AVCHD vs HDV for Keying

[Verlon]

Does anyone know off the top of their head how they stack up?

I realize neither is an ideal solution, but the higher end stuff just isn't in any budget I get to play with.

So for a high bit rate AVHCD like the Panasonic AG-HMC40 (24Mbps, 21 video rest for audio) against the HDV.

Are they comparable? Google isn't being my friend today.... too much garbage in the search.

[sandman300]

I'm somewhat new to working with HD video but I do have access to a Panasonic AG-HMC40 as well as a Canon XHA1 (HDV). The Panisonic works really well. I used it to shoot a soccer game and I was impressed by the video. As far as comparing it to the HDV camera ... left to the most basic and complete automation, I can't really tell the difference. Now I didn't go to a fancy film school so that might just be me.

The Panasonic does have some nice features that most people would expect in a prosumer camera, like white balance and iris controle, you can also controle zoom and focus from the same ring. On a downside, if you want to input XLR you need to get a separate piece that connects to the camera (at least mine didn't come with it).

[Verlon]

Thanks. That panasonic was just the camera I was interested in. I currently have an FX7, and there is some appeal in a tapeless workflow, especially with SDHC getting so cheap. Another year and it could be less expensive than tape.

[sandman300]

One thing I forgot to mention, My panisonic came with a free full version of Edius Neo.

[DiscreetFX]

@Verlon

HDV keys better.

[Verlon]

Thanks. That was what I needed to know.