Being the smallest, lightest, and most cost effective DVCAM on the market, it has a lot going for it. I think it's been out for about a year or so now. But, even with it being DVCAM, having 16:9 chips, and XLR audio ports, it appears to lack good quality glass, and generally responds poorly in low light. But whatever you're told on paper shouldn't always be the determining factor for or against a cam. It's always difficult to judge a cam without knowing what the applications are.
It really all just depends on what you're using it for. Try to test one out, that's always the best way to see if it will suit your needs. If you can't do that, then make sure you research everything about the camera, and view as much UNTREATED sample footage as possible. 8)
