I would suggest having a go on the XH if you havent already - I have always found the balance of the xl very awkward and I found the hi def version much worse in this respect, that lens is very heavy and holding the cam for any length of time on the shoulder was VERY tiring and uncomfortable, it felt like I was arm wrestling.
Maybe just a personal thing.
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