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Can some one point to me a good camcorder with a HUGE zoom under $2k?

Or just a good camera to shoot football games from the press box with? I don't need to record on to tape, it's going to be ran through a switcher for broadcast. Maybe a great camera with a lot of lens options? Widescreen or HD would be nice also.

Most consumer camcorders can record in 4:3 or 16:9.

The Canon ZR family all do at least 40x zoom. They are all standard definition. They can all do 4:3 or 16:9. You did not tell us which switcher you will be using - the low-end ones will use composite (RCA or BNC) connectors. That means analog - which means it really does not matter if the camcorder can do HD.

If the video switcher is a decent one, it will do DV or firewire connection from the camera.

http://firestore.com/solutions/catalog.asp?id=10

In order to take advantage of high definition, the switcher needs to be designed/built to handle that

http://firestore.com/solutions/catalog.asp?id=182

When you move into HD camcorders, the entry level are the Canon HV20, HV30, Sony HDR-HC7 and HC9. They are all in the less than 15x optical zoom. You can add a tele lens, but typically, this is only 2x more - so still less than the 40x of the Canon ZR cams.

The next step up for high definition will be a big one... Sony HDR-FX1, FX7, Canon XHA1. The reason I am staying with miniDV tape cams is because they all do DV/firewire/IEEE1394a - which is what you need for the HD switcher. The hard drive and flash memory cams typically do not do firewire, so it would be analog (composite - no HD) only from them into the switcher.

How do the folks on TV do it? They generally use broadcast cameras - not camcorders.

http://www.usa.canon.com/html/industrial_bctv/home.html

http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-broadcastcameras/cat-studio/product-HDC1000LB/

http://www.ikegami.com/br/products/sdtv/sdtv_studio_frame1.html

and the trailer is FULL of high-end switching, recording gear - generally in the millions of $... and audio is picked up separately - no connection to the broadcast cameras... There are some cameras used for on-field interviews

http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-broadcastcameras/cat-studio/#

but they typically do not store anything locally in the camera...

Features and advanced technology,Canon's ZR950 miniDV Camcorder is designed to deliver the latest in style. By combining Canon lens optics with the most advanced DIGIC DV image processor to get the Canon exclusive 48x Advanced Zoom, this camcorder delivers greater flexibility in shooting with a wider range of image quality options. Reduction in picture quality is minimal, across the range of possible wide angle and zoom settings. The ZR950 has a 680,000-pixel CCC image sensor and other features designed to make high-quality video easier to make.

Grid markers and more and that 7" widescreen lcd with a soft lcd video light quick start, joystick control, level. This camera also works great if you want to narrate a segment of your footage - the sound quality is great and easy to use! You can easily share with friends and family the great video you'll capture with this camcorder. It's the perfect choice for capturing all of life's precious memories,easy to use, great looking and terrific value. To get just the shot you need by giving you the choice of Advanced Zoom in default mode or you can select a 37x Optical Zoom or 2000x Digital Zoom,the ZR950 offers you more flexibility.

The Canon ZR950 model in a MiniDv type, super-small camcorder device.At a price point of $260, it is inexpensive, in relation to the other ultra-compact camcorders currently available.

Which is more powerful than some similarly priced camcorders,has a 37x optical zoom.Offers the option of manually focusing, which facilitates honing in on difficult-to-focus subjects for the average user.This item weighs in at only 13.Which is quite light,4 ounces without battery and media.

Easily slipped in jackets or bags, this camcorder is suited for capturing everyday moments.The integrated light in this camera makes it easier to take pictures in dim settings.

The camcorder's features far exceed the price.Ultra-compact camcorders with comparable effective resolution tend to cost closer to $280,for example.

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