As XL1s users had to eventually give up on a remedy for this problem, it looks like XM2 users must do the same. If only I had known this before my purchase.

This brings me to request a favour from Barry Goyette. Would it be possible for him to add a footnote to his GL2 review http://www.dvinfo.net/canongl2/reports/owner.php , informing visitors of this XM2 problem. Independent reviews such as his are crucial in helping people decide which camera to buy. I certainly read all reviews on the DV Info site before purchasing my XM2. It may also prompt Canon to remove such design flaws in future XM models.

David