What is a good pro camcorder for documentary short films?

Eric T.
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Semi-pro music composer 5+ years working on games & films! I also compete in short film competitions! #gamesound

 

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Shopper conversation with Eric T. on August 01, 2016

Eric T.
Hello! how are you today?
do you have a question for me?
I am looking for ised video equipment that is television grade
Eric T.
Alright, let me see what we've got
Are you looking for something that would be used for documentary style films or more like a short film?
Have you seen like real estate shows something of that nature
Eric T.
Ok got it, I think you would want a professional camcorder then. we may not have a used model, but I can probably find something you can afford. do you have a price range?
Ok these sony i see are not the quality needed
Eric T.
Which are you looking at?
HXR-NX100 is what I think you would want from your description
Ok i was trying to stay in the 5000 range
Eric T.
Great. ill pull up some others
do you also need accesories?
This is a new venture for me
Eric T.
In that case I'm going to reccomend this Canon XA25 bundle
really great camcorder and it also comes with everything you need to start
Is this my lowest used price
Eric T.
we have very few used camcorders right now
here is one of them though
Ok i will check back
Thank you but before you go what do you suggest i look for
Eric T.
Look for professional camcorders
I would stay away from DSLR's for this type of thing
Thank you