Guys, this thread has strayed pretty far from reality and is filled with speculation, wishful thinking and conflicting third party accounts from dealers and "friends at Sony."

This is all fine, but it really belongs in our "area 51" forum, so that's where you'll now find it :-)

There was also a lot of overlap between the "FX1 out of stock" and "Buy Z1 now?" threads, with people posting the same responses to both. Therefore I've merged everything together here so the discussion will be easier to follow.
Good idea, Boyd. I apologize for being part of the problem there...

I got this e-mail on June 19th:
Thank you for your inquiry for this item:
Sony - SOHDRFX1K - HDR-FX1 HDV Camcorder with Canopus Edius Package

We would like to inform you that this item is now available from bhphotovideo.com.

But it is already out of stock again.

I got this e-mail on June 19th:
Thank you for your inquiry for this item:
Sony - SOHDRFX1K - HDR-FX1 HDV Camcorder with Canopus Edius Package

We would like to inform you that this item is now available from bhphotovideo.com.

But it is already out of stock again.
I purchased it. I went on their site yesterday morning and saw that the FX1 was in stock again, so I called and ordered right away. I was haggling with the guy about the price ($3200), and he said that this was the last one they had in stock. I thought he was just using that as a negotiation tactic, but I guess he was telling the truth. If all went as discussed, I was shipped this camera yesterday and should receive it early-mid next week.

I purchased it. I went on their site yesterday morning and saw that the FX1 was in stock again, so I called and ordered right away. I was haggling with the guy about the price ($3200), and he said that this was the last one they had in stock. I thought he was just using that as a negotiation tactic, but I guess he was telling the truth. If all went as discussed, I was shipped this camera yesterday and should receive it early-mid next week.

Just the FX1? I didn't want the package. But I noticed they were both out of stock.

Just the FX1? I didn't want the package. But I noticed they were both out of stock.
Yeah, just the FX1. I would think that the FX1 and the FX1 Package inventory are one and the same -- pulling for the latter when they have someone who wants to add accessories. I added some accessories, but not from the package. I got an extra battery, carrying case, and .6x Century lens.

I saw a FX1 at a Apple store once. It was awesome video. You should like it.

Sony's just frustrated that they're wrong putting interlaced HD chips in their cameras and they don't want to admit it. Sony needs to suck it up and start doing progressive, the right way. They're going kaikaze with the interlaced chip, holding onto it until the very bitter end to shield their pride. For me it doesn't matter if they discontinue the FX1; unless the new model has 1080p, sales will suffer.

FX1 price at B&H gone up about another $100 last day or two.

now $3,299 for FX1 (NTSC).

PAL model on B&H gone up 500dollars (yes) since about 4 weeks ago.
Was $2,999, and now priced on B&H at $3,499.