Any word if Sony is going to have a package for the PDW-700 with a Viewfinder, mic, tripod plate, etc? Similar to what they had for the 355 a month or so ago?

It does not look likely. Basically, you now buy the camera body, purchase the mic and viewfinder (3 choices) you like and dont need to purchase a camera tripod plate if you already have one.

Thierry.

Here in Europa some dealers offer a package that includes the PDW-700 body, HDVF-200 viewfinder and Fujinon ZA17x7.6BERM or Canon KJ16x7.7 IRSE for 34.995 Euro. Microphone and tripod plate are not included.

That package would be nice here in the US

Simply ask your dealer, I am sure he will do "the package"?

ULI