I know this might sound obvious at first BUT!! Please tell me:

a) Is it possible to use NTSC camera and make VCD,SVCD,DVD that will work in DVD players outside US & Japan etc??? :

The reason Im asking this strange question IS:

b) How the hell can a Panasonic AG DVC 30 cost US$1050 (NTSC) and in europe Panasonic AG DVC 30 US$3800 (PAL)!!!!????

Im sure there must be some way we can get round this for US$2750?????

Any good answers will be greatfully recieved :idea: