Yes, the XL H1 has a wireless remote control.

Also, the Canon Console Software allows a desktop or laptop computer to become a sophisticated Camera Control Unit.

With this software, you can see the image that the camera is seeing, record, and make adjustments as if you were physically touching the camera.

For example, you can zoom, select modes, select custom presets, etc. and much more.

When would that be useful? and does it work on osx (g5 laptop) meaning u can use the laptop as a field monitor?