The Panasonic AG-HVX200 looks like a slightly bloated AG-DVX100B, and the similarities are more than cosmetic the HVX200 is very clearly an evolution of its predecessor. For the time being, some users may prefer to circumvent the P2 system altogether and record over FireWire directly to a laptop computer or a soon-to-be-available hard disk recorder.īut no other camcorder in its class offers the cinematic possibilities of the HVX, and no camcorder in its class offers more potential in the hands of a skilled shooter. But before you get too excited about P2, keep in mind that the cards are currently very expensive and relatively small thus, they'll probably require frequent dumping to a hard drive in the field. What kind of features are we talking about? Multiple HD and SD recording formats, including 1080p DVCPro HD, a broad range of frame rates, and support for P2 solid-state media are just the beginning. The Panasonic AG-HVX200 continues that trend, bringing the capabilities of the company's high-end Varicam HD camcorder much closer to the size and price of the DVX100.
The AG-DVX100 was the first prosumer camcorder to behave like a miniature pro camera rather than a souped-up home-movie machine. Previous affordable three-chip models were capable of great results, but their consumer-oriented controls and connections made them difficult to use professionally.
With its introduction of the AG-DVX100 camcorder three years ago, Panasonic made itself the champion of the little guy. Editor's note: Though the AG-HVX200 remains an excellent pro HDĬamcorder, the changing competitive landscape has prompted us to retire its
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