Video camera $2000 ????????

[SAM E. STEPHENS]

I have about $2000 to spend on a HD camera what camera and why , its only use will be filming hunts. Thanks for any info

[James Moore]

I prefer the Sony Cameras over other cameras I have used, mainly Panasonic. The 2000 dollar price you are looking for is right at the entry level for pro cameras. I film football games for the school I work at and I film hunts. I have found the automatic setting (Iris, White Balance, Focus, etc.) on the Sony to outperform other Cameras I have used. I really do not like adjusting a lot of manual settings while I am trying to film a hunt, that is just my preference. Sony offers models with 20x optical zoom over the 10x many of the other similar brands. Here are 2 models with 20x zoom and Carl Zeiss optics.
Model number: HDR-FX7
Model number: HDR-FX1000

[SveinD]

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/

A good site with LOTS of detailed reviews!  

[RookieBwhunter]

Another place to look is  www.campbellcameras.com.  A variety of cameras in many prices ranges.