need to sync afterwards.

You can use VLC to do the recording.

[chopinlover01]

Great, thanks for everything!
So, something like this would work?
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Webcam-Widescreen-Calling-Recording/dp/B004FHO5Y6/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1428459664&sr=1-3&keywords=webcam

[quantum]

It looks fine.  Notice the chart at the bottom that the C270 does not have a tripod base.  You mentioned your concerns with your phone not having a suitable support system.  Be sure you are fine mounting this camera on your monitor/laptop in an appropriate position for your pianos. 

Looks like the C615 does have a tripod base.

If you are handy and want to construct your own DIY support system, don't let the absence of a tripod mount scare you.