http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Forum: Panasonic Other Professional Camcorders - Recent Topics en Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:37:38 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/seeking-thoughts-on-the-ag-hvx200a-camera#post-74573 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:02:07 +0000 efiebke 74573@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello -</p> <p>I'm still working in standard definition.  During the next couple of months, I hope to "upgrade" to high definition.  There are so many choice of cameras.  However, I'm most familiar with Canon's GL2 and Panasonic's AG-DVX100B (on the SD side).  So, I'm thinking about purchasing a HD camera from either Canon or Panasonic that's comparable to what I have on the SD side.  For Panasonic, this would be it's AG-HVX200A HD camera.  It still uses tape, but it can also use it P2 card.</p> <p>So. . . for anyone who has used the HVX200A camera, how do you like it?  Please share any experience you have regarding its strengths and weaknesses.</p> <p>I see that the camera has a firewire port out.  I have two external recording devices (both from Focus Info) which can record video via the firewire port.  Would such a device work with the HVX200A??</p> <p>Thank you for your time in reading this post and sharing any information.</p> <p>Ted</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/p2-log-transfer-issues-using-fcp-7#post-74561 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:06:52 +0000 chandler 74561@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>So, there might be an obvious answer to this question, and that might be that either I am missing something simple, or that the footage is a lost cause. But in the off-chance that there might be a solution or something that can be done, here goes.</p> <p>I received footage (event multi-cam footage) of an event from almost a year ago. The event was shot with hvx-200's and I received drives with what should be all of the p2 volumes (un-digitized) and some p2 footage digitized. As this was from an event shot a while ago, the original data on the p2 cards themselves is long gone.</p> <p>Most of the footage digitizes fine via FCP log and transfer. But there are some clips, one volume in particular that is giving me a lot of trouble. Digitizing direct from the p2 volume via log &amp; transfer gives me the red exclamation point error symbol immediately after the clips are put into the transfer que. It is important to note that the clips play in preview in the log and transfer window but will not convert/transfer. I tried digitizing with p2 log pro instead of FCP, again from the unchanged p2 volume, and i get a error message saying something along the lines of 'quicktime error.' This pops ups immediately. I tried running p2 log pro repair clip wizard (which has saved me on numerous occasions in the past) on the individual video files within the volume, and making new volume folders for each. This seems to run fine, but when I try to convert the new 'repaired' volume in either FCP log and transfer or direct with P2 Log Pro, i get the same error messages as before.</p> <p>Any thoughts on what might be done? Or is it a lost cause given the I don't have the original p2 card data?</p> <p>Thank you for your time and help.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/newby-question-about-transferring-assets-to-computer-from-tape#post-73886 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:18:26 +0000 susanbryg 73886@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have the Panasonic DVX100b and I have it connected to the computer just fine.  I have Adobe Premiere Pro CS 5.5  I know it is probably a simple thing, but I don't know how/where in Premiere Pro to effect the transfer. </p> <p>Could you please offer any quick ideas?  I know it should be really simple</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-battery-pack-for-the-hmc150#post-72443 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:19:26 +0000 Joshua Strazewski 72443@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&nbsp;Does anyone know if someone sells a external long life battery for the Panasonic HMC150?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/diffusion-and-softfx-filters#post-58312 Wed, 05 May 2010 16:33:16 +0000 anindya49 58312@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have been shooting stuff with my HMC150 and love the picture. I currently have a UV filter, a polarizer and a warming filter from Tiffen.</p> <p>What are your thoughts about diffusion filters and Soft/FX filters (any brand)? Are they useful or necessary on this camera? If you have some experience, can you please contribute a few tips about which filters to use in order to achieve particular "looks"?</p> <p>Any advice on software filters is also welcome. Thanks!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-camera-model-suggestions-please#post-69130 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:26:12 +0000 inca 69130@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>An indigenous community needs advice on which Panasonic camera they can buy for their Participatory Video projects.</p> <p>Panasonic<br /> will be sponsoring their request by giving a discount. But they need to<br /> request the model which will be most suitable for their needs. Could<br /> you please guide us a bit according to the specifics below?</p> <p>Budget: US$3000 - to get 2 cameras with their accessories. Hopefully the discount will be substantial.</p> <p>Output<br /> target: acceptable TV quality for local viewing in Malaysia. But does<br /> not have to be high end (naturally, with the budget!). </p> <p>Editing software: Windows 7, Sony Vegas and Adobe Premier</p> <p>Shooting<br /> environment: will definitely include some humid places in the forest.<br /> They lost their older Canon HV40 cameras to problems caused by humidity.</p> <p>I am volunteering for this group. Personally I am carrying a<br /> TM700. I like it, but editing gave me some problems and its full HD<br /> ability actually cost me in terms of weight of several external drives<br /> to carry around with me. They could get that one, but it is now out of<br /> shelves. Perhaps we could use TM900 as the benchmark for any suggestions<br /> you may have.</p> <p>We got little time before they meet Panasonic, so any prompt responses will be highly appreciated. Thanks a bunch.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-hmc-150-40-settings#post-68769 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:41:31 +0000 Tim Kline 68769@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Just curious,  I use the Panasonic Hmc 40 and 150.  </p> <p>I generally film it on normal and mess with colors in After FX, and Color Curves.  This has worked for a while, but when your doing a 30 min infomercial...it gets tedious.   Does anybody have any settings they use for TV that really just kill it and look amazing.  Usually filming at 30fps.</p> <p>Also.....Looking to upgrade.....anybody purchase any of the new cameras that came out this year...and which ones...??</p> <p>Thanks  Tim</p> <p>Fourtenvisuals</p> <p><a href="http://www.fourtenvisuals.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.fourtenvisuals.com</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/footage-panasonic-hmc150#post-54733 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:17:31 +0000 vtucker 54733@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtIBFywteGY" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtIBFywteGY</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-needed-to-establish-selling-price-of-a-panasoic-v3-broadcast-camera#post-68087 Wed, 18 May 2011 19:14:52 +0000 fred 68087@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> </p> <p>Hello</p> <p>I bought this video camera which came from a storage unit that had other video equipment inside. It appears to be in good condition, I have NOT powered it up or tested it. Photos here: <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/fmfelker/CameraVideoPanasonicWVV3?authkey=Gv1sRgCOrj5IqrgMWbmAE#" rel="nofollow">https://picasaweb.google.com/fmfelker/CameraVideoPanasonicWVV3?authkey=Gv1sRgCOrj5IqrgMWbmAE#</a></p> <p>1. Can you give me an idea of how much I should sell this camera for and who would buy such a camera and to use it for what purpose?</p> <p>2. Does it appear in the photos that all the cords are there to power up the camera?</p> <p>3. Any comments on the camera or selling it?</p> <p><img alt="Panasonic V3 Camera" src="https://picasaweb.google.com/fmfelker/CameraVideoPanasonicWVV3?authkey=Gv1sRgCOrj5IqrgMWbmAE#5605287208884986418" /></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ag-hmc40#post-54776 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:51:46 +0000 tlarmproductions 54776@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi, I'm Tyler. Im going to college for video production soon. I'm debating what camcorder to get. I really like the Panasonic AG-HMC40 because of all the reviews i read about it were good. It's a great deal at only 2000 dollars too. I was also looking at the JVC GZ HD7U, but i dont like the .tod format. I have a macbook pro and i use final cut express. I just want an advanced camcorder that is not to complicated and will last me through college. Is the Panasonic AG-HMC40 a generally good camcorder? I really like it but i need to know if ifs a good camcorder. Thank you</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/avchd-converter-failed#post-55161 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:51:38 +0000 rayo 55161@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Bought the Pansonic Video camera AG HMC 40P.</p> <p>The Edius Neo software was included and I installed the AVCHD converter from the tools folder.</p> <p>This install provided me the AVCHD2HQ converter and the AVCHDPRV for previewing the AVCH video.</p> <p>When trying to get video to be converted the message "Conversion has failed comes up (Graph connection error)" and when trying to preview the message is "Can not preview (Codec can not be used).</p> <p>Can anyone help me?</p> <p>regards</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/trying-to-decide-on-a-prosumer-camcorder-but-concerned-with-p2-workflow#post-65988 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:12:44 +0000 kylekap 65988@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hello everyone. I'm new here, but I love the site and I love the forums. </p> <p>I've worked in independent film for about 4 years, but mostly as a co-producer and sometimes Unit Production Manager. I'm just now getting my hands dirty with the technical stuff. I've shot weddings before and want to buy a prosumer camcorder for future weddings and short movies. The whole wedding thing kind of rules out the DSLRs that are so popular now.</p> <p>I've been leaning toward Panasonic. Particularly the HPX-170. But I'm concerned with using the P2 technology. I wanted to edit via FCE 4.0 on my Macbook Pro, but I'm discovering FCE doesn't support P2. </p> <p>I'm wary to try upgrading to Final Cut Studio for fear it will slow my laptop down immensely. But I also wanted the CCD sensors vs. the CMOS that Sony and Canon are putting in all their cameras now, which leaves Panasonic as my only option.</p> <p>I looked at the HVX200 because it records P2 AND Mini-DV but I want a camera that records 1080p and 24p, and I feel like there is no perfect option for what I want. Here's what I want to do:</p> <p>Price - $2000-$4000<br />XLR inputs <br />1080p and 24p<br />1/3" CCD (ideally)</p> <p>Any ideas? Please help! I'm drowning in specs.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-hdc-sdx1h#post-65433 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:43:23 +0000 Videonamics 65433@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>What do you suggest is the best small HD camera for videotaping weddings?<br /> Would the Panasonic HDC-SDX1H work for the low budget brides? Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-hcm-151-shooting-a-sport-match-for-web#post-60880 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 02:06:22 +0000 Duca 60880@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Panasonic HCM 151 - Shooting a sport match for web</p> <p> </p> <p>Hallo anybody,</p> <p>I'm going to shot a basketball match and than I'd like put this video on web, with H.264 (640*360). I'd like to know IF and HOW can I shoot directly in with this risolution (640*360) in 25 P (PAL) or better, in 50 P.</p> <p>Otherwise, I think, I've to shoot in 720 25P or 50 P and than resize oder compress video in  H.264 (640*360).   </p> <p>(I'm interest about using Progerssive 50 (or 60) FPS in low resolituion for check what is good and what is wrong for the capacity of this Camcorder...)</p> <p> </p> <p>THX!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/first-full-hd-3d-camcorder#post-54816 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:49:10 +0000 Derek Sine 54816@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Panasonic has launched the page all about the <a href="http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/3d/">new 3D camera</a>, Check it out!</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/3d/" rel="nofollow">http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/3d/</a></p> <p>What do you guys think?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-hdc-tm700#post-59430 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:06:16 +0000 darrill 59430@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Looking at this camera to purchase but I am concerned it has no connectivity to attach to a typical television for qucik viewing of a recently recorded event. Does anyone know if it does.</p> <p>Also, is flash memory better than hard dirve memory? I really can tell the difference besides capacity. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ag-hmc70#post-62090 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:05:28 +0000 TJninja 62090@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am looking for a wireless microphone system for my panasonic ag hmc70. I would like to only spend around $150. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-lumix-gf1-i-need-advice#post-60159 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:16:40 +0000 AnnieCB 60159@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I want to get a new camera and I can't afford very much so I'm looking in the $500-$600 range... I've been doing a ton of research and one camera that really caught my eye was the Lumix GF1... which is primarily for photography... but it has awesome video as well.   I wanted to know if anyone had anything to say about this camera or knows anything about it. </p> <p>I was also looking at the Olympus PEN that's mostly for photography and has great video as well, but it can only hold 7 mins worth of video at a time (I think that's even with a memory card)... So if anyone knows a way that it could hold more video than that, let me know!</p> <p>Also, If anyone has any low budget camera suggestions that would be great!  I want something with good depth of field... it would be a plus if it can work with an external mic... I'm having a hard time finding something perfect.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-ag-hmc70-questions#post-59978 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:47:36 +0000 TJninja 59978@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello</p> <p>I own a panasonic-ag-hmc70 and am needing help in picking the right boom and microphone, any suggestions? also I am needing help in depth and field, do I need a lens or can I do it straight on the camera?</p> <p>Thank you</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ivdr-102-capture-device-on-panasonic-hvx-200a#post-58512 Wed, 12 May 2010 08:56:18 +0000 travieso 58512@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm interested in buying the new Maxell IVDR 102 Capture device but I haven't been able togather much info from anyone that has used it. Anyone here..??</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ag-hmc150-micline-input-switch#post-57496 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:07:12 +0000 chuckd73026 57496@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm new to this camera, but I really feel like an idiot asking this question. Everything Panasonic prints says that the XLR inputs are Line/Mic selectable (for 0 db or -50/-60 db).  The leftmost audio switches on the side, from what I can tell, simply switch the source of channel 1 and 2, and the right two switches turn on/off +48V phantom power.</p> <p>Where in the heck do you select Line or Mic level input?</p> <p>All the manuals imply this is an obvious thing, but I plead total ignorance here.</p> <p>Can somebody steer me in the right direction?</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Chuck</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hmc-150-questions#post-56760 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:43:23 +0000 anindya49 56760@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi, I have a few questions about the HMC-150. </p> <p>1. The manual indicates that it is possible to upload some metadata to the camera using a file on an SD card. The metadata is incorporated into the recorded clips. So far, so good but how does one create the metadata? Is there a software application which does this? The manual is curiously reticent about this. It seems to be badly translated from Japanese; full of grammatical errors.</p> <p>2. Is there an option to display a rule-of-thirds grid on the LCD/viewfinder? I could not find anything in the manual.</p> <p>3. There are some menu options for storing a "User File". What settings are stored in the user file?</p> <p>Thanks!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shot-in-a-garden#post-55699 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:50:54 +0000 composite1 55699@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Lately I've been putting up videos shot with DSLR rigs. Well just to show that traditional ENG style cam's are by no means out of the picture yet, here's one by Mirko Faienza called "My Grandfather's Garden" It was shot with a Panasonic AG-HPX500 and the stock 17.5 x lens. It's is a bit pricier rig than the average VM reader is thinking about getting, but it does show you don't necessarily need full on shallow DOF to get great imagery. Enjoy.</p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/9519939">My Father's Garden</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1861662">Mirko Faienza</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-ag-hmc150#post-54949 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:42:02 +0000 blackvideo 54949@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I am just a beginner but I will purchase the AG HMC150.</p> <p>Question:  The optional AG MC2006 mic - Do I really need it?  The AG HMC 150 according to the brochure comes with stereo mic.</p> <p>Question:  Is there a video on how to use the AG HMC 150?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/opinions-please#post-54783 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:20:46 +0000 macfilms405 54783@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>im no professional, but im steadily making a name for myself doing promo videos, commercials, etc.. for various music artist in the area. ive been doing all this with a sony handycam. iv e been asked to film parties and weddings but i cant bring myself to do it with that lil camera! i also want to do music videos, small comedic skits, and documentaries. my question is which camera should i buy? the pan. AG-HMC40 or the pan. AG_HMC70AVC (i choose that one because i think customers would respect a bigger camera). any opinions would be greatly appreciated</p>