Ran across something today that Jan might have been hinting at in another post. Not quite sure, but could be an option? Love to see some technical specs... Hopefully not just recording at standard DV25, but DVCPro50 would be sweet!
http://www.uemedia.net/CPC/2-pop/article_12223.shtml
http://www.uemedia.net/CPC/2-pop/article_12223.shtml