Most any cameara will do as long you don't get it wet.
But shop for one that has an opticial zoom of 20x or more, this will cost more but will be well worth it.
Digitial zoom tends to be usless since it degrades the picture so much. If they are well lighted you can use a higher shutter speed to make them clearer. John
What type of camcorder should I look for to shoot diving events where I will usually be 15 to 40 feet from the diver, the desire to zoom and fill the frame with a diver. The venues are always well lit.
Thanks!

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