Since you want HD and your limit is $2500, you only really have 1 choice. The Sony HC1.
Keep in mind that your dvds will not be in HD.
I AM LOOKING FOR A HIGH QUALITY CAMCORDER THAT I CAN USE TO RECORD SPORTING EVENTS FOR MY BUSINESS.IWILL BE MAKING PRESENTATIONS ON DVD AND IN HD.WILLING TO SPEND UP TO $2500. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?

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