Pro Camcorder

[Crom00]

I recently did a PO for the Following:
2 Panasonic HVX200B (the HD one that uses  P2 Flash MEDIA) $3400

and the SDHC card equivalent

This P2 camera is used a lot by MTV and for live swithces folks bow in respect when you walk in with one.

For El Cheapos... I have 3 Canon HV30's that are file when you're in a controlled studio lit evnironment with a live stream.

The Panasonic P2 camera is a heavy hitter...

[Crom00]

xl2 is great. There is an HD equivalent but I think it's out of your range. XL2 has amazing 24p footage.