Recommendations for a $1500 non-HD camcorder?

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I would like to purchase a nice standard-def prosumer 3 CCD camcorder in the $1500 price range. Am considering the Panasonic AG-DVC30. Any feedback on that model (it looks like a solid model, but is about a 2 year old design) I’ve also looked at the Canon GL-2 and a Sony, but seem to keep coming back to the Panasonic. (Havent looked much at the JVC models). Appreciate any suggestionss. (Only other point is that I will need to also buy a handle mountable zoom control and would rather not spend a fortune for that). Thanks…

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