Looking for first Camcorder for hunting???

[undecided]

I currently have a a hitachi camcorder that is about 8 years old I have used it a couple times while hunting, and it works OK, but Iwould like to upgrade.
I would like to buy a unit in a couple of years and spend 3000 to 3500. The thing is I would like to buy something to get me through the next couple years untill I can save up that much. I would like to spend 1000 or less. My question is if there is anything I can buy for that kind of money that will be that much better than what I am currently useing, or should I just use this and wait till I have the whole load saved up for a 3500 unit??
Any info on units that I should look at, and how much I can expect to spend would be nice. Thanks Bill

[TROPHYHUNTER25]

well if you could find a used canon gl 2 for about that price or save 4,000 and get a high def cam that will be good for many years

[stikbow26]

With only a $1000 or less look for a GL2 or GL1 I dont know if you can find a GL2 for $1000.. Walt