Best Canon Camcorders - SDHC Card Memory Card Type, true MPEG Movie Mode, With LCD Panel Display Type, 1 to * CCD Quantity, Digital Camcorder Type, 2 to 5 Hours Battery Life, 2 to 3 in. LCD Panel Size

'The quality is quite good, particularly indoors, there was little jarring noise.'

'new Custom Key button'

'The lens is very similar to the HV30 with spectra coating (to reduce flare and ghosting), aspheric design, but adds a neutral density (ND) filter to improve performance in bright environments.'

'astonishing high definition detail and color reproduction'

'adjustable screen brightness'

'The XL2 utilizes its 4:3 chip in a way that is unique among 16:9 modes.'

'anon's new XL2 camcorder offers an evolutionary design and new professional features - including a choice of 60i, 24p or 30p frame rates, 4:3 or high resolution 16:9 aspect ratio, new 680,000 pixel progressive scan CCDs, and a full line of customizable controls for cine-looking results'