believe what ever you like. or ask anyone who shoots serious amounts of video. regardless, the sony is a good camera. we like the xl1 better. after *owning* the sony first, then *owning the xl1*. not reading magazines.
no offense, but if you can't produce a 8 min avi file that is less than 65 mb, it is possible you may be a little new to video.
http://bbs.gofuckyourself.net/board/...ml/013888.html
again, no offense. both are good cameras. back to work...