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Movie Making Manual/Canon XL1-S review
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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