I use the Canon Vixia HFM31. Full 1080p, cinematic mode, anti-shake, and lots of HDD space as well as SD memory. It's in the $500-$800 range brand new, and about $150-$300 for a really good used one.
I also would suggest a Targus or a Manfrotto fluid head tripod for smooth pans/tilts and to keep your camera steady.