[LilMissScareAll]

I need to know what is some good affordable equipment to use? You can list a few different ones or just tell me what you use...
I need a good quality camera, not one of those that will make my film look like a "home movie" as so many independent movies do... Even if the camera is like $1,000-$1,500 or something, please tell me some good ones! A good quality camera makes a movie better, I don't care what anyone says.
Also...microphones & lighting... what kind do you use/how much are they/where can I find them?
And lastly...what's the best editing program for adding special effects? I've heard Adobe After Effects...are there any others, or is that one really the best?

Thanks to whoever replies! :)