Livin' in Amsterdam I have an easy opportunity to check out the IBC and this new Kona LH card got my attention..

http://www.aja.com/products_kona.html

Since the Canon people at that show were not telling me anything about the XL-H1, at the time I didn't see what a great combo these new items make.
No this will not break the bank at $1790 US List Price.

The Kona LH is only needed with HDV cameras that only have analog component HD outputs. Since the XLH1 has a SDI port much cheaper HD cards can be used with the XLH1 such as the Decklink HD card for $595.00 which by the way works on Apple as well as PC while the Kona LH only works on Apple.