need canon xl2 advice

[quickysrt]

hi


new guy here

was thinking of getting a canon xl2 and wondering if the accessories that came with the camera where all i needed.

the camera comes with the following:
- XL2 Camcorder Body
- Zoom Lens 20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS
- Color Viewfinder
- Lithium Battery (for Auto-Date)
- WL-D4000 Wireless Controller
- Two R03/AAA Batteries (for Wireless Controller)
- Lens Cap
- Lens Dust Cap
- Lens Hood
- Lens Soft Case
- Camcorder Dust Cap
- CA-920 Compact Power Adapter and Adapter Holder
- AC Cable
- DC-920 DC Coupler
- BP-930 Battery Pack (with Terminal Cover)
- SS-1000 Shoulder Strap
- STV-150 Stereo Video Cable
- S-150 S-Video Cable
- Microphone
- XL2 and Lens Instruction manuals

the type of filming i do is indoors with medium lighting(porn).


would i need anyother type of lens, that does not come with the camera?

[Marc Peters]

I'd say spend the money on lighting (and a good lighting book) rather than actual cam accessories. You'll really make yourself stand out from the crowd with some top notch lighting.

For a few "money" shots, think about getting some kind of stabilisation, as most of the shots won't be static. You'll definately need an extra battery - consider that a bog standard necessity .

[quickysrt]

i like to do alot of filming with the camera on my shoulder instead of the tripode. does the xl2 have a good "steady shot" type of function.

[Marc Peters]

Its on "on the shoulder" job, so it's failry stable as is.