Tom Mead

Thanks guys! Bought an XL2 and love it. Decided against the H1 for only a basic reason: cash. Now, granted HD would be nice and give the production a much more lifelike feel, at the same time, I think you can achieve a very lifelike feel if you know what you're doing with SD. The physics are the same, just higher quality and before I assume I know enough to buy HD, I think I'll try the SD. Thanks for all the input!

Tom.

Ah, thanks. I felt both the XLH1 and the XL2 and they didn't feel nose-heavy, or heavy at all for that matter. I think I will stay in SD just because of the fact that I'm new to the industry and I have a lot of room to become better before I will need HD.

Thanks for the replies!

Tom.

I know you pros hate a general "help me" plea, but I just have a few questions.

1. I want a Canon XL something. Should I go with the H1 (even though I broadcast in SD only)?

2. I want 3 Canon XL somethings. What should I do (with a non-linear post facility) about the SMTPE timecodes?

3. Is the XL the BEST bang for your buck? I honestly (although it is a small and pointless argument) would prefer a shoulder-resting camera for stability's sake. Am I wrong to think that and why?

Any help is better than none.

Thanks,

Tom Mead.