Hope some one can help Im in the process of buying a XM2 (PAL/UK) but have come across 3 different model numbers:

1> CANON DM-XM2

2> CANON XM2320 Kpix Firewire
http://www.savastore.com/products/product.asp?catalog_name=Savastore&product_id=10255781&pid=45&tid=2

3> CANON XM2

Is there any difference between the DM-XM2 & the XM2 there does seem to be a difference in price (marginal) & different specs with some price comparison sites but I dont want to end up buying an inferior/grey import version.

Can anyone clear this mystery up please.

AFAIK there is only one XM2 PAL model. Ussualy dealers put Firewire controller in package and name it like "CANON XM2320 Kpix Firewire", or extra battery or something like that. Camcorder remains the same.

Jay,

Contact me via email @ Alan_McCormick_2@hotmail.com and I will give you some details of a good supplier here in the UK and a lot cheaper too.