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from Chiitowwn on 1/12/2011
Comments about Panasonic Panasonic AG-HMC40 3MOS Handheld AVCCAM Camcorder, 12x Optical Zoom, 2.7" LCD Monitor, SD Memory Card Slot:
When I got this the battery last forever, its easy to use and its amazing, good audio, juts small screen and viewfinder.
from Chihuahua, Mexico on 11/8/2010
Comments about Panasonic Panasonic AG-HMC40 3MOS Handheld AVCCAM Camcorder, 12x Optical Zoom, 2.7" LCD Monitor, SD Memory Card Slot:
I use this camera in weddings and its perfect in video, but you have to buy the XLR audio adapter If you have excellent audio too. Don't forget to say bye to DV's.
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from miami on 5/9/2010
Comments about Panasonic Panasonic AG-HMC40 3MOS Handheld AVCCAM Camcorder, 12x Optical Zoom, 2.7" LCD Monitor, SD Memory Card Slot:
its light weight , easy to use ,gives excellent image quality and its affordable just wish it was more Mac friendly.
[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Bonn, Germany on 2/21/2010
Comments about Panasonic Panasonic AG-HMC40 3MOS Handheld AVCCAM Camcorder, 12x Optical Zoom, 2.7" LCD Monitor, SD Memory Card Slot:
I only miss a greater LCD-Panel. I would like it to have a 3.5 inch LCD-Screen instead of the 2,7 inch.
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from Jacksonville, FL on 1/26/2010
Comments about Panasonic Panasonic AG-HMC40 3MOS Handheld AVCCAM Camcorder, 12x Optical Zoom, 2.7" LCD Monitor, SD Memory Card Slot:
I go to a school that uses a bunch of hvx200's and a few new hpx170's. I have to say that the untrained eye wont be able to tell the difference. I use it in my freelance videography business. I record in the PH720 24fps mode and burn my DVD's in in the DV24p format. the quality is simply amazing. In my school they use final cut 7. The camera records in a 4:2:0 Color space. When final cut ingest these .mts files it converts them into their prores format, thus converting it into the 4:2:2 color space. It looks [...]good. You need to plan your lighting well before you record. the AVCHD Format is fragile and can only handle light color correction on its own. The 1080P format is good enough for amateur videograpy and some pro stuff in the right lighting. Converting from 1080p 24fps AVCHD to 720p 24fps XDCAM or any other format that records to 4:2:2 will give an awesome file to work with. A higher bitrate format is better for effects and green screen. I recomend a decent microphone before you decide on the audio quality, RODE and AZDEN are a good place to start.
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from Cleveland, OH on 1/10/2010
Comments about Panasonic Panasonic AG-HMC40 3MOS Handheld AVCCAM Camcorder, 12x Optical Zoom, 2.7" LCD Monitor, SD Memory Card Slot:
The camera is great have used it to film in snowy conditions and it held up perfectly. Am currently shooting a short film and looking for work to help pay it off. The only drawback I can tell you is the top mounted handle does not have a record button which makes it difficult to tape low angle shots on the fly being left handed.
from Northwest Indiana on 1/10/2010
Comments about Panasonic Panasonic AG-HMC40 3MOS Handheld AVCCAM Camcorder, 12x Optical Zoom, 2.7" LCD Monitor, SD Memory Card Slot:
I used it for the first time at a wedding and the footage was outstanding. I should have used a brighter light at the reception, but that's my fault for not thinking ahead. Overall, I don't know if you can find a better HD camcorder for the money. The 32gig SD card is a big plus as well.