Been doing a lot of research, and it looks like this is the camera for me, but I see such a huge range in prices from web stores -- including some in the $1,000 range. Does anyone have any experience with these sellers, and if so, is it for real?

Check the fine print, alot of them try to sell basically a hollow camera for the price

I have dealt with B&H a few times over the years. I have always had excellent results with them: B&H Photo

I have also had excellent results with newegg: NewEgg

There are other good dealers; but I do not have any experience with them in purchasing camcorders.

Please check ResellerRatings before you make a purchase with any on-line merchant, Enter the store name in the "Enter STORE Name: (i.e. Newegg)" search block.

There are many on-line merchants who are not as honest as their web site might claim.



Rich

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Thanks. Lots of pissed-off comment on a couple of the sites my initial price searches had led me to, so I'm steering clear of those. That's a great consumer-response resource. Again, appreciate the referral.

I recommend B&H Photovideo. Speedy service and you will not be let down.