Just purchased a 150 and am excited to start using it. It will arrive in a few days. I also got a VariZoom remote and the 150 book by Barry Green. I am a real newbie, so am glad I found this site. I hope you guys can help me with all my questions. Actually, I am not a total newbie as I have been using an AG-HMC70 for two months, but the 150 seems like it has so many more controls.