Which ones are available? Is there a low cost solution for vtr?

Of course using the VTR function on the HD-100 is the cheapest method. The next method is using the HDV RECORDER PLAYER (http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/features.jsp?tree=GA&feature_id=01&model_id=MDL101457) and then there is the BR50 deck.

Those are your options..

Of course using the VTR function on the HD-100 is the cheapest method. The next method is using the HDV RECORDER PLAYER (http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/features.jsp?tree=GA&feature_id=01&model_id=MDL101457) and then their is the BR50 deck.

Those are your options..
Are there people who have been using the portable recorder/player? If so, how do you like it?

How does the recorder/player compare to the deck for general use?

Are there people who have been using the portable recorder/player? If so, how do you like it?

How does the recorder/player compare to the deck for general use?

The CU-VH1 is a consumer cross-over model, and usually OK for back-up field recording, or non-critical playback. The BR-HD50U is the professional model, and will give the best record / playback performance. Also, most professional NLE systems support the BR-HD50U.

Regards, Carl

Are there people who have been using the portable recorder/player? If so, how do you like it?

How does the recorder/player compare to the deck for general use?
I have not heard of anyone using it. I'm thinking of getting one myself since it's battery powered with the stock battery. It should be durable for the $1800 price tag.

What is the retail price for both of these?

What is the retail price for both of these?
Here is the VC CU-VH1US-P HDV Portable VTR:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=321741&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

Here is the BR-HD50U:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=389736&is=REG&addedTroughType=search