HDC-TM700: Ghost Town! Jerome Arizona at DVinfo.net

Dan Carter · July 30th, 2010, 09:28 PM

Jerome Arizona and Gold King Mine. Once known as the wickedest town in the west, Jerome was a copper mining camp, growing from a settlement of tents to a roaring mining community.

An attempt at traveling light and producing good, stabile video.

Panasonic HDC-TM700
Benro TRCB068 Travel Angel Tripod
Polarizer
Total camera & tripod weight 3LB

Rick Lutec · July 31st, 2010, 05:35 AM

Another great travelogue where imagery and musical sound provide the narrative. Thought the Ghost town was nicely captured. I remember seeing other similar pieces you did with the HMC 40 and wonder how you find the 700 camera compares?

Dan Carter · July 31st, 2010, 11:36 PM

Thanks for the kind words Rick. I'm very impressed with the TM700. If you prefer 1080/60p, the TM700 image is equal the HMC40. The TM700 has fewer external controls, but the ones I frequently use are available via menus. The wider, faster lens is also handy, and though I've not done an objective comparison, I believe the TM700 is better in low-light.

Thanks for watching...

Jason Lowe · August 2nd, 2010, 05:58 PM

Nice video. Makes me want one of these little cameras even more.

On a completely unrelated note, I have that same thermometer that's hanging up in one of the shops. The one with the patent medicine that's good for mules and jackasses. I've been asked more than once if I find it helpful :)

July 30th, 2010, 09:28 PM	#1
Dan Carter Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 366	HDC-TM700: Ghost Town! Jerome Arizona Jerome Arizona and Gold King Mine. Once known as the wickedest town in the west, Jerome was a copper mining camp, growing from a settlement of tents to a roaring mining community. An attempt at traveling light and producing good, stabile video. Panasonic HDC-TM700 Benro TRCB068 Travel Angel Tripod Polarizer Total camera & tripod weight 3LB Ghost Town! Jerome Arizona on Vimeo

July 31st, 2010, 05:35 AM	#2
Rick Lutec Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 39	Another great travelogue where imagery and musical sound provide the narrative. Thought the Ghost town was nicely captured. I remember seeing other similar pieces you did with the HMC 40 and wonder how you find the 700 camera compares?

July 31st, 2010, 11:36 PM	#3
Dan Carter Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 366	Thanks for the kind words Rick. I'm very impressed with the TM700. If you prefer 1080/60p, the TM700 image is equal the HMC40. The TM700 has fewer external controls, but the ones I frequently use are available via menus. The wider, faster lens is also handy, and though I've not done an objective comparison, I believe the TM700 is better in low-light. Thanks for watching...

August 2nd, 2010, 05:58 PM	#4
Jason Lowe Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Smithfield, Pennsylvania Posts: 226	Nice video. Makes me want one of these little cameras even more. On a completely unrelated note, I have that same thermometer that's hanging up in one of the shops. The one with the patent medicine that's good for mules and jackasses. I've been asked more than once if I find it helpful :)