I dont feel i have ever researched anything so hard in my life!

I think the Cannon HV30 is going to do everythign i need it to.

Is anyone able to comment on this regarding my blurb above?

So far I have read and understood it to be

- HiDef (and tape based to thats good for my recording hour issues)
- Takes third party batteries
- Has Video input (but need some advice on this, i dont understand the connection it states - will this be workable with the headcams on offer?
- Takes external Mic (again need a bit of advice, i am worried it takes only the addiotnal Mic attachments they sell, is this right?)

I guess additionally, if i do get it from the US, how does that work with warrenties?

Finally, i see some other lenses are on offer for this and also ready (cant find page) about a fish eye lense, can this not be replicated in the editing suites? Are there any advantages of shooting with this lense in the first instance.

Thanks, Q