user9179: I’m looking to start recording sporting events, specifically professional wrestling and mixed martial arts (MMA) events. Initially these will be recorded for DVD, but one of the events will be self-produced and I’d like it to be of good quality that I could potentially sell it to a local TV station.
What should I look for in a HD camcorder for recording such fast-paced events?

user10689: Nothing really. All recent camcorders are more than enough for what you want.
Two things to look: 

That shutter speed can change so that you can define how smooth motion you want
That they offer fast zoom/focus capabilities for sports.

Any recent cam-corder from major companies already covers this.
If you want quality sound you should also look for a camcorder that has an external mic jack so that you can connect your own microphone. This raises the budget a lot.
Unless you are a professional I would stay away from using a DSLR for sports filming.
I personally own a panasonic-v250. I also bought it for sports filming.

9179: <p>I’m looking to start recording sporting events, specifically professional wrestling and mixed martial arts (MMA) events. Initially these will be recorded for DVD, but one of the events will be self-produced and I’d like it to be of good quality that I could potentially sell it to a local TV station.</p>

<p>What should I look for in a HD camcorder for recording such fast-paced events?</p>
 10689: <p>Nothing really. All recent camcorders are more than enough for what you want.</p>

<p>Two things to look: </p>

<ol>
<li>That shutter speed can change so that you can define how smooth motion you want</li>
<li>That they offer fast zoom/focus capabilities for sports.</li>
</ol>

<p>Any recent cam-corder from major companies already covers this.</p>

<p>If you want quality sound you should also look for a camcorder that has an external mic jack so that you can connect your own microphone. This raises the budget a lot.</p>

<p>Unless you are a professional I would stay away from using a DSLR for sports filming.</p>

<p>I personally own a panasonic-v250. I also bought it for sports filming.</p>
