Panasonic HMC150

[ProducerHarley]

Hello all.Can someone please tell me if the Panasonic HMC150 would be a better camcorder for me than the CanonXH-A1?Is solid state storage the wave of the future?Would the Panasonic HMC150 be better for me because I am a female and it is lighter?Thank you.

[thurnau]

I don't know which is better, but I think this forum would prefer a tape format. The HMC150 records at a max quality of 21Mbps, while the quality of tape is supposed to be higher. Canon is coming out with consumer model capable of 24Mbps.

I am attracted to the AG hmc150 too, I like the SDHC media, and the external controls. I don't like the low bitrate, and that it only records if widescreen (if I am correct) I have been stalking the internet for my first camcorder for a couple of months.

[thurnau]

What did you end up getting?

[ProducerHarley]

Hello all.I have not purchased a camcorder yet.I am going to wait a couple of months for reviews on the JVC -GY-HM100.It is going to be sold in April.I have 3 camcorders narrowed down.They are:1.JVC-GY-HM100,2.Panasonic HMC150,and Canon XH-A1S. It is an expensive purchase,so I want to make sure I get it right.I also am going to get a new Dell XPS Gaming Computer for video editing,general computing,and gaming. Can someone explain how the higher Mbps is better?Thank you.Linda

[thurnau]

Tha panasonic state on some site the max bitrate is 21, while panasonic's website stated a max of 24.

I can't really explain it other than it represents the quality. It is more data is recorded per second of footage.