I am sorry to hear that your dealer does not carry Panasonic anymore.. They tested Panasonic camcorders here and there was nothing would keep up with there dependability. They were mounted on the wall to monitor our pulp making process and Panasonic out lasted every brand we put up. There was several brands used and after a year on continuous running it was taken down to put panasonics monitors on the wall. They were tested to save dollars when investing for a more pernament mounting. The only camera that was still working was Panasonic. The others lasted about 3 months. Did you check around for another supplier? That is what I would do in your case..