Upon further evaluating of my needs I am pretty sure that I want a new camera, not a camcorder. I want approximately 20+ optical zoom though. Some that I am considering are below. I definately want to be able to take good video clips though too. My current Canon Powershot S50 does a decent enough job for my needs as far as photos and videos go but it will only take a 3 minute video clip. I want to be able to take longer videos, ten or more minutes. Also I really like the articulating/tiltable display screens that some of the cameras have, in particular the Canon SX20. I hunt by myself quite a bit and can envision trying to capture the kill shot on video by myself. It would be much easier to accomplish with the camera on a tripod off to my side or perhaps even below me between my knees. I could adjust the camera onto the animal without needing the camera to be at eye level right in front of me if I had the articulating screen. Anyway here are some of the cameras I am considering at this point. I would appreciate some help sorting out the best candidates.
canon sx1
sony dsc hx1
panasonic dmc fz35
pentax x70
kodak z980
fujifilm s2550hd
kodak z981
fuji s8100fd
samsung hz25w
fuji s1800
nikon p100
canon sx20
olympus sp 800UZ
fuji hs10