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Panasonic announces AG-HMC80, the HMC40’s big sister

At NAB 2010, Panasonic announced the AG-HMC80, a bigger sister of the AG-HMC40, whose main improvements include a shoulder-mount shape/size, standard XLR inputs (as opposed to a US$300 option with the HMC40), and a manual focus ring (not available with the HMC40). Many ProVideo Coalition readers will already be familiar with Adam Wilt’s extensive review on the HMC40, and at NAB, Panasonic officials said that the HMC80’s optics, sensor, and recording modes are the same as with the HMC40. In this preview article, I’ll go into other differences between the HMC80 and its little sister, its European cousin, price, competition, and potential applications.

Click here to read the rest of Allan’s preview of the Panasonic AG-HMC80.

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I am surprised this camera does not have a wider lens from the SD700/TM700/HS700, and does not offer 1080p60.

I hope that the replacement for the handheld HMC40 will incorporate these improvements from the “700” consumer series and will also offer DV recording like the HMC80 shown here.

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