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I have about $3500.00 to spend on a new camera. Should I get an HD camera or stick to something standard def, like the Panasonic HVX100B, which I have used in the past and loved.

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Be prepared to spend more than $3500 on just a camera if you want to distribute and if your computer is not up to par be prepared to spend even more. HD cameras are nice but I wouldn't invest in them as of yet. It also depends on what you do. Is HD necessary? If not, stick with SD.

The Panasonic cam is perfect or even go with a camera that shoots SD and HD.

The positives and negatives of HD Also keep in mind if you have an HD cam you could downgrade to SD

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