Just returned from NAB. It uses a firewire cable connection, per JVC reps at the show. And yes, it uses the Anton mount. Nicely integrated unit though.

it would be nice if the firewire port ended up on the same side as the camera's port. then a FW cable with 90 degree connectors on both ends to keep it aerodynamic :>)

It would also be nice if the Firewire didnt carry power so you wouldnt blow ports.

re price
 

This may help with all the drop out on long captures too, has any got a price on the unit yet,

is it PAL & NTSC or Both. I will need a PAL one down in Aus.

If I'm reading the news release right, this unit has capacity of 90 Min in 720P mode. Maybe this initial release is being geared towards the TV stations shooting news ( a second station is my market just started using HD250's)

Any idea on what sort of price we'll be looking at?

JVC told me the price would be "below $3,000."

You should have seen my old Panny 200 CLE with 19x lens, connecting adapter and SVHS deck attached. it had a wingspan of almost 31 inches.

back in my my younger and dumber days....

Wow! hopfully well below $3000. at that price it almost makes sense to buy a new camera.

Off topic: Hooray, another one who has suffered under a 200CLE. That was my first "real" camera. Mine was tethered to a BVU-110 and just walking around was a workout!

That was my second "real" camera after the JVC BY110. After the 200 was knocked down the longest flight of stairs at Penn Station here in New York (in it's case), it developed an unfixable registration problem. I moved to a 450CLE (that was a very good camera) and then to the Sony VX1000. The HD100 marks my return to owning a shoulder mount and I all the happier for it. Considering that the old cameras could be way heavier then the HD100 or the HD200, yet be better balanced and easier to use for a whole day then any of the "brick" style DV or HDV cameras, I don't look at the addition of this new drive as much of an encumbrance. The price however.....

can any one tell me when they will be out, and it there a pal one ?

Does anyone know if this is out yet?

Price will be around €1115 here in europe.

You need the adapter though, which'll set you back €345

Total €1460, the same ball park as the HDD. You can't quite buy a new camcorder for that price.

March 2009...