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canon hv20 or the newer hv30 have the best reviews for small hdv cameras. avoid avchd as editing can be problematic. minijack audio inputs only on these cameras so you may want a separate audio recorder (my preference) or a "beach box".
although a sennheiser 416 is the most weather proof directional mic it needs phantom powering and the wind gag will make it bulky so the best quality lapel/clip mic with minijack connector would be the most compact and easy to keep dry (in a food container) and will do for interviews/voxpops with 1 person at a time. i'd advise rycote windgag for the lapel mic as almost everything about the dd is exposed to the elements. don't forget headphones to monitor your audio and hd/hdv needs more light than sd even with night vision so if you have a fancy bike light (eg. dinotte) you find life easier.
if you can get your hands on a sony a1 (hdv) it doesn't have the picture quality of the canons but will be easier to plug a mic into.
dan (sound recordist).