What camera class as an upgrade from XL2?

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I will be working with my XL2 for a while yet as I make a few more shorts and improve my skillset. From there, I will be looking into HD cameras to continue with. I see so much info here that it is hard to decided which way to go. I see many folks here are using camera's like the 5D which as I understand it are primarily still cameras.I don't understand that.

I was looking into an actual video camera like a Canon XF100. I have limited help and gear to begin with so the xlr jacks on the video cam sound like a better idea than separate recording. Does that make any sense?

Which of the basic classes (still or camcorder) is the best choice for a newbish guy transitioning to HD from SD in your opinion? Why? Also, any specific recommendations on particular pieces of gear is appreciated. Thanks. :cool:
 
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The DSLR guys like the large frame sensors and how cheap they are.

What are you thinking about spending on a camera upgrade? I can send you a few suggestions.
 
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I'm not a huge DSLR user; however with a 3,000 buget, a DSLR may be the best choice. You could go for a Canon 5D III (a little more than 3k but is brand new sexy camera), a 5DII, or a 7D. Some on this forum will say go for a GH2 hacked. If you had a larger budget, say $6,000+ then I'd have different recommendations :)

Then again by the time you are ready to purchase an upgrade those listed cameras will be even cheaper and something new may have been released!
 
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I'm currently working on moving from my XL1s to a Canon T2i to match my limited budget... with 3k, you could get a nice DLSR and some memory cards, rails, follow focus, external monitor and a mattebox :)

I've now shot with a DSLR and REALLY LOVE THE EXPERIENCE! The footage is phenomenally better than my XL1s as well (and will be better than your XL2 in the same manner).
 
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