In need of last ditch advice (upgrade to HC96 or buy Canopus converter?!)

Hi all,
Need the community's advice here...
Bought the Sony HC48 model not knowing it lacked the A/V in... too late to return for a refund to JR.com... the ability to transfer analog to digital is very important to me, so here's the question...
in your opinion, should I:
a) hold onto the HC48 and use it for its primary camcorder purpose to shoot video, and supplement that with a Canopus converter (ADVC 55, 110, or 300) for my analog to digital conversion needs... OR...
b) exchange the HC48 and upgrade to the HC96 (paying the difference), which I can use as both a camcorder and a digital pass through mechanism, thus eliminating the need for an external converter...
I would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thank you in advance and have a great weekend everyone!
Regards,
Joe

It's really your call, as only you know the financial implications of either course!
The Canopus ADVC110 works perfectly for me - I still use an analogue video camera - and is IMO the best value for money of the three.
Hang on: I just checked the specs of that camera, and it says that it includes:
i.LINK® DV Interface1
A digital high-speed bi-directional interface which provides Audio/Video communication between two compatible devices. This connection allows for pure digital transfer between devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs.
iLink is Sony's name for Firewire. If this is a digital camera you are good to go!
You will probably find that it actually connects to your Mac through the Handycam Station. But it is likely that they 'forgot' to include the required firewire cable, but that you can get in any camera store.

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