Jason, From what Ive heard of that cam is that it rocks but the cards are sooooo expensive. Like $800 for one. You could always run an exturnal hard drive too with some of the other HD cams. Have you looked at the JVC HD200? I had the chance to film a fishing show using one of those and a XH A1 both in the same day. Both were set up with an external hard drive. The big draw back with the JVC is it is man. focus but its a sweet cam. I think for the money you would be happy with the XH A1. The A1 is alot cheaper and then you could put the other cash into accessories. Heck if you bought 2 or 3 cards alone for the EX you would almost pay for a XH A1. If you want the Sony then you cant go wrong if youve got the cash to do it. I mean its not like youd be unhappy with the EX1.

Jay