Thank you for your imput. I just have one question. Regarding the reviews about the PDX10 on this website and YOUR actual experience with the PDX10, does the picture really get grainy in those lower lit conditions or is it not as bad as you expected. This is the only draw back besides the ND filters that I can see but the 16:9 seems to really be important with advancing technology. WHAT IS THE difference between the PDX10's 16:9 vs. Panasnics "SQUEEZE" 16:9?My only option is to wait out some time and see if Panasonic can dish up something new but the cost will be obviously more expensive for w/e they could throw out there. One last thing. Since I will be filming at the shore, will the ND filters significantly help me when theres glare or weird lighting w/ glare? Thanks again.