I've been doing my fair share of research for HD camcorders and I was wondering if the ones that shoot in 1920 x 1080 are 1080p or 1080i. Or is it just based on the TV and not the camcorder.

they are 1080i for the most part. Fantastic images. If you want 1080p, you might need to go an EX1 or HVX200. Don't rule out the Sony and Canon 1080i cameras until you have seen them.

I'm considering the Sony SR11, any opinions on it?

I've got the SR12 and it's an excellent camcorder.

Crisp image and sound -- especially when you purchase some of its accessories (i.e. bluetooth mic).

I've been doing my fair share of research for HD camcorders and I was wondering if the ones that shoot in 1920 x 1080 are 1080p or 1080i. Or is it just based on the TV and not the camcorder.The camcorder records at 1920x1080 resolution and 60 interlaced fields per second.

I'm not aware of any consumer level camcorder that now offers 60 progressive frames per second (60p).

There are screens that have a refresh rate of 60MHz (60p) or 120MHz (120p).

The DVD/BR player and/or screen will cope with matching up the recorded information and its display. This is a complex question. I have a Sony SR11 and I agree with Missions that it generates files that display perfectly without jitter or edges on my 1920x1080 60MHz screen. In addition, I find the colours accurate too.

IMHO, the AVCHD Canons offer similar PQ.