Panasonic AG-HVX200

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 119 reviews of Panasonic AG-HVX200. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Opinions about the reliability and image quality are overall positive. The size and design also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the connectivity and portability.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic AG-HVX200

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Panasonic AG-HVX200 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the color and reliability. The size and viewfinder are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the price and usability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 user reviews of Panasonic AG-HVX200 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the reliability and image quality. The size and design are also appreciated, whereas the durability and connectivity get negative views. There are some mixed reviews about the portability.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Ben Wolf (cnet.com)

Image quality

Panasonic AG-HVX200

Superb HD video; a raft of frame-rate choices; supports solid-state P2 media as well as tape; terrific, relatively wide-angle lens.

Steep learning curve; noninterchangeable lens; low-res viewfinder and LCD; heavy for handheld shooting.

With its AG-HVX200, Panasonic raises the bar again, bringing us professional HD versatility and quality at a lower price than ever.

Mar, 2006

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Expert review by : Ken Stone (kenstone.net)

HVX 200 - Bare Bones Firewire Import to FCP (5.1.2)

into FCP 5.1.2 via Firewire.

Special thanks. When I learned that Rick Young of MacVideo magazine, was flying from England to MacWorld and then on to Los Angeles, I asked him if he could procure an HVX 200 for us to shoot with while he was here in L.A. So thanks Rick for dragging...

Jan, 2007

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Expert review by : Dan Brockett (kenstone.net)

How To Shoot a Network TV Pilot With the Panasonic HVX-200

Whew! The pilot is wrapped and shipped. It looks and sounds great. We created a "real" network level pilot using the brand new, relatively inexpensive technology comprised of the Panasonic HVX-200 camcorder and P2 card system. It is my hope that by...

Dan Brockett is an independent television producer based in Los Angeles, Ca. Dan's most recent projects include documentaries for the DVD releases of The Wizard of Oz, The John Ford/John Wayne Collector's Edition Box Set, both for Warner Bros., The...

Dec, 2006

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Expert review by : Andrew Burke (videomaker.com)

High Definition Camcorder Review: Panasonic AG-HVX200 DVCPRO HD Camcorder

Panasonic has bypassed making an HDV camcorder and has gone straight for the jugular by introducing its full bandwidth High Definition camcorder, the AG-HVX200. This versatile prosumer High Definition camcorder packs an array of features into a...

1080i and 720p switchable True variable framerates from 12 to 60 Customizable scene files

Cost of P2 media Balance in hand

Looking ahead, P2 solid state recording seems to be a smart choice for video professionals. We hope the computer industry continues to embrace the PC card slot on new machines, as P2 cards increase in capacity. Our time spent with the HVX200 was...

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Daniel and Donald Berube (studiodaily.com)

Bring HVX200 P2 Clips into FCP via the FireStore FS-100

We've been using the Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-100, which has an internal 100 GB hard disk, with the Panasonic AG-HVX200 to capture DVCPRO HD and DVCPRO 50 video clips (as well as standard DV/DVCPRO 25) in the Panasonic P2 media format.

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Barry Green (studiodaily.com)

Cut Down on HD Editing Time with P2 Media from the HVX200

If you know a take is good enough to use, and you're using P2, you canput a marker on the icon that represents the clip with theShot Mark function. It's like making a notation of a"circled take" on a 35mm film shoot. This mark shows up in the...

May, 2006

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Expert review by : Steve Gibby (studiodaily.com)

Panasonic AG-HVX200

The era of having to buy or rent separate cameras for each type ofproduction seems to be coming to an end. The Panasonic AG-HVX200 actsas the poster child for media convergence by placing the affordableENG-style and cine-style production paradigm into...

Apr, 2006

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Expert review by : Bill Southworth (digitaljournalist.org)

Panasonic AG-HVX-200 P2 Camcorder Review

I should begin by pointing out that I'm fairly new to video. My idea of a camera has always been a Leica M6 hanging over my shoulder, and extra rolls of film in my pocket. Now, as a burgeoning documentary maker, I find myself loaded down with bags of...

The HD Revolution has reached critical mass. The demand for high-definition video is growing dramatically and the ability to provide HD can provide a significant competitive edge to the independent producer. Of the under $10K high-definition cameras...

Mar, 2006

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Expert review by : Jeremy Hanke (microfilmmaker.com)

Panasonic HVX200

It's virtually impossible to be a no-budget filmmaker and to have not heard of the new Panasonic HVX200. With as popular as it's little brother was for us in the true Indie film movement, if the HVX200 can do even half of the things it claims to be...

Nov, 2005

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Expert review by : Heath McKnight (digitalproducer.digitalmedianet.com)

Call Box Training DVD: Panasonic P2 Workflow With Final Cut Pro and the HVX200

Do you own a Panasonic P2 camera, including the HVX200, HPX500, HPX2000, or 3000? Do you use Final Cut Pro (FCP)? Then this Call Box training DVD is for you. Host Noah Kadner, a certified FCP trainer, takes you through working with P2 cameras, along...

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