Panasonic AG-HPX300 First Impressions Camcorder Review

Other Features
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Other Features

There are a few other features on the camcorder that we didn't cover elsewhere in the review.

Pre-Record
This feature is just like the pre-record option found on many consumer camcorders. With the setting turned on, the camcorder continuously stores 3 seconds of footage (7 seconds in SD mode) in buffer memory. So, as soon as you start recording, you've already captured 3 seconds of footage. This feature, along with one-shot and interval record are only available when two P2 cards are loaded in the camcorder.

One-Shot Record
This is a frame-shooting mode that allows you to capture a single video image frame. It is good for producing stop-motion projects or animation.

Interval Record
You can set automatic recording based on a specific length of recording time.

Shot Marker and Text Memo
Text memos and markers can be set to recorded clips that are stored on the camcorder's P2 cards. Memos can be used to make specific instructions about how to edit a clip or what portion of the clip should be used. Shot marker follows a similar theme, except all it does is add a marking point to a recorded clip (i.e. you can mark where editing should begin). Adding markers and memos can be done while in thumbnail view mode during playback.