Hmc40 vs hvx200?

GRENCH

GRENCH

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Hello all,

I'm looking for a cheap camera for my son's school projects that I can pull key from. Price wise I am liking the HMC40. Just wanted to know if it stands up next to a camera like the HVX200 in image and resolution. I did a good deal of keying work using the HVX200 and wanted to know if I could get the same level of quality out of the HMC40.

PROs and CONs are welcome!

Thanks in advance :)
 
In good light, the HMC40 has higher resolution than the HVX200 does. Won't key as well though, it doesn't have 4:2:2 color.

However, if you were to pipe its HDMI output into something like the Ninja or right to a computer HDMI capture card, it will deliver 4:2:2 color and should then key as well as or better than an HVX200.
 
Thanks Barry! I think he will be getting him a HVX200. There certainly is not a shortage of them for sale these days :)
 
I have an HMC40 but i was thinking of getting the HVX200 ... The footage looks very similar between the two but I did notice something punchier about the HVX200, although the HMC 40 seemed to have less noise in the footage.

It's a tough call but i heard that recording to the expensive P2 card is much better than compressing to AVCHD (HMC40).

Nonetheless, the footage on the AG-HMC 40 looks great and I love the camera for what it is.
Here is a link to a video shot with it outdoors (no filters on the lens).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p5XS3qEa1M&feature=channel_video_title
 
I have both the HPX170 (same imager as the HVX200a) and the HMC40. I really enjoy both cams for different reasons. The HVX-HPX cams have better control features, better VF and flip-out, better codec (better editing) and are much more professional overall. The 200a is a certain improvement over the 200. The HMC40 has slightly better IQ. It is much lighter and compact so it really fits well in a sling or backpack. The downsides are the low light performance, though for me this isn't such a big deal. The flip-out and VF are marginal. The ND-aperture control, though easy to use, isn't up to bright daylight, so make sure and pack a ND filter. Also, the lens isn't too wide at about 40mm equivalent, so a add-on WA attachment is a nice thing to have. The HMC40 is a much better cam in the auto modes and will sort of work for still photos also.

Grant

The first photo shows the HMC40 with the Panna W/A lens and fabric softbox. Second photo shows the HMC40 on a Lowe Sligshot and is light as can be.
 

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