Canon XF100 or Panisonic AG-HMC150 ?
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September 21, 2011 at 4:53 PM #49216
spnplg1
ParticipantIve narrowed my video camera selection to Canon XF100 or Panasonic AG-HMC150.
Ill be using the camera to film a fishing show for cable TV. Both cameras have received great reviews. Heres how the specs compare:
Panasonic 3CCD vs CMOS
AVCHD vs MXF files
SD vs compact flash
4:2:0 vs 4:2:2
The XF100 is a newer camera (jan 2011), the AG-HMC150 has been out since late 2008.
Any recommendations which one is better overall?
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September 22, 2011 at 7:04 PM #201548
Kenkyusha
ParticipantHow’s the rolling shutter on the XF100?
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September 22, 2011 at 7:25 PM #201549
EarlC
MemberIn spite of all the pro/con comments and supporting statements that infer CMOS isn’t all “that” bad, I’d go with a CCD unit, budget permitting. Even if the HMC150 is an older model it’s an established tool of the trade and much appreciated among many pros in the business.
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September 23, 2011 at 1:10 AM #201550
Charles
ParticipantI have never played with the Canon but I really love my HMC 150 and it is fantastic in low light situations. Check out B & H Photo they have some really good package deals on them.
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September 23, 2011 at 1:23 AM #201551
TAPPY
ParticipantI know the price point you’re at right now and it’s a difficult one. The Sony NX5u is old and the NX70u is great, but a little short on “pro” features. However, like the Sony, the Canon XF-100 uses the came CMOS sensor (and basically the same lens) that they put in their $1,500 consumer camera. Have you checked out the Panasonic AG-AC130? It’s about $4,000 and should come out this month. It has a serious 3-chip CMOS sensor and a HQ 20x wide/tele lens, plus pro features the Canon doesn’t have. I think it’ll blow away both the Canon and the aging 150 (imo). I’ve decided to go with an NX70u, but we’re probably doing different things. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/sales_o/broch_pdf/ag-ac160_130.pdf
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January 25, 2012 at 1:53 PM #201552
reyve
ParticipantXF100 can record on two cards. i’m not so sure about the HMC150.
because of the 3chip and newer CMOS and the 2-card recording, i’d go with the Panasonic AG-130 which is available now as i post.
also on the same boat of deciding which to upgrade to. my 2-cents
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January 25, 2012 at 2:02 PM #201553
MediaFish
ParticipantWe now have two of the XF100 cameras in our arsenal and love them – they have perform exactly as we expected with no buyer remorse. Next camera purchase will be the XF305.
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