Look at the LG RH7500 (80GB) about �250. Now also have RH7800 (160GB). I bought the RH7500 and like it a lot. Some would go with Panasonic. Sony are very good but check for Firewire connection for camcorder (if DV).
..Don't worry 'bout LG les...a huge modern firm setting a great standard for quality gear...remember sony/pano/pioneer were new at one time..........commoner.
PPS. I have doubts about the quality of Liteon DVD recorders, a friend had a problem with the Firewire connection but if peanut42 has any experience of the machines .........?