I just installed V6. When I drag or double click a Veg file to the timeline it immediatly starts to render. Is this normal? I don't remember V5 doing this.
That's because veg files are now considered the same as media, you can drag a veg file to the timeline and have it as an event.. The render you see is the audio being rendered.
It's not a full render, just a placer file that helps you view the veg smoothly. If you right-click and choose, "Edit Source Project" a new instance of Vegas 6 will open with the original veg file. If you make a change to that and save it, then Alt-Tab back to the original project you'll see it rerendering the placer file again.
Did Sony give any hints at NAB about when the 2/3" XDCAM HD is coming out? I know the 1/2" version will be available this year but I am not fond of 1/2" chips nor trying to adapt my 2/3" broadcast lens fit.