I've been reading a lot of REALLY old threads and articles on the internet about the cameras... but they are all extremely outdated. From this research I have come to the conclusion that the Panasonic DVX100a will do what I want. But, it seems as if it's not for sale anymore? Today, what is one of the better camera's/setups for under $5000?
This is what's important to me:
1) Ability to make HD and true widescreen short films ( I want to be able to make a nice DVD with HD and widescreen , as well as put these on youtube and etc)
2) Options to use settings as close to "film" as possible, such as 24p
3) Not have to jump through big hoops to get the HD footage uploaded to my Mac
4) Ability to plug in professional grade audio equipment
This is what's important to me:
1) Ability to make HD and true widescreen short films ( I want to be able to make a nice DVD with HD and widescreen , as well as put these on youtube and etc)
2) Options to use settings as close to "film" as possible, such as 24p
3) Not have to jump through big hoops to get the HD footage uploaded to my Mac
4) Ability to plug in professional grade audio equipment