I have recently taken up photography, both in still and motion, I have decided to produce a movie and am wondering what type of cameras would work best for my cause. I am an amateur photographer looking at a budget of around 1,000 american give or take a couple bucks. I am considering the new SONY DCR-DVD403 Handicam digital camcorder. I chose this camera for the DVD type recording format which would be much easier for editing without a firewire. But please those of you who are knowledgeable in the field of camera work please share your insight for other suggestions and why.
-Thank You very much for your time!