Yeah, DSLRs couldn't possibly be used to aquire quality video.
The 50D... Really? It's not able to capture sound on camera, and the fact you have to use a hack, which is pre-alpha, just to shoot video which is what the OP wants to do primarily, is absurd. I would absolutely not recommend a 50D.
I understand the appeal of shooting raw, but it really is overkill for the OP. The workflow is currently very clumsy and you need a hefty post workflow to deal with the massive data and processing. The OP said he wants to 'get back into editing...', not give himself unnecessary headaches!
I'm not hating on DSLRs, I have a 7D, and it shoots 'ok' video. There are major pitfalls with shooting on a DSLR, which are discussed at length all over the internet.
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So I am going to be making a purchase of a new HD Video Camera to start working on some projects. I want to get back into video editing.
Can anyone suggest a HD Video Camera? Something very compatible w/Mac and FCP.
I am was looking at the Panasonic AG-HMC40 or a Canon XA 25, but its not out yet. Also checked out the Canon XF100. I found a review of the top 10 pro camera's and the Canon isn't on there. The 25 is.
What kind of projects are you going to be working on?
What is the delivery format?
Is this likely to be something you continue to develop, or is it just to complete a few projects and that's it?
What do you want to edit with?