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There is no workflow issue with HDV if you capture to an intermediate codec, and you can use a Firestore drive with HDV cameras if you need immediate access to the footage for rush projects. The rolling shutter issues on the EX1 are arguably over-rated, but I can see wanting to be cautious about that given the sports coverage - look around and see what people are saying about that who are shooting sports with this camera.
The big advantages to DVCProHD are color depth and variable frame rate recording, the latter being the more significant factor in your situation. If you can convince someone you need that you can rule out HDV cameras, and then it's just the HVX200 versus the EX1. As far as the HPX camera is concerned, that's getting into a whole different price class which doesn't sound plausible given the budget sensitivity. But if they're trying to raise $20 million maybe they need reminding that a few thousand extra up front is a small price to pay to do the project right...
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