HDC-TM700: Grand Canyon North Rim

[dan.carter]

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is roughly 1000 feet higher in elevation and receives only 10% of the visitors seen by the South Rim.

Panasonic HDC-TM700
Benro C-068m8 tripod
Polarizer


http://www.vimeo.com/14609937

[BobDiaz]

Nice video, but given that you have an HMC40, why get the Panasonic HDC-TM700?

Also, it would be interesting to see a side by side video of the two cameras.


Let's see, according to Mapquest, "Total Travel Estimate: 6 hours 12 minutes / 399.83 miles" drive to Scottsdale, Arizona. It's so tempting to make the drive.... and I'll bet my Smart Car could make it on one tank of gas too... :Drogar-Happy(DBG):




Bob Diaz

[dan.carter]

I think your Smart Car would enjoy the drive Bob, and since gas stops are a little scarce in northern Arizona it would have the advantage.

Weight, size and wider lens were the draw of the TM700 for me. My total camera + tripod weight is now under 3lb. Since I'm usually carrying my gear for miles, it's a good thing.

Though I haven't done official comparisons, I perceive the TM700 video (1080/60p) equal to the HMC40, low-light performance slightly better with the TM700, and still images much better with TM700. However, mileage may vary for others.

Thanks for watching.

[thabo]

Nice video Dan. How did you get those nice smooth mini zooms? Did you do it in post or use the camera?