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I need a video camcorder for use in making videos for a website and possibly for burning onto a CD or DVD. From what little research I've done, it appears that it isn't necessary to spend $4,000 or more since most of the work will be done with software editing. So, I want an HD camcorder, but I also don't want to spend more than is necessary. I also can't decide on what type of storage I want.

Here is what I can provide at this point:

1. The camcorder must have aux. audio input (built in microphone won't work);
2. The raw video will be edited either with Apple based software (I don't know what she uses) or Flash 8 Professional;
3. Video for the website will be .flv;
4. Recording duration is hard to say, but at least 1 hr; and I need the ability to offload that onto a laptop and continue recording.

That's all I can think of now about the camcorder.

I also think I should get a small, i.e. easily portable, sound mixer, if that would help me get better audio, especially for outdoor recording. I'd like opinions and recommendations on that also.

Thanks,
Chas.