Thinking about G30 in 2016 at DVinfo.net

Andy Tejral · January 11th, 2016, 09:18 AM

So, I'm think it is time to replace my HV20. (Well, I have had a couple cameras in between)

I see the new G40/XA30 is announced and doesn't have 4K.

So, I'm thinking the way to go is a -used- G30. They seem to go for $900. I'd much rather go for this technology level at that price point.

My primary use will be shooting burlesque shows. So questionable lighting is the norm. Is this still considered the best camera for this kind of thing?

Was thinking of a Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 but I need to be able to do clips over 30 min. I failed to win the powerball so Sony A7S2 is out of the question!

Does this plan make sense? Or is there some other camera I should be looking at?

Don Palomaki · January 11th, 2016, 03:52 PM

If low light is of high importance, the HF G40 literature claims significantly improved performance over the G30.
But it is not due out for few weeks and will probably command "full price" for a while longer.

Used camcorder may come without warranty depending on where and how you buy it.

Andy Tejral · January 11th, 2016, 09:34 PM

Correct, I don't want to pay $400 for that upgrade--I could probably get a GH4 for that. I'm guessing it would be better at low light than the G30.

I'd like to buy it from a store and get a 30 day warranty. I got some more time to think! The two that I saw were sold!

Rainer Listing · January 12th, 2016, 05:30 PM

You might want to think about a Panasonic HC-WXF991K

Andy Tejral · January 14th, 2016, 02:53 PM

Just checked out the current Panasonic offerings. The G30 has a nice heft to it. Panny seems really flimsy to me.

January 11th, 2016, 09:18 AM	#1
Andy Tejral Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 523	Thinking about G30 in 2016 So, I'm think it is time to replace my HV20. (Well, I have had a couple cameras in between) I see the new G40/XA30 is announced and doesn't have 4K. So, I'm thinking the way to go is a -used- G30. They seem to go for $900. I'd much rather go for this technology level at that price point. My primary use will be shooting burlesque shows. So questionable lighting is the norm. Is this still considered the best camera for this kind of thing? Was thinking of a Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 but I need to be able to do clips over 30 min. I failed to win the powerball so Sony A7S2 is out of the question! Does this plan make sense? Or is there some other camera I should be looking at? __________________ Andy Tejral Railroad Videographer

January 11th, 2016, 03:52 PM	#2
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	Re: Thinking about G30 in 2016 If low light is of high importance, the HF G40 literature claims significantly improved performance over the G30. But it is not due out for few weeks and will probably command "full price" for a while longer. Used camcorder may come without warranty depending on where and how you buy it. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

January 11th, 2016, 09:34 PM	#3
Andy Tejral Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 523	Re: Thinking about G30 in 2016 Correct, I don't want to pay $400 for that upgrade--I could probably get a GH4 for that. I'm guessing it would be better at low light than the G30. I'd like to buy it from a store and get a 30 day warranty. I got some more time to think! The two that I saw were sold! __________________ Andy Tejral Railroad Videographer

January 12th, 2016, 05:30 PM	#4
Rainer Listing Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nowra, Australia Posts: 440	Re: Thinking about G30 in 2016 You might want to think about a Panasonic HC-WXF991K

January 14th, 2016, 02:53 PM	#5
Andy Tejral Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 523	Re: Thinking about G30 in 2016 Just checked out the current Panasonic offerings. The G30 has a nice heft to it. Panny seems really flimsy to me. __________________ Andy Tejral Railroad Videographer