I hear what you guys are saying, but the used Panasonics and Sonys are over $1000 more than the used Canons with fewer accessories. HD isn't even a consideration since it is so new and not a necessity for what I'm looking to do.

The point you bring up about the self hunt/video and LCD monitor makes sense, especially when using a camera arm because you can't exactly lean out over the tree to keep your eye in the eye piece and not get busted. Would this be an option for the XL1?



That would be something you could add on for self hunts.