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If you want a $2000 pro quality camera with crystal clear 1080p video, 10x optical zoom, manual audio gain and built-in pro XLR mic inputs, I suggest the Canon XA10.
You can spend less on a high quality consumer camcorder such as the $1100 Sony HDR-CX560V, the $890 (on sale) Panasonic TM-900 or even a DSLR that produces moire-free cinematic shallow depth of field images such as the $1000 (body-only) Panasonic GH2, but only the XA10 gives you pro control of both audio and video for $2000.