Please recommend a decent beginner video camera
 

I've been itching to try my hand at video. Just to make it clear I don't have any experience, my exposure to even basic camcorders is very limited. If I were to get something digital and shoots 1080p, what would it be? I would be interested in shooting fast moving objects such as mountain bikers flying overhead so I'd need something capable of high FPS.

High FPS is only needed if you're looking to shoot slow-motion. What I think you mean is you need a high shutter speed. This will likely mean you want a camera with a manual mode. The problem with video cameras is that there's a massive divide between consumer versions and professional cameras. Cheap HD cameras like the Canon HF100 work great, but they have no manual mode, and they have very small sensors. The Canon 7D is a great camera for video, has a large sensor, and has an awesome manual mode, but it has no auto-focus.

It's only when you start spending some serious duckets that you end up with something well rounded.

I've got a cheap sony vx2100 you can buy.

rent one.....

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...efinition.html

and

this http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...85502&is =REG

B&H is a great place to shop :thumbsup

Get Canon HF21 it is 1920x1080p 30fps or the SONY XR500.

The SONY XR500 does wicked macro crystal clear at only mm away