So, did you ever make a decision on a Camera Paul. See what you got started! Both Cameras are incredible and are the best prosumer cameras ever available. The rich colors and detail of the footage is tremendous and breathtaking to say the least, look back at all of your old DV footage on a HD TV. sad huh
Both cameras have adjustable profiles so if you don't like the picture tweek it, I can't imagine it getting much better, it just takes time to learn the controls so you can quickly get what you want, they are both vary capable....
I chose a V1U because of its smaller size, I also like the HDMI out and the exposure histogram, but I would have been very happy with a A1.