What many do on their first outings is to rent such cameras or get it from their college film group (some will give you a student too!)
As to durability, that's slightly odd. What were you planning to do to it other than shoot?
Bob
I realize the question of which is the best camera to use depends on many factors so with that being said I will try and describe what I am looking for and which cameras I am currently looking at to use. I apologize ahead of time if I make any stupid comments, as I am new to the camcorder world. Factors I am looking for rated by level of importance are as follows;
1. Durability and performance
2. Price
3. Ease of use
I am looking for a camera that will give me better than average video. The goal is to use the video for corporate training films to be distributed on DVD. The option of having HD is a plus. Some filming will be action where the subject and or the camera may be moving so steadiness is going to be a factor. Sound quality and color, of course, will be also need to be first class.
I am currently looking at three cameras. As you may see, there is quite a range is price and I would assume ability.
Sony HDR FX1
Canon GL2
Sony HDR HC1 1080i
I thank you for any suggestions

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