I'm going to be shooting some football games this coming fall (for highlight films or just game film) and would like to do this in HD.
My question is what would be the best camera for this that is a good balance of quality and inexpensive but is good for sports? It would need a pretty good optical zoom since I may be filming from the pressbox level.
I've seen small handhelds for $500-600, but would be willing to spend more for a boost in quality and features. If the $1000-$2000 cameras are worth it, let me know since I might get some financial backing from the football team.
Thanks for your time!