Test: Panasonic AG-HMC40 w/Shotgun Mic

Here is some test footage from the Panasonic AG-HMC40 for with optional XLR Adapter and AG-MC200G shotgun microphone. Video settings = 1080p/30 HD

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[MoviesByPiece]

hey i have a question... are you using windows based computer for transfer? If so, how did you get onto the computer? I cannot, the SDHC card only has a cpi file and an mts file, and neither will play on my computer... any advice?hey i have a question... are you using windows based computer for transfer? If so, how did you get onto the computer? I cannot, the SDHC card only has a cpi file and an mts file, and neither will play on my computer... any advice?v

[freshsqueezemedia]

@MoviesByPiece Sorry can't help you there, I'm a mac guy.

[donkeyridersrock]

I need help about the XLR unit. In the HMC40 user manual concerning audio settings:

FIX: fixes imput level (thats like auto gain level)

MANUAL: Enables manual input level adjustment

The user manual says "When an XLR microphone adapter is connected, the camera's mic imput level is fixed. Adjust the volume on the microphone adapter to adjust the input level"

That doesnt make sense, the AG-MYA30G is an adapter but it doesnt have dials to turn.

This footage appears to have manual volume, how?

[freshsqueezemedia]

There are actually two dials on the adapter itself that are used to adjust volume in both channels. If you hold the camera as though you are shooting video, you will see two very small dials labeled 1 and 2 on the back side of the adapter. They should be set in the mid range area. Turn these to adjust the volume level. There are dots of varying sizes that indicate lower or higher volume.

[CINECAMARATV]

Is the HMC40 without the shotgun mic and maybe without the lens hood small enough to pass as an ordinary consumer camcorder? I have seen people been prohibited to use the small Sony A1U with its shotgun mic inside hotels, zoos and museums. Is the HMC40 stealth enough to film in this places without attracting much attention?

[freshsqueezemedia]

Yes. , but I think you would have to drop the lens hood too, or else it may give it away. Depending on how tech-savy folks are, you could possibly get away with leaving the lens hood on.

[orangefoxvideos]

This is awesome when your high lol.

[theapothem1]

BRAVO

[treebobjoe]

@MoviesByPiece Use an editing program such as After Effects or Sony Vegas. They'll read the files for sure. When you render it out in a .wmv, it'll play fine

[littlesegall]

@LatitudeVFX he probably just took it straight off the SD card, you can do that too

[LatitudeVFX]

What do you use to capture the footage? It can't be imovie because that comes in at 29.97 no matter what.

[235T1NGR4Y23]

Hey I'm having a bit of trouble using my ag-mc2006g. I plug it into the camera and turn it on... btu it's not picking up the sound. I'm using a dvx for my camera.

[jerryfudala]

ILL TAKE DAT CAMERA!! YEEHAW!! (doin a hambone...)

[ChristopherJohnOgden]

@MoviesByPiece i have a mac too but i use vlc player to play my SDHC footage

[igoriv837]

good job guys awesome!!!

[Harrisabd]

@freshsqueezemedia Mac ftw