lungbuster, thanks for the input. I'll look around for that model too. From what you've said the Panasonics are WAAAYYY overpriced on Ebay. DVX100As and Bs for well over $2000 used.

I thought about what you had said with the monitor as well, and sinceI would mainly be using it for self-hunts it shouldn't be too much of a problem if I go that route, because I likely won't use it in the rain, and some of the smaller ones I found come with a nice padded case that would fit in the bag.

I should have an idea of what I'm going to decide to do in a few days because I want to get a camera soon to practice with for turkey season, which will be practice for archery season.

Keep hitting me with the ideas, I'm like a sponge soaking in all this good information. Thanks!