Panasonic AGHMC70P AVCHD Camcorder at DVinfo.net

Noel Lising · September 12th, 2008, 09:43 AM

Hi there, has anyone used this Camera before? I am shopping for an HD Camera for next season and this looks really cheap. I am still wary of the tapeless format though, can someone give me the pros and cons?

Here is the link

Panasonic AGHMC70P AVCHD Camcorder Pro Camcorders - Vistek Canada Product Detail

Monday Isa · September 12th, 2008, 09:54 AM

Hey Noel if your going to look at that camcorder you as might as well look at the Sony FX7 (recently re-instated to the market for $2,000) which I believe is a better camcorder unless your into the shoulder mount in which case the HMC70 will be a better choice for yourself.

Louis Maddalena · September 12th, 2008, 09:57 AM

It is a basic point and shoot camera, doesn't have much control over the image. I also think the look of the camera helps people think you are more professional, and this particular camera looks like a fisher price toy model of a old fashioned VHS camera.

There are HDV cameras that look better, have more control, and use tape that are in a similar price point.

Just my opinion though, others might disagree.

Noel Lising · September 12th, 2008, 10:00 AM

Thanks for the input.

Monday do you have the link for the FX7 that's down to $ 2000? Greatly appreciated.

Noel Lising · September 12th, 2008, 10:02 AM

Louis, thank you as well. I am scrimping on money right now, my second choice would be the single CMOS Sony AIU.

Monday Isa · September 12th, 2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Noel Lising

Thanks for the input.

Monday do you have the link for the FX7 that's down to $ 2000? Greatly appreciated.

Do note Noel if your using the on board mic for audio at reception it will clip badly if not controlled well. Otherwise it's a sweet package for the new price now.

Sony | HDR-FX7 3CMOS HDV 1080i Camcorder | HDRFX7 | B&H Photo

Peter Manojlovic · September 12th, 2008, 10:26 AM

Noel...

It seems that you'd be very limited with this camera...
For that price range, i'm sure u can find a used Pana DVX100..

Whatever your situtation, i personally believe that this camera would be the worst investment you could make right now..
It's a novelty item currently...

Noel Lising · September 12th, 2008, 10:43 AM

Thanks for the link Monday. That is a sweet price.

Peter, I know the price range is really low, but I am trying to save money new Format means I have to upgrade my PC, my software, the whole nine yards.

If money is of no concern I'll get the Sony FX1000. I am using a VX2000 right now, with the DVC 7 as back-up, I use to own a PD150 but it got stolen, the vx2000 was my back-up before.

September 12th, 2008, 09:43 AM	#1
Noel Lising Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 789	Panasonic AGHMC70P AVCHD Camcorder Hi there, has anyone used this Camera before? I am shopping for an HD Camera for next season and this looks really cheap. I am still wary of the tapeless format though, can someone give me the pros and cons? Here is the link Panasonic AGHMC70P AVCHD Camcorder Pro Camcorders - Vistek Canada Product Detail

September 12th, 2008, 09:54 AM	#2
Monday Isa Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 913	Hey Noel if your going to look at that camcorder you as might as well look at the Sony FX7 (recently re-instated to the market for $2,000) which I believe is a better camcorder unless your into the shoulder mount in which case the HMC70 will be a better choice for yourself.

September 12th, 2008, 09:57 AM	#3
Louis Maddalena Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC Area. Posts: 550	It is a basic point and shoot camera, doesn't have much control over the image. I also think the look of the camera helps people think you are more professional, and this particular camera looks like a fisher price toy model of a old fashioned VHS camera. There are HDV cameras that look better, have more control, and use tape that are in a similar price point. Just my opinion though, others might disagree.

September 12th, 2008, 10:00 AM	#4
Noel Lising Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 789	Thanks for the input. Monday do you have the link for the FX7 that's down to $ 2000? Greatly appreciated.

September 12th, 2008, 10:02 AM	#5
Noel Lising Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 789	Louis, thank you as well. I am scrimping on money right now, my second choice would be the single CMOS Sony AIU.

September 12th, 2008, 10:26 AM	#7
Peter Manojlovic Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 769	Noel... It seems that you'd be very limited with this camera... For that price range, i'm sure u can find a used Pana DVX100.. Whatever your situtation, i personally believe that this camera would be the worst investment you could make right now.. It's a novelty item currently...

September 12th, 2008, 10:43 AM	#8
Noel Lising Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 789	Thanks for the link Monday. That is a sweet price. Peter, I know the price range is really low, but I am trying to save money new Format means I have to upgrade my PC, my software, the whole nine yards. If money is of no concern I'll get the Sony FX1000. I am using a VX2000 right now, with the DVC 7 as back-up, I use to own a PD150 but it got stolen, the vx2000 was my back-up before.