Hello, I've just received my Sony HVR HD 1000E
Posted some videos on Vimeo & Dailymotion :
http://www.vimeo.com/1026332

http://www.dailymotion.com/pronnier-benoit/video/x57q5m_sonyhvr-hd-1000_creation?from=rss

Impressive video. I was also interested in the way you set up your camera as well.

I'm sorting out a way of attaching a Bechtek DXA-4 box and a Firestore to the camera and still be able to use it on the shoulder.

With two accessory shoes on the cam and a variety of shoe-to-1/4" screw adapters available, you should have no problem mounting both on top. B&H also lists a bunch of Firestore holders that can be mounted on the cam's upper carrying handle.