What is a good Pro HD Camcorder I could buy for under $5000? Or under $4000?

I want to look into an HD camcorder (not the hand-held ones... the pro camcorders)... what is a good brand/model to buy?

Thanks!

Keaton
What else do I need to buy besides the camera? I'm taking some classes on the production of film so I'm sure I'll learn how to work all of the elements of filmmaking there, but in the mean time, what should I buy? (somebody mentioned mics, lenses, etc.)

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2 Responses to “What is a good Pro HD Camcorder I could buy for under $5000? Or under $4000?”
  1. Little Dog says:
    July 29, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    Same suspects… depends on your requirements…

    Canon XHA1, Sony HVR-Z1U, HVR-Z5U, HVR-Z7U, Panasonic AG-HVX200, JVC GY series.

    Mics? Lenses? Editing platform? Tripod or other steadying devices (camera crane), external monitor? It is easy to spend more on accessories than the camcorder.

    bhphotovideo and Adorama are good online sources.

  2. N tiger says:
    July 29, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    Sony HDR-FX1 3-CCD HDV High Definition Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom

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