Panasonic P2
Solid state video storage
Transfer files directly to Browser
DVCPro, 50 and HD formats
AG-HVX 200
DV DVCpro, DVCpro 50, DVCPRO HD
480i, 1080i, 1080p 24, 720p 60/24
Variable frame rates in 720p
3 chip 1/3" 16:9 native CCDS
P2 Memory and DV tape recording
FireWire AVC and SBP2
The P2 Memory allows varicam frame rates.
Camera that does SD and HD with no deck needed.
Multichannel audio
One pass capture of multiple channels
24 channel audio input/output with 24-bit/96khz audio
Multicam
On the fly editing during playback group up to 128 sources
Playback sources simultaneously. 4, 9, and 16 up
Can switch angles out afterwards
Uncompressed HD on a personal computer - never been done before
120megs/second
edits, adds real time effects, 2 streams, through system, color correction, CG, all in RT
It's $5,995 for the camera without a P2. P2 cards are $2,000 for 8 GB.
You can record to DV tape right out of the box or go full HD onto hard drive via Firewire. You'll only need to buy P2 right away if you're dying to jump into the waters. Otherwise you'll have plenty of options to work with at $5,995.