It’s a very good , beginner camera I reckon as it allows you to learn a bit about using filters , has reasonably good features for a HDV consumer camera
It gives you a little scope alright , but is really aimed more towards the pro am videographer ( y’know , the uncle who brings a camera to the wedding / christening / communion )
For pure film purposes , it seems that the canon 7D 5D and 550D seem to be the things to get at the moment , which while they have their own limitations and concerns , are capable of far better images when in the best conditions that any HDV camera is capable of in it’s best conditions
I could go into great detail on all the particular drawbacks of both systems . but I reckon that overview is enough , ( and I think you already know the drawbacks on the HD 1000e )