I recently purchased the DSR-200a and I love it!!! The VX 1000 is nice but it is nothing like using the DSR-200a. I have also used a Canon XL1s and the DSR-200a is much better. If for nothing else the Sony has XLR inputs which makes a big difference.(posted 7382 days ago)Regarding the comments about the firewire my DSR-200a has Firewire IN/OUT.