That the one big gripe I have with the FX1, in order to shoot decent wildlife, you need to put on an extender, and there isn't a lot of good stuff out there yet...

That would be really cool if it was! That would most definitely add to its appeal...

These are a bit heavier that FX1 at 2000 plus grams. With nearly the same form factor, I am betting you will have still be dealing with a weight issue and balance, much the same as with the FX1.

If I recall correctly from testing the XL-H1, the side thingy may have some lights in it so you can read the dial and display in the dark. This should be one very sweet camera... why the heck didn't they ship it last year?!?

Someone quoted 2100 to 2200 grams depending on model My conversion says over 4.5 lbs.

Man! Thats awesome! Now I don't know what camera I should get! I was thinking of going for a gl1 or 2, but now I don't know!

I wonder if Panasonic would ever decide to put a 20X zoom lens on the successor of the HVX200.

I also wonder how Sony would have reacted if Canon were to release the 4000 dollar XH A1 right now.

Thanks, Kevin. I need to just be patient and have a look. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement! :)

Speaking of that, Gabriel and James, babies and puppies cost $3999 and $6999, and weigh 4.98 and 5.14 lbs. ;) If you check back on the links provided, there's a ton of info for us! I got a kick out of your enthusiasm, though!

I was comparing with the Xl1s, it's forward heavy and awkward (I could feel it pulling forward. When I rented a GL1, it was more comfortable), and one of the reasons I was looking at the Z1U. I think the XHA1 would do nicely on a rig.

Ahh! Thank you! I don't think I'll be able to afford that after all... :( But I'll try as hard as I can!

Just look at it this way. If we hadn't bought those FX1s and Z1s in such great numbers, Canon wouldn't have made these moves. Sony, what's next ? HDV harddrive recording with dockable drive ??

All of the XL series cameras, from the XL1 to XLH1 have a back light that can be turned on to see the LCD in darkness. Push the button, you get about 3 seconds...hold the button for a few seconds and it stays on until you turn it off again.

The only difference that I'm aware of, and Pete Bauer can help is that the XLH1 has a blue backlight while the XL2 and previous models had white backlighting.

-gb-

USA site:

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...&modelid=14057

and

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...&modelid=14061

heath

I sure hope that the XH G1/A1 has a blue back light! That would be a great color blend!

Greg, I have an XL1s and if I'm correct, I think it has blue backlight too. Well, a kind of blue green blacklight.

Not that this is on topic :-)