Best brand for HD camcorder?

I'm going to buy a camcoder, but it has to be an HD camcorder, it also has to be able to take pictures. \ THANKS!

I would be using it for nature photography, and short movies. I want a very professional look! Mic input port. Do you think it would be worth waiting for Black Friday? one more thing, when do companies usually make new products, like should I wait a...

I'm looking to buy an HD camcorder a film class I'm taking. Any suggestions for the best brand / model?

I just bought a JVC Mini DV camcorder and would like to know if there is any difference in quality between the different brands. I do not plan on buying the HD tapes, just your basic run of the mill ones. Anyways, which brand is best. For whatever reason...

I was wanting to buy an HD camcorder because I have never had one before and I am starting to do reviews on youtube so I wanted a high quality camcorder. I was looking at Sony HD camcorders but they were $600 minimum and I didnt have that much money...

I want to buy my mother a Flip camcorder (or other good brand). She doesn't have an HDTV. I read somewhere that if she doesn't have an HDTV and I get an HD model, it will just cause a lot of "shake" in the picture..or will there be any extra...

Hello, I've asked for a camcorder as a birthday gift. I'm ordering one from ebay and my mother gave me the choice for my camera. I've seen some really good ones, but I am confused as to which one should I buy for the following reason: So I saw a really...