I just ran into someone last night that just bought a Sony DCR-SR300, and they ARE able to take photos while doing video at the same time. You can only take 3 photos while doing video, but once you stop recording, it must write those to the drive and then you are set for 3 more photos (while doing video), or "unlimited" if not doing video. Not to see if I can find a deal on one and see if I want to actually buy it...

Farewell - June 4, 2020