For the next several hours (days) I will pour over hundreds of reviews online seeking the perfect HD camcorder for use by field reporters. If this is sounds like something up your alley, by all means hit me with whatever you know. The best bang for the buck is somewhat crucial, but at this stage it should not require one to break the bank in order to get good quality for on-location reporting.

1080p at 30fps would be nice, and the ability to take external audio is crucial. Suggestions for portable (and wireless) audio solutions to be used during interviews are also highly encouraged.

Another thing that needs to be addressed is backups. Right now we have several hundred gigs of raw HD footage, and none of it is backed up. That is not good. Backup solution of choice for a Mac Pro acting as a video workstation would be a….. ?