You can give a try to JVC Everio GZ-HM200 Dual SD High-Def Camcorder which would cost you $699 or Panasonic HDCTM15 16GB Full HD Camcorder which would cost $520 or you can buy Sony HDR-CX110 High Definition Handycam Camcorder which would be around $350. All of these camcorders comes with 1920X1080 full HD recording and 25x optical zoom.
You can make professional HD videos with these cams. All you need to do for recording is just arrange good lighting because without good lighting, even best camera won't work.