Hi Finn,
Thanks for your reply.It was great to here from you.
I surrendered, I went out and bought an EX3, I still have the JVC which I use for SD work if I need to.I am thinking of getting the FS200 which is completely solid state (SDHC card) I believe it works well with the HD 100 series but does not display recording functions in the viewfinder. In the light of your letter and some other feedback, I might go back to JVC and request a similar solution.
I think the EX3 is a great camera bang for buck, not perfect but it has served me well so far.
regards
Ian Skurrie