2/3'' progressive scan CCD P2HD AG-HPX500 will be on sale in early May 2007 and suggested retail price will be US$14,000.00 US.

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20070216/pana.htm

also 16G p2 card will be on sale same time (AJ-P2CO16RG)

http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=86451

thanx,

i've checked ur thread.
till, i'll see the real hpx500 in my hand, i can't tell that good or bad.
it seems big and heavy.