and after doing a some research, I really like the Panasonic AG-DVC80. It is essentially the same camera as the DVX100a, same 1/3 inch CCD's, same lens, same audio components.... Without the progressive scan and 24p. Which I don't care about because I'm not interested in the film look, I want crisp clears pictures so my members can get a good jerk on.
It seems Pana's cameras are getting rave reviews for there Leica Dicomar lenses and superb audio over the sony's. I also heard there have been audio problems with the PD170.
Here's my choices... sony VX2100, PD170. Pana DVC80, DVX100a
What do you educated videographers think?
P.S. The DVC80 is $1300 bucks cheaper then the DVX100a.