Movie Making Manual/Canon XL1-S review

=Pros=
 * Good image quality
 * Interchangable lenses
 * Tried and tested - used in 28 Days Later.

=Cons=
 * The supplied zoom lens has horrible electronic "manual" controls over the zoom and focus - there's no direct mechanical coupling between the rings and the glass. It's pretty tough to zoom smoothly or to focus responsively
 * No XLR mic support
 * No true 16:9
 * No LCD screen
 * Not HDV