BrianDN - the user rating for the GS400 is a lot lower on cnet than for the AG-DVC30. the AG-DVC30 has a user rating of 8.6, and an editor's rating of 8.1. you can read the specs on cnet, and see how the features compare for you, but i wish there was a place to see the video.

here's an in-depth review of it http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content...der-review.htm but i don't think it has video :-(

Slade, the raw footage had no pixelation at all, but there were small issues with focus. even so, i have to say that the video is better quality than any i've bought over the years. i'm happy with it for now