I am trying to figure out the real differences between the Panasonic AG-DVX100A and the AG-DVC80. This will be my first DVCam purchase. I just can't bring myself to purchasing a consumer level model. Fixing electronic gear is my profession, but digital imaging and editing is really appealing to me. Might as well pursue something I find ejoyable. I will mainly be using the camera to document my son as he grows up, as well as my adventures in the Navy (I will be heading back to sea in a year). He is three weeks old and won't stay little forever. I have a good eye for detail and am not the least bit intimidated by using a higher-end camera.
I just can't decide on which one of these cameras would fit my needs better. I have been looking at cameras and reviews for almost a year now and am tired of all the reading. Any help would be greatly appreciated.