Canon HG 10

[situgrrl]

I've just celebrated professional new year with the usual soul searching and have figured that if I want to make documentaries in he future, I need a camera to build a portfolio with.  Having read Michael's article, I'm thinking that one of these babies would be a good thing.

Has anyone had some proper hands on (as supposed to a shop?)  I get on with the controls pretty well and it seems to have the basics sussed.

Accessories wise, I figure I'll need a few - can anyone recommend a wide angle lens, a matt box and a mic?  I've got cans.  Is there anything else I should add to my shopping list?

Thanks