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Compatibility
I am looking at getting a AG-HMC 40 Panasonic pro camcorder. Are there any compatibility issues with Vegas pro 9? Are their any known issues with the camera itself? What I really want I can’t afford. Any advice would be a great help in my decision. I am planning to do outdoor nature and wildlife work.
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I’ve just spend the last month evaluating Video Vegas with AVCHD from the HMC150. I didn’t have any problems with compatability of the format using Vegas 9.0c, which is the most recent version. I must say I didn’t push the envelope on it’s use though. Perhaps someone else on the forum with longer experience I don’t know anything about the specific camera itself, but my particular setup didn’t have any problems consuming the video, producing nice results, etc. Be warned though, that you should be running a quad processor machine or better, with lots of RAM, as these files are huge, compared to SD. So I’d be more concerned about the computer you are running them on than the camera itself.
Alf
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Thanks Alf, I have an AMD Phenom 9550 quadcore processor with 5 gig of memory. All of the reviews I have read on the camera are positive, but then you don’t see them all and you hope you are not reading the words of marketers selling cameras. I was hoping to get some input on the issues I may or may not face using the Vegas software with it. It is a big step and i want to make sure it is the right one. I have always used Canon equipment, but the prices are too steep.
This camera is the little brother of your Panasonic HMC150.
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Anyone with a suggestion for a camera for what I want to do without breaking the bank? Even a response, anyone.
I would go with something used but have been burnt going down that road…I really would like to keep it around $3000 all said and done to start.
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Depending on whether your outdoor work is done in winter will determine your choice of camera. The HMC-150 is not rated by Panasonic for sub zero (F) shooting. Probably due to the zoom lens. Also, if you are working near the ocean, you need to consider salt water issues with a camera. It will take a beating.
Also, do you want to stick with tape or tapeless? That also narrows the choice. Sony has a decent mid level group of choices in both tapeless and tape. Panasonic seems to be multiple choices but above your price range.
You also don’t clarify whether you are shooting for personal use, the web, etc. or if you are looking to do work for clients, or broadcast quality.
Any folks out there doing nature work in the field?
Also, it might be better to post this to another forum. This is more for the NLE, not the camera.
Alf
Panasonic HMC-150 & FCP on MacPro
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U was looking to see where I can take it. I would consider it more of a hobbyist thing for now. If I am going to lay out the money I might as well get the best I can afford. Seems like everything is going tapeless to some degree. I would like to have a Canon XH A1. This is the standard it seems, but the price once again really took a jump.
I noticed those temperature specs. All cameras have a con somewhere. I don;t think I’ll be shooting in subfreezing temps. If I do there are ways to keep it warm, I’d imagine.
I appreciate you insight, Alf. I’ll decide on something one way or the other.
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In looking and comparing the specs on the Canon to my HMC-150, it seems it’s a similar price.
150 has two XLR connectors for input quality mics. No addons needed. I like that alot.
150 has a support for timecode built in. That’s nice. It’s able to jam sync to a slate.
150 supports 32 GB SD cards, not sure if Canon can for now. I assume it could, but…?
150 supports zebras, manual iris control, ND filters, decent gain control, white balance, flip accessory so I don’t need to flip with 35mm lens, waveform monitor etc. some of these are also on the Canon.
Leica lens is absolutely excellent, IMHOcheck out this excellent overview video by Ciao Simbula of City College of SF.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk0ezIcQwsESo, for the price, I think it comes down to tape vs. tapeless. I’d probably still go with the 150 in the price range though if I stepped up in price, I would also be looking at Sony or higher priced Canons.
Alf
Panasonic HMC-150 & FCP on MacPro Dual Quads, 12 GB 7.0.1 on 10.6.2
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