Panasonic AG-HMC150 I've owned this camera for over two years and it's the best value for the price. It records in AVCHD on inexpensive SD cards.
Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCCAM Camcorder
Panasonic AG-AC130 This is the new, soon-to-be-released, update to the Panasonic HMC-150. It provides more features, a better zoom lens, two SD slots, HD and DV Recording (SD) Mode and a whole lot more.
Panasonic AG-AC130 AVCCAM HD Handheld Camcorder
Sony PMW-EX1R This is the only 1/2" chip camera in its class. It records to Sony's SxS Cards. It costs a little more, but if you want larger sensors and supurb quality, this might be the camera for you. I've tried this camera and it is awesome.
Sony PMW-EX1R XDCAM EX Camcorder (without SxS Card)
Canon XH-A1s This camera is still a great value after all these years. It records in the HDV format to tape. If you're not ready for tapeless recording, or your computer can't handle it, this tape-based HDV camera is a real winner.
Canon XH-A1s 3CCD HDV Camcorder
Canon XF300 This is one of Canon's newer models that records at 50Mbps in the MPEG-2 format and at a 4:2:2 Color Sampling. It has a great lens and a great feel.
Canon XF300 Professional Camcorder
Canon EOS 5D Mark II With its full-frame sensor, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II offers video that surpasses most traditional cameras. It records in 1080p with up to 12-minute clips. This is the camera video pros are raving about. By adding Redrock Micro Accessories, for example, you can produce steady shots just like a Hollywood pro. Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Sony NEX-FS100UK This is an incredible video camera which has a very large Exmor Super35 CMOS Sensor. It produces stunning video and allows you to change lenses. Included are 2 XLR ports for professional audio and it records to inexpensive SDHC cards. It can also output via HDMI Uncompressed 4:2:2 & RGB Output.
Sony NEX-FS100UK
Panasonic AG-AF100 This is Panasonic's solution to the DSLR craze. This camera uses a large 4/3-type MOS Sensor and accepts a variety of lenses which allows for film-like, depth-of-field, video. It records in AVCHD format to inexpensive SDHC cards and has HD-SDI, HDMI Output, Dual XLR Inputs.
Panasonic AG-AF100
Panasonic HDC-TM900 For those on a tight budge, or who are just getting into video, this camera does a wonderful job at catching HD footage. Recording in AVCHD on its 32GB Built-In Memory, this camera is a good choice.
Panasonic HDC-TM900 High Definition Camcorder