Cheap Video Recorder for Close Ups and Capture good Audio?

[cheez]

Has Anyone owned or have heard any good video recorder that records in HD (at least 720p with good PQ) and has ability to auto focus close ups (at least 8 inches) and capture good stereo sound for cheap? I am trying to take video of my audio system but my current Fujifilm F30 camera is terrible at it. It only records 480p with crap PQ and can't take close ups. It doesn't even have a "pause" button to pause during recording.

And what direction do I need to go? Camcorder / handheld or a camera?

And I don't mind a beatup / used ones so I can get it even cheaper.


thanks!

cheez

 

[cheez]

Looks like I'm gonna have to save up some money and get this one. This not only takes good pics but HD video recording capability appears to be very good. 1920x1080 60p (progressive) with auto focus close ups. You can use optical zoom while recording. Takes stereo audio recording too. That's exactly what I need...

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx7/13


cheez