thanks for clarifying that, just wanted to make sure.
I have never used a f2.5 lens, but I do have a f2.8 and it's good in low light, so this is great news that the XA10 is better.
I am searching but haven't found any good videos that sow the low light comparison of a good f2.8 lens vs the XA10. Hopefully soon that will appear on youtube or another video site.
how good is the connection plate that connects the camera base to the handle so that the XLR mic inputs work. I have seen no video showing where that connection is made... is it at the front ? or at the rear of the handle ?
and are the connects well made ? ... any chance of an XLR not working because of a bad connection between body and handle ?
Jack it may take you a week but there is a lot about the canon XA-10 and the other new canons on here http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1322785