hey, im in the search for a new camcorder, and i was wondering whether the hd1 would still hold up in picture quality verse an hd7 or even a canon hv20 (or hv30).

Im seriously considering the two jvc's over the canon becuase i am taking a video production class and im looking for a camera that will offer plenty of manual controls, especially a focus ring. I want a camcorder that i can use during the summer and one that will be simular to the cam i use now which is a panasonic dvx100, however i dont have the money for that camcorder.

Hopefully you guys can help me out here if any of you have experience with the three cameras (hv20, hd1, or hd7).