Downhill Domination
Captyvate Media
So what you're saying is, if I go with said 60D kit here:PersonalIy would not bother with ANY L series lenses (as your widest lens) with a 24mm - ??mm range unless going for a 5D. On a crop sensor (550,7,60D) that 24 turns into a 36mm - ??mm. Not really wide enough. The ultimate zoom for crop sensors is a 17-55 2.8.
Ultimately, if you make a great film the fact that it was shot on a kit lens rather than a Zeiss or L series is not going to matter. DSLR's do give you the possibility of shallow DOF and it's great for story telling/being able to direct the audience to where you want in the frame. That is why I would say go for a DSLR if you are into film making. If it means you can only afford the kit lens then fine. If you put the kit lens in the hands of a great DP then they will get great results.
Don't get too caught up in the kit. Buy what you can now and make films!
http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/product.asp?idProduct=3118
...then I should be all good for now. Can you REALLY tell the difference in quality? If a cheaper kit lense is seriously going to down grade my quality for video making, then the way I see it, is that it's not worth it...