I was just checking out JVC's website.

The photo's of the HD200 show a gold band just below the audio monitor
adjustment knob.

The others models are silver.

Can any HD200 users come forth? Does it have a gold band?

if so, why didn't the 250 get the gold? or is it platinum? :)

Mark,

The 200 Series ProHD camcorders (GY-HD200 and GY-HD250) have a gold band. The 100 Series have a silver band. This is a cosmetic design to identify which series of cameras the unit belongs to.

The photos initially posted for the 200 Series were either of prototypes or CG.

Hope this answers your inquiry.

wow thats neat!