Which camcorder for stage show?
First of all, yes, the HF-G25 is essentially the same as an XA10 minus the XLR audio inputs (not a problem if another camera will take the stage audio feed…
Which of 3 cameras is best?
Answer: It’s not easy to give a straightforward answer to which is “best” but perhaps we can provide some pointers. First of all, none of them are bad camcorders! They…
Filming weddings & stage shows
Answer: In weddings and stage shows, you’ve picked the two most technically challenging situations that a video camera can ever face. With extreme contrasts of dark and light – not…
Video Review: Panasonic x920
We review and test the Panasonic HC-X920 AVCHD camcorder. the company’s flagship consumer camcorder for 2013 and 2014.
Review: Panasonic x920 camcorder
For several years, Panasonic has brought out a range of highly-regarded consumer camcorders with a degree of manual control – most notably a physical focus ring on the lens –…
Canon HF-G25 or Panasonic x920?
Answer: For starters, whilst the HF-G30 has features more on a par with the Panasonic, it is substantially more expensive, so on pure price terms you’d have to compare the…
Best bargain consumer camcorder
After some dismal years when enthusiastic videographers were denied camcorders with manual controls and a range of abilities unless they shelled out for low-end professional gear, the top end of…