I have a Panasonic AG455 SVHS camcorder currently, but think I may be needing 
to upgrade to a 3 chip camera.  I have noticed that what truly sets some of 
the higher end brodacast shows apart from what I or many other videographers 
shoot is the depth of field in the picture.  During an interview for example, 
the subject can be sharp and clear, while the background which is only a few 
feet behind the subject is blurry.  This focuses the viewers attention on the 
subject itself.  The only way I can achieve this affect on my camera is to be 
far away from the subject and to zoom in.  You can see how unpracticle this 
can be.  My question is :  Are there any SVHS cameras that have this depth of 
field function (does it have something to do with the shutter?) or is this 
function limited to higher format recorders?  My next question is :  What 
would you reccomend for lighting that could be attached to a full size camera 
(AG-455) and provide enough illumination to light up rooms in a house if you 
were to video tape them?  I would like to get something that is going to 
function forprofessional work, yet won't break the bank either.  Any product 
names or locations of where I could demo them would be great.Next Question:  
This has to do somewhat with the first question (upgrading to another 
camera).  I have read about the Panasonic SuperCam but have never seen it 
used.  I was wondering what the cost of it is and whether somebody who has 
used it would reccomend paying the price to upgrade from a Panasonic AG-455.  
If not, would you reccomend going with another brand or model instead?What 
about mixing Hi-8 and SVHS in a two camera production?  Would this look 
horrible on the edited master tape?  Well I hope these all get answered.  
THey are legitimate questions I dearly need answered.  Thanks in advance.   
-Manny
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