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I want a high definition Video camera for documentary film.Costs round about $1000 to $1500? - documentary film camera

Consumer cameras: Canon HV30 or Sony HDR-HC9.

Prosumer out of your budget: Sony HVR-A1U Sony HDR-FX1000, Panasonic DVX100

Advantages: Sony HVR-V1U, HVR-V5U, HVR-V7U, Panasonic HDX200, Canon XHA1

There's more - but it is a good start.