Which Format/Camcorder best for PE7

Dear Experts:
I am just starting out making DVD memoirs for hospice patients (mostly interior head shots). I just acquired PE7 am learning and need to buy a camcorder, which with the different formats(mini dv, HDD, SDHC) is very confusing . The Canon HV 40 and HF s100 BOTH LOOK GOOD FOR AROUN $800. BUT  I WORRY ABOUT DIFFICULTIES IN EDITING WITH MY 64 BIT DUAL PROCESSOR MACHINE.
Any pointers or relevant experience?
Thanks much in advance you any help.
Tom

The best editing format (least problems) is DV AVI type 2 with 48khz sound... which you get from a miniDV tape camcorder, transferred to your computer via Firewire connection
All DVD and hard drive camcorders give problems of one kind or another, due to the compressed format they use
For a Firewire DV Camera - look at Panasonic PV-GS320 or GS500 (Note that I have not used either, but they have good reviews)
http://reviews.cnet.com/Panasonic_PV_GS320/4505-6500_7-32330317.html
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camcorders/panasonic-pv-gs500/4505-6500_7-31660646.html
I have not looked lately to check price/availability, so you will have to Google

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