So...am I reading right in that you have no experience videoing, but you have this new high end camera, and already have some company(s) that you are contracted with?

1. IMO, that camera is not one to be learning with. Unless your video is going to make it to a HD network, I would video in SD. I see a lot of guys picking up HD cams...but, again, IMO, HD is still a step into the future. Certainly, HD inserts a whole set of complications in editing. HD video does nothing if not broadcast in HD and viewed on an HD monitor.

2.Listen to the advice about the manual controls. There is no place in outdoors video for auto focus.

3. Even if you go with wireless mics, you are still going to want to use the onboard mic (or shotgun mic) for a separate audio channel. Wireless mics alone are not going to give you good ambient sounds.

4. Make sure you run a head cleaner often. Do not wait for the camera to give you the error message that says heads are dirty. Trust me on this...loose a whole day of great video and you learn your lesson.