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This is what I want to do:

Video and then edit on XP sp2 PC using Premiere Elements, think 3.0 version. PC has a GB RAM and I have a 10,000rpm internal hdd.

As far as I can tell, I can't burn a dvd with hidef video, so which 3 chip camcorders should I be looking at.

Requirements:

1. PQ, PQ, PQ
2. No motor noise on media
3. external mic jack
4. manual white balance
5. can use the camcorder with battery attached on tripod
6. I think I'd prefer a minidv tape, but if not tape, i think i want to be able to control chapter creation on dvd/hdd - I don't want a bunch of five minute chapters that I have to deal with individually

I'd like recommendations for camcorders less than 1500, less than 1000 and less than 750.

Thanks in advance.