Did you continue your research and if so, what other info do you have to share? I’m looking to buy either the Sony A55 or the Canon 60D with the flip out screen. The A55 doe have a small mono speaker that at least you can use to determine that you are recording audio. I would still buy a BeachTek or Juicebox for either. I shoot mostly ENG and I’ve tested the Canon RebelT2i. I love the images I get and so for myself I think the Sony A55 or Canon 60D would be great or I might just wait until the next model Nikon, Sony or Canon comes out with a swivel screen and headphone jack. Glad you posted this.
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