i did not like the 30000
picture was blurry compared to the AG-1980 and it had alot of smearing
the loading/ejecting of the tape felt weak and cheap
turning on the Video Stabilizer made the picture jump around vertically like a Mexican jumping bean (isnt that what it is supposed to fix
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i threw it on
ebay with a $200 buy it now and it sold quickly.
after fees and gas to fetch the 30000 i made a little over $100 - not too bad
i just bought a SR-V101US for $64 shipped - so that will be the next try
maybe i can keep trading up till i have a 9600 or a W5U