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[BobDiaz]

If you think I missed an important link, please drop me a note with the link. This proved to be difficult to decide which threads to include and which to skip; I didn't want the list to get out of hand.

IMPORTANT THINGS:

HMC40 FAQ & Articles, Comments not allowed in this thread, use the seconds thread
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=199448

Comments & Questions About The HMC40 FAQs And Articles
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=199446

The HMC Book - now available
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=202642

Panasonic HMC40 tutorials
Basic, but helpful...
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?p=1937509&posted=1#post1937509
and
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?p=1931793#post1931793


REVIEWS:

Barry Green's First Look
A great review and introduction to the HMC40. Barry answers a number of questions.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=182865

Bob's Tests & Comments on the HMC40
Something of a BLOG as Bob Tests his HMC40. This does have some ideas and tips.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=196613

HMC 40 first use
Kyle101 talks about his first shoots on his HMC40.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=183051

AG-HMC40 Video on Vimeo
Jan Crittenden Livingston, Panasonic post the link to Panasonic's Video on the HMC40 and users make comments.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=182161

Low Light Footage from HMC40
Barry shows us his low light footage from the HMC40.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=186250


TIPS:

Panasonic HMC40 tutorials
Basic, but helpful...
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?p=1931793#post1931793

White balancing procedure?
A discussion on how to properly white balance the camera.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=198427
Another thread, same topic.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=191813

Scene File Setup for HMC40
This starts with a discussion on a good scene file setting and moves to Time Lapse.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=184930
See Message #26: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?p=1888859#post1888859
See Message #08: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?p=1894912#post1894912

Best way to erase clips after Log and Transfer? Best way to backup/archive??
Ideas on file transfer and a few comments about backup.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=193516

Avoid trouble: Format SD cards in the camera
Sound advice.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=194663

HMC40 & YouTube...
Don't let the title fool you, this covers lots of tips for shooting with the HMC40.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=187883

hmc40 sports/fast movement tests?
Users talk about shooting fast moving sports, links to clips.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=183994

Best settings/accessories for wildlife
How To Adjust Exposure (There's more than one way...)
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=201392

Waveform monitor adjustment tips:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?p=2063421&posted=1#post2063421

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?228141-Waveform-monitor&p=2150687#post2150687


MTS Join Tool: Very important when you have a clip that exceeds the 4GB limit.

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?161735-.mts-clip-join-tool&highlight=4gb+limit



HARDWARE:

Microphone?
What's a low cost mic.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=198097

Another thread on microphones & XLR Adapters.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=189325

HMC40 XLR inputs and beachtek
Tests on the Beachtek XLR adapter.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=183229

HMC40 with XLR adapter (STILLS)
Photos and comments on the Panasonic XLR Adapter.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=196826

HMC40 and Century 0.5x Wide Angle [PICS]
User Tries out his new Century 0.5x Wide angle adapter.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=196635

Additional Comments on Wide Angle Adapters...
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=196675

SDHC CARDS
Which SDHC Card should one buy and which should one avoid.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=197212

Glidecam
User comments on the Glidecam 2000 Pro.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?p=1891229#post1891229


WHAT TO BUY, CAMERA COMPARISONS:

Please compare other cameras to the HMC40 here, Thanks.
General thread for camera comparisons.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=197880

What to buy? Panasonic HMC40, Sony FX7, etc.
The FX7 and A1 are compared to the HMC40.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=198916

hmc40 or fx7?
HMC40 vs. FX7
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=196564

HMC40 vs. FX7 vs. GL2?
Comparison between these cameras.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=190250


OTHER:

What Questions (and Answers) Should Be In An HMC40 FAQ???
General area to give suggestions for FAQ Topics.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=199161

HMC40 Wish List, What Would You Want To See...
What Firmware features would you like added.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=198998

HMC40/Windows users here?
PC Users talk about editing software for the PC.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=199024

HMC40: Any gripes or grumbles
What things bother HMC40 Users.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=197420

Video plays fast and audio is normal, why?
The 720/30p issue with transcoding on the MAC.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=198088

Trans-code Test On MAC, (Toast & VideoPier), this has a link to example videos (Message 9
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?p=1991703#post1991703

I've got an HCM40 and $1000, what should I invest in?
Add-On Suggestions for the HMC40.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=195884

Considering the HMC 40/41 for high motion footage
This get into the CMOS vs. CCD issues and Rolling Shutter Issues.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=189501

HMC40 skew against 7D
Barry Green shows the shift caused by the rollowing shutter.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=186328



Bob Diaz - Mod for the HMC40 section
Last, but not least, if any issues with this sub-forum, come up, here's the place to talk about it.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=199082



If you have a question that you don't find an answer to here, first try the Search Function, it really helps locate things. If that fails, please do not PM me with a question: (1) I just don't have enough free time to deal with everyone's question directly. (2) Others may have the exact same question and having the question and answers appear publicly helps everyone.


Bob Diaz

 

[BobDiaz]

There are from different threads, but should be very helpful information to new Users:

Hi,

We have launched about 14 small videos over on YouTube that describe certain parts of the operation of this little camera. These are designed to help the NEW User in getting acquainted with their camera. So please take a look and enjoy:
http://www.youtube.com/user/PBTSProVideo.

Let us know what you think.

All the best,

Jan

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=204351

Just found these. ENJOY!
(Very Very Basic)

"How to use the scene files"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lUrf-cSyrY

"how to manage my data"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnji2VqRmR0

"how do I navigate all menus"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKk4LipNrsU

"how and when do I set shutter speeds?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsBvwKGN9lU

"What is pre_rec mode and interval recording?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGSwEpYtjHQ

"How do I take stills?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwXCxXfNQuM

"how do I play back footage?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4FDSgzQFoA

"What is optical image stabilization?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYYFYdAFOS8

"What is white balance?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vsZHiQP1Vk

"What is focus assist?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYmmE7YPXkg

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=1931793



Bob Diaz