Shoot out . . . Is anyone waiting for the AG-HVX200 to be released?

I'm about to buy the HVR-Z1U because I am totally frustrated by the
lack of continuity between the Panasonic and Sony cameras. A buddy of
mine is trying to convince me that the Panasonic AG-HVX200 is the
answer to all of our problems.

I've been trying to use the DVX100 in conjunction with my PD170 and am
pretty pissed that my Sony DSR-20 will not play the tapes that recorded
at 16bit audio.

I think I've decided to go with the Sony HVR instead of
waiting...anyone have a differing opinion?

The only other bug up my ass is the JVC camera looks very nice! Should
I try one of these before spending any money?

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JVC GY-HD100U Price : $ 5,499.95

GY-HD100U 1/3-Inch 3-CCD Professional HDV Camcorder with 16x Fujinon
Lens and 24-Frame Progressive Recording


Sony HVR-Z1U Price : $ 4,900.00

HVR-Z1U 1/3-Inch 3-CCD HDV Professional Widescreen Mini Camcorder,
Records and Plays HDV, DVCAM and DV Formats, HD and SD Down Convert,
NTSC/PAL



Panasonic AG-HVX200 HD Price : $ 5,994.95

AG-HVX200 HD P2 3-CCD Solid-State Memory Card HD Format Camcorder with
DVCPro HD Codec, Widescreen Aspect Ratio, 720p, 1080i and 24-Frame HDTV
Recording



Just thought I'd give references to the three cameras I am thinking
about...the Panasonic claims to have an "overcrank" mode to shoot
realistic slow mo!

 

It is a far better camera than the Z1U. IMHO. Worth waiting for.

MY DSR20 has no problem with 16 bit audio.

Yes. I would have waited. But the cost of the momryh cards are a problem.
Ither than that the 200 is a far better camera. I've done a few shows with
the Z1U and I am not really impressed. Especially with the audio.

JVC only shoots in 720 doesn't it?

 

I have been using my DSR20 at home, and another in the office
for years exclusively doing 16 bit. Never a hint of a problem.

Difficult to avoid the impression of operator error (?)