“Is it possible to convert a Cannon XL1 to use an SSD HD?”
Colin,
Nope. However, as Bruce suggested there are portable HDD and Flash Media recording devices that can bridge the gap. Main thing you have to have, is one that will allow you to record to the device via firewire. I can’t think of any that would let you record via the RCA inputs. Here are some links to useable recorders:
Datavideo DN-60
Shining Technology CitiDisk Compact Flash Recorder
Focus Enhancements FS-200 Compact Flash Recorder
