I posted this in the "off topic" section, but i thought i might get a better response here...

My boss is going to be doing a presentation. He's looking to record it to put on our company web site. The presentation should be about an hour long. Can anyone suggest a camcorder that meets our needs? Hour long + run time. Good quality video. Ease of use. Accessories:: tripod and lighting( if needed)...thxs!

 

If youre looking for high definition video this thing is amazing,besides the battery life and software being crap...
uses a 60 gig hard drive and 3ccd sensor,not to mention Fujinon lens...
JVC GZHD7US



If you want to step down a notch here ya go...
uses mini DV tapes for a little less recording time but still great quality video using 3ccd and Leica lens.
Panasonic PVGS320

 

Thanks! Sweet hd JVC! But im sure he doesnt want to spend $1400. The other one is nice too, but im not sure the mini tapes are good for our need. Im thinking a DvD camcorder fits our need better. He can record right onto the DvD and pop it in his laptop. Can you recommend one thats $500. or less? I appreciate it!

 

Personally DVD camcorders are about my last choice due to the fact that most (sony) record only for 30 mins per dvd.also Dual layer discs (needed for high def) are 1.hard to find, 2. 45 mins record time.

panasonic HDCSD5BNDLhas a model that uses a memory card,leica lens,3ccd sensor and its all hd
also you can find it for way less than listed on that link

you go from memory card,to a burner (supplied) which burns a dvd that works both in computer,reg dvd player,and 1080i in a blu ray player.and the discs used are not even blu ray

 

Thxs bro! I really appreciate your help!!