Video cameras??

If your going to film outdoors, you MUST have a viewfinder. If you want to edit your footage, you will need a hotrod for a computer to render HD files, if you just want to plug into your tv, be sure to get a camera with a HDMI output so it will plug right into the newer tv's. I know you can go online and get a year or two older camera for 1/3rd the cost. I do like the newer cameras that use hard drives or cards, no more tape issues! Don't forget to back up your files!
Hope this helps!
Doc Zoom

I bought a Sony Hd with 120 gb hard drive last year and it works great. Not cheap though. I forget the model #. There are disadvantages to hard drives over tape, ie: no backup if your hard drive fails. Some guys say they can be jumpy while recording, but I haven't noticed that being a problem. I love the touch screen access for play back, and I sure don't miss having to rewind tapes all the time. I really like the image stabilization over the cheaper ones I've had in the past. It's well worth paying extra for. It has no viewfinder as is typical with a lot of the newer units, and the display is definately a problem in sunlight. I built a shield for mine that I can slide on over the display and it helps a lot. Still not as good as a viewfinder though. That's probably the one thing I wish this camera had.