<<<-- Originally posted by Tommy Haupfear : Panasonic probably made it a big nasty shoulder mount to discourage wayward youths from thieving it.

Ha - I love the sticker on the side that says "For Commercial Use Only". :)

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-12/74415/AGDVC7.jpg -->>>

HA HA, LOL

AG-DVC7 from an unfortunate victim
 

I myself (before my life began anew at this fine forum) purchased a dvc7 this last winter. As I am a poor college student, I was limited to the $1000 limit on my visa, and I felt that this was the best option open to me. I can confirm that yes, it IS a overblown plastic case, it IS light, and it DOES get awful grainy pics at low light (even if it gets them at extremely low light). In it's defense, it is well balanced and can make for some great impromptu shots. My reccomendation to others in my or a similar situation, swallow your pride, get a small camercorder people might not take as seriously, and make a $14 steady cam to give you the shots you want. (www.steadycam.org) The contraptions actually costs like $30 now, but it's still well worth it.