Apparently SOME people consider the AVCHD format something other than just for "consumers." The Panasonic AG-HMC 40 - "Professional AVCHD" is a demonstration of their esteem for the format.
Incidentally, Panasonic just announced a HEFTY price drop on the AG-HMC 40. It will now sell for $2,295 in the US, rather than the previously announced $3,199. It will initially also come with EDIUS Neo 2 video editing software. That's about a 30% drop even before it is released.
Nice looking specs on the 3 CMOS 3 Megapixel unit, too.
Wonder if Sony will be following suit on both points: Professional, and huge price drops.
Incidentally, Panasonic just announced a HEFTY price drop on the AG-HMC 40. It will now sell for $2,295 in the US, rather than the previously announced $3,199. It will initially also come with EDIUS Neo 2 video editing software. That's about a 30% drop even before it is released.
Nice looking specs on the 3 CMOS 3 Megapixel unit, too.
Wonder if Sony will be following suit on both points: Professional, and huge price drops.