indiejunior - If you want a relatively inexpensive handheld pro camcorder, you can spend
less than 2000€ for the brand new Sony PXW-X70 - a more modern camera than the NX3 with a much larger sensor, a 10-bit 4:2:2 codec and upgradability to Ultra HD ("4K") in 2015.
Here's a doc shot with this camera:
http://vimeo.com/110943803
An example of the shallow depth of field you can get with this camera's 1" sensor and built-in ND filter:
http://vimeo.com/111277239
An example of 1080/60p slow motion (European cameras will record at up to 1080/50p):
http://vimeo.com/111820475
Hope this is helpful and best of the holidays!
Bill