Ag-hmc40pju - Ag-hmc40pju A Joy To Use!
By E. Hunter Hale
AG-HMC40PJU is the most exciting camera that I have ever owned. Not only is this an outstanding HD video camera but it is also an excellent still camera. While I am still exploring the possibilities of what this AG-HMC40PJU is capable of I have already come to appreciate the advantages that it offers in controlling the picture quality.
The ability to accurately focus quickly as well as to control hot spots in the picture area with the manual f stop control is greatly appreciated. The touch tone screen control works effectively and the ability to choose any three settings for quick access is valuable. I've never seen a camera where the controls were be set up than this one. When hand holding the controls are in exactly the right spot. The ability to do Time Lapse photography is something I have always wanted in a camera and this one does a excellent job. The picture sharpness in the highest recording rate (Approx. 21 Mbps) is breathtaking.
My only complaint would be that the instruction book comes only as a pdf file. I printed it off and use it all the time in teaching myself the ins and outs of the superb tool. AG-HMC40PJU is a camera for the person who is serious about creating artistic works that go beyond just shooting a video record. While I'm sure that the Panasonic AG-HMC40PJU would fit in well with professional TV applications I think that this AG-HMC40PJU will open up a new world for the serious non-professional who desires to create personal masterpieces. I would pick this as the video camera of the year!
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