High Definition

I want a camcorder with good quality, but nice optical zoom as well.
My cousin has an SDR-S26 Panasonic camcorder with 70x optical zoom, but it’s standard definition.
Why can’t companies make HD camcorders but with huge amounts of optical zoom like my cousin’s?
Thanks.

My friends and I want to make short films and I was look for any suggestions on any good cameras that can shoot in HD. I noticed a lot of people I know have been filming with a Canon 7D, but way too expensive. I’m looking to spend anything around $200. Iwas thinking of getting a Kodak z950. I really want to get a digital camera because the last camcorder I had was too noisy and would be noticable in our movies. Any good suggestions? I need this asap.

I need a quality low priced HD camcorder with a mic jack inside of it so I can plug a microphone into it. I have a small one right now, but it has a built in microphone and it sucks. Please help. Point me in the right direction!

I am decided whether to buy a pair of oakley’s or a flip ultra hd camcorder. I want to start uploading videos to youtube, but i also want oakley sunglasses. What should I buy?

I have about 500 gigabytes left on my external hard drive and I’m not sure whether or not to purchase an HD camcorder because HD will take up more space than standard definition.

I am looking for an HD Camcorder with a 1080p resolution and at least 50x optical zoom, any suggestions please and can you tell me also the price ranges of a camcorder with these specs?
Thanks.
@ Nihal: not more than 650 euro its about 900$

@ Iridflare: Now I have the SONY DCR-SX40 and it has 60x zoom and 720p resolution and I am really enjoying this great zoom but the quality of the video still poor if we compared to a 1080p resolution camera.

@ Dana Bash: the Canon HF S10 is a Good camera but it has only10x O.Z.

@ Andrew: LoL I will think of it.

Well, exluding the 50x optical zoom option, can you tell me what is the 1080p resolution camcorder with the highest optical zoom now on market?
I am thinking of the JVC enverio GZ-HD300 and it has a 20x O.Z .

I have a ps3 and want to record gameplay without using my tripod or holding it in my hand. I just bought a Flip Mino Ultra HD camcorder and wanted to know what i need to record gameplay or how i can record gameplay with it. I already have AV video cables. PLEASE HELP

I just got an HD camcorder. What is the most recognized/ well respected prosumer home use 64 bit software to edit AVHDC video?

We are having audio issues with our Panasonic HMC40P HD Camcorder. Some of our events are held in lecture halls and soft-spoken talkers are hard to hear on the video. We are purchasing a shotgun mic with adapter for the video camera, but we are also interested in wireless lapel mics.
Can anyone recommend a wireless mic? Please include a model number, if possible.
Thanks!
By the way, we are getting the adapter for the HD Camcorder; we are just looking into other options.

I was recently video taping an event and someone kicked the power cord out from the outlet, which turned off the camera. This morning, when importing the videos, I noticed that the first 40 minutes was missing from the memory card.
Is there any way of finding the lost footage or do I need to hit the REC button for it to successfully save to the memory card? It is a Panasonic HD Camcorder. Thanks!