Can't wait for the UPS guy...

[SpeedRacerSlots]

Just ordered a Sony HDR-XR500v today.
Found a deal on it at J&R for 400 below MSRP, 300 below BB and 50 below B&H. The pricing for it is all over from 1299 to 949 and i found it for 899 today.
Reviews are great and cant wait.

[thehatguy]

I looked at that but couldn't get past the battery hanging off the end.

Looks like an after-thought.

Seems like a great price though.

If one was into grey-market models... you can really save.
SkyPointDigital.com

I'm thinking a refurb and even though it says USA warranty I'd bet you have to ship it
overseas to get the work done.

Let's see some vids when you get it.

John

[SpeedRacerSlots]

Battery on the back doesnt bother me. The battery is on the back of the 3 previous Sony's that I have owned. The weight isnt noticeable and somewhat gives the camera a more balanced feel. I like how easy they are to change back there just by pushing a button.
Will be sure to post samples once I get it and begin to mess around.

It supposed to have a mode in HD-HQ mode that allows for dual mode shooting, where you can still record a HQ HD stream and it will take a 12mp photo at the same time while still recording, whereas older camcorders actually pause recording, take the photo, then resume.

Will see...