Suggestions for Cam w/ Slow-Motion?

I need to shoot some sports action that will be analysed for technique, hence the need for slow-motion... I know that some of the less expensive cams shoot for only 20-30 seconds in high-speed mode... that's OK but longer would be better...
Other requirements:
-HD
-works with FCP
-Hard Drive Based
-$1000-$2000 dollars
Any suggestions?

Use your current camera and buy Shake, then use this technique:
http://homepage.mac.com/captmench/60iTO24p.mov
Not ideal, but neither are your own requirements.
CaptM

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