Re: panasonic TM900 vs Canon HF G10
 

Thanks for the explanation, really interesting. So to say it was a move to save money, not accurate, but as you say 24fps the best overall value.

Re: panasonic TM900 vs Canon HF G10
 

That addresses half of the equation. More likely a decision to "make money" and maximize profit. That is, to maximize the difference between the income from sales and the overall cost to produce that income.

Re: panasonic TM900 vs Canon HF G10
 

Don, you have a gift for verbalizing concepts and for making clear explanations.

Re: panasonic TM900 vs Canon HF G10
 

sorry Don, not the motion, 24 fps came with the sound, before sound people were watching from 14 to 26fps, sound film made a 24 fps a standard, but yes, with economy in mind :)

Re: panasonic TM900 vs Canon HF G10
 

Very interesting thread and comments.
Just to throw a wrench into all the commentary- there are other options that might be considered: there's a Canon HF M41 that I believe uses the same sensor as the G10 and reportedly produces nearly the same video quality, has mic input and shooting modes- might be well worth considering as it costs 1/2 of what the G10 does! There is also the slightly lower cost M40 that is nearly identical to the 41 without the rear viewfinder and less internal memory (but can use SD cards.)

Re: panasonic TM900 vs Canon HF G10
 

Steve, a quick look around and I'm reading that the viewfinder is pretty poor on the 40 and 41 and the lens is not the same. Obviously you've got to give up something for the huge price difference. I'd like to see one of the little ones anyway, sounds like a potentially cheap effective extra camera.

Re: panasonic TM900 vs Canon HF G10
 

Jeff that's sad to hear about the lens not being the same- do you have a source for that info- I'd like to read about the differences.
As for the viewfinder being poor- I think it would be an acceptable allowance considering the budget pricing- but that's ME!

Thanks for the new info!

Re: panasonic TM900 vs Canon HF G10
 

Cnet, I think, but I'm not sure. I googled HF G10 VS whatever the other one is, and wherever I landed said it was a grainy viewfinder, etc. I would definitely look for multiple reviews before buying. The $1400 G10 costs what it does for a reason, and since the lens is most of the cost of these cameras it makes perfect sense.

Re: panasonic TM900 vs Canon HF G10
 

There is 30P which is what I shoot in...

Mark

Re: panasonic TM900 vs Canon HF G10
 

On which camera? The XA10 or the G10?

Re: panasonic TM900 vs Canon HF G10
 

Um, not sure what questions you are referring to but if it was the 30P question, the XA10 shoots 30P and I'm almost sure I read the G10 does as well. AFAIK, they both have the same lens too. I think the primary differences from the G10 are the handle, less internal memory and lacking a couple menu options. The XA is dark black as well.

Mark

Re: panasonic TM900 vs Canon HF G10
 

Thanks Mark.