On Sun, 24 Feb 2002 00:41:34 GMT, "robbie" wrote:

>Which is better? Why?

With no further qualification, I would say, "PD150"
(better picture, greater low-light range, better lens
controls, much better auto-controls, more useable
picture controls, longer run-time on cheap/light
batteries, lighter/smaller/easier-to-pack, cheaper
[for basic camera-lens, with good WA solutions, and
also for "well-equipped"]). Sound quality/capability
is about the same on both. The XL-1 offers interchangeable
lenses, mostly an advantage when used with the EOS adapter,
for fitting effectively VERY long lenses...
For very specific uses, the XL-1 may be the answer; for
most uses, for most people, the PD-150 is...
BTW, you can find more, under the video section of
"I babble", at: www.David-Ruether-Photography.com.