HMC40 v XHA1 at DVinfo.net
DV Info Net

Go Back   DV Info Net > Panasonic P2HD / AVCCAM / AVCHD / DV Camera Systems > Panasonic AVCCAM Camcorders

Panasonic AVCCAM Camcorders
AVCHD for pro applications: AG-AC160, AC130 and other AVCCAM gear.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old December 9th, 2010, 04:29 AM   #1
Tourist
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia
Posts: 3
HMC40 v XHA1

Looking a purchasing my first camcorder and im tossing up between a new HMC40 or a used XHA1. Because i live in PAL country, the cost of a new HMC41 with xlr adapter will cost about the same as a used XHA1. I've been reading most the forums and i just cant seem to make a decision. I like the tapeless feature of the HMC but the A1 still comes across as a much more professional camera. What would be the best way to go?
Riley Casu is offline   Reply With Quote
Old December 13th, 2010, 08:26 PM   #2
Major Player
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 477
For what application?
Steve Wolla is offline   Reply With Quote
Old December 14th, 2010, 02:21 AM   #3
Regular Crew
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Palo Alto, California
Posts: 100
I use both in multicam event shoots. If low light and good autofocus are important, go with the XHA1. The HMC40 is great when there is enough light & tapeless recording is the way to go now. My favorite is the HMC150.
Terry Martin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old December 14th, 2010, 05:57 PM   #4
Regular Crew
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 53
Buy a used HMC40 from ebay, the lowest one I saw on ebay is $1400.

XHA1 produce excellence images and good for low light, but it is quite troublesome to carry tape instead of memory card, not to mention the amount of time it takes to transfer hours of footage to computer.

However, HMC40 does not have a wide angle and the image quality is quite bad in low light situation.

HDSLR is the future, even through the image quality is no match to either HMC40 or XHA1, but it allows maximum mobility and produce excellence image quality in minimum lighting.
Man Yip is offline   Reply With Quote
Old December 14th, 2010, 07:28 PM   #5
Regular Crew
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Palo Alto, California
Posts: 100
Should add that I use a Datavideo DN60 to record XHA1video to CF media rather than tape.
Terry Martin is offline   Reply
Reply

DV Info Net refers all where-to-buy and where-to-rent questions exclusively to these trusted full line dealers and rental houses...

B&H Photo Video
(866) 521-7381
New York, NY USA

Scan Computers Int. Ltd.
+44 0871-472-4747
Bolton, Lancashire UK


DV Info Net also encourages you to support local businesses and buy from an authorized dealer in your neighborhood.
  You are here: DV Info Net > Panasonic P2HD / AVCCAM / AVCHD / DV Camera Systems > Panasonic AVCCAM Camcorders

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

 



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:09 AM.


DV Info Net -- Real Names, Real People, Real Info!
1998-2024 The Digital Video Information Network