Hi Tom, We Bought 10 of them About 2-3 Years ago for a 5th grade Video Production Class (Public School).
No Problems with any of them, We still use them now. Bought at B&H for $219.00 or $229.00, I can't remember. No Longer produced, But still available.
3CCDs ??? Don't know. We use PD-150, VX2100 and a couple of DSR-500, All are larger than the VX-1000( Which is a GREAT Camera)
The attachment is a Google search, Not a recommendation. Beware of really low prices,Shipping and the push to sell you Extras.
Regards, John