Panasonic HDC-TM700; Potential Editing Issues?

[DaleVenvertloh]

I am in the market for an HD video camera that has relatively good low-light capabilities for a reasonable price. Based on what I have read so far, it would appear that the Panasonic HDC-TM700 might be one of the cameras to consider, but I note that it records at 60 fps. Has anyone had any experience with this camera? Will the 60 fps cause any editing issues with my S-4100 and Bogart SE? Is there another camera anyone would recommend at a similar price point (around $750.00)?

Thanks in advance for any input.

Dale Venvertloh

[mykle]

I'm not quite sure of what you mean when you say 60fps, but I suppose you mean 1080/60p, where p=progressive. In PAL-land, where I live, this would be1080/50p.
I tried it today, and to make it short, the answer is yes. If 60p is better than 60i is another issue. But, this Panasonic TM700 is a marvellous camera.

[Alan]

I edit with this camera on the S4000pro, it's a very good camera. Software Bogart V3.5. The highest quality it records in is progressive 'P' which is not part of the AVCHD specification. It will record this but the result is a jerky half speed video when loaded into the editor. It records and edits beautifully in The highest interlaced specification. It takes quite a long time to process as it is recorded in.

Alan.