I'm thinknig about getting the Sony HDRCX7 Camera. I need it to?

Question

Shoot some short-films as well as a feature that will be entered into film festivals. I want a camera that will give me as professional a look as possible for an affordable price. Is this the best choice? What are some other pro-consumer cameras out there that I should consider?

Here are some of its specs,

"Sony High-Definition Memory Stick Handycam Camcorder (HDRCX7)
Top-notch high definition footage with the new Sony HDRCX7 high definition Handycam. With great features like 10X optical zoom, the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens and SteadyShot optical image stabilization, you'll be shooting like the pros in no time." price: $999

I would appreciate the opinions of someone who works in the industry. Thanks

Answer 1

Save for a Panasonic DVX.