On Tue, 4 Dec 2001 22:45:44 -0800, "Cheuk" wrote:

>> One word: Sony TRV900.

>Yes, the TRV 900 is the only good cam in this price....

I "third" that - see:
www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/camcorder-comparison.htm
for more. (BTW, the Pan. 10 is an AG-EZ30U/PV950
in "big-camera" clothes - a bit absurd... Also, as with
any of these, cheap RS adapters should get you independent
mic channel inputs.) As JB pointed out, dressing up
the TRV900 with a WA adapter, shade, big eyecup (needed...),
and mic makes it look more impressive, if needed - but its
basic performance is generally very good, and better than
most of the alternatives (watch out for sample-variations,
though - they are common with the TRV900...).