if you're looking for something easy, high quality to film with, etc. check out the panasonic hcx 1500. my friend alex bought one this winter and has only good things to say about it.
i have filmed with a dslr for almost 10 years. they work great and the quality is really high as well. but i have way more fun filming with a camcorder than i do with a dslr. filming video with photography lenses on a dslr is just more clunky and the form is harder to get used to and proficient at filming with. i miss way more genuine moments with my dslr than i would with a camcorder. one thing i do like more about dslrs is filming fisheye. disclaimer, it's easier and more ergonomic filming fish with a camcorder because you've got the grip on top. but aside from that, i love how much smaller the camera is with a dslr when you're up close as opposed to holding a 15 inch camera. typically the fisheyes on dslrs do not have as much aberration as screw-on camcorder ones (although it is worth mentioning that some people prefer certain fisheyes stylistically because of the aberration and other flaws) so they tend to be a little more crisp.
some aspects of the dslr setup are pretty cool. even though it is harder to film with photography lenses, being able to use any sort of lens or adapter to use other brands is awesome and you'll get some great experimental results. there is way more room for playing around with changing how your camera films when you can change the lens. not to mention color/sharpness profiles of different lenses and brands.
if you are just getting into it i think i would still recommend a camcorder. but if video making happens to be your thing i would recommend a dslr eventually down the road to compliment, not replace a camcorder.
