Well i think it is still pre order but they dropped it for around 2000. definitely will be a good buy and will be good competition with canon xh-a1 with the avchd technology (i think they compete). for 2k its a good pick up for any inspiring filmer for sure!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/625605-REG/Panasonic_AG_HMC40PJU_AG_HMC40_AVCCAM_HD_Camcorder.html
http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ModelDetail?displayTab=O&storeId=11201&catalogId=13051&itemId=361001&catGroupId=112502&surfModel=AG-HMC40
looks like a nice HD version of the dvc30 in size. Cant wait to start seeing footy!