AG-HMC40 advice

1. tlarmproductions
   Member

   

    hi, I will be attending college for video production soon. I like the panasonic AG-HMC40 because of all the reviews i read were good about it. I really like the formats it records in since i have a macbook pro with final cut express. Is the panasonic AG-HMC40 a good camcorder for a college student or is it too complicated and complex? i really like it. I just don't want to be ahead of myself buying a "proffesional" camera when i am a novice. I really like the camera i just dont know if im ready or if i should buy it. Please give me some advice. Thank you.

   Posted 2 years ago #

2. XTR-91
   Member

   

   Considering that it's a pro camcorder well under $4,000, I doubt the setup would be too intimidating. The features are simplistic, but very in-depth with features from what I've read. A full HD (1920x1080) recording mode, 60p recording at 1280x720, and a native 24p recording mode are things I've only come across on the ones in the $8,000+ range. There's been a few complaints about the lack of XLR and low light sensativity, but for something "professional" at $2,000 (from the deals I've found), I'd go for it at this point.

    

   http://www.google.com/products?q=Panasonic+AG-HMC40&hl=en-GB&aq=f

   Posted 2 years ago #

3. tlarmproductions
   Member

   

    thank you

   Posted 2 years ago #

4. EarlC
   Moderator

   

   Well, it's been said that the 1/4" CMOS sensors might be a bit limiting, in addition to the jello effect and other complaints some have had regarding judder when using zoom, or swish-panning, etc. I have been tempted, after viewing some footage at YouTube (Do a Google search of HMC-40 video footage, or go to YouTube and search for HMC-40 video) to consider purchasing an HMC-150, or two, and a third POV cam for tripod use with the HMC-40. Jury remains out though. It might be that I could save a few bucks purchasing one of each: 150 & 40. For many of us it is totally a matter of economics, right?

   Posted 2 years ago #

5. tlarmproductions
   Member

   

    Thanks i just think the HMC150 might be a little out of my league still. I like the HMC40 and it looks pretty simple to use and its a good price. Im not even in college yet. I will be pretty soon but right now im still a novice. i just want an HD camcorder that will last me through college and that is a good camera. Thanks for the advice

   Posted 2 years ago #

6. fbayon
   Member

   

    I don't know but I just bought one. I am a Newbee and went by what Videomaker's reviews publish that for the price was a hell of good camcorder. I will let you know when I get it how it goes.

   Posted 2 years ago #

7. tlarmproductions
   Member

   

    Same im sorta a newbee and i really like that camera. Thanks dude

   Posted 2 years ago #

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