i'm just curious..why the jump from 24 to 30fps? i'm pretty experienced with video, but have never even picked up a film camera. is it a price thing, or maybe difficulty? film seems like it would be really tough to get right. i could be wrong, but i have no clue. sorry i cant help with the vx2000, i have a pd150 that i love and cant get rid of right now or else i think i might offer. it's basically the same camera and film is interesting...