AG-AF100 Professional Memory Card Camcorder is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 91 .

Rated 4 out of 5 by Anonymous from Great inexpensive digital cinema camera Coming from the DVX100, HVX200 and HPX500, this camera was very easy to get used to. I don't usually use auto features on any camera, so getting proper exposure and focus wasn't a problem. I think most of the negative reviews about the CODEC are coming from folks who don't understand the difference between Panasonic's implimentation of AVCHD for professional use and higher bit-rate MPEG2(XDCAM from the EX1)... and seriously, who doesn't know that H.264 and AVCHD are both MPEG4 (All DSLRs)? I also feel that some of these people were really wanting an HPX-170... or something with servo zoom and autofocus. If you don't like manual shooting or having to understand how your camera works, this one is not for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 by em3 from Best of both worlds I rented this unit before I bought it and was hooked. If your looking for a DSLR film look, but don't want all the restrictions of a DSLR, this camera is the one to get. I would recommend that you buy the EF or EOS adapter and a good lens to achieve a good DSLR look. I also bought the panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm lens and it looks very sharp and is a nice lens, but not necessarily the image you'd get from a DSLR. I will say that the Lumix is great because it allow for automatic focus, iris control, et, whereas the EOS to 4/3 adapter doesn't allow for electronic control on the lens unless you get an active adapter like the one offered by RedrockMicro.

Rated 5 out of 5 by DutchFX from Gorgeous HQ cinematic video I've been using the camera for several weeks now, and it doesn't disappoint. I use it with Nikon lenses with adapter, the images are gorgeous. It takes some effort to tweak the settings to your liking (scene files), the default scene files can be a bit noisy in certain light conditions. If you ever worked with Panasonic cameras before, then the AF100 will feel very familiar. The wave form monitors and focus assist are absolutely great and dead-on. The quality of the images are pro-level (if you know your job), and can be very cinematic. This camera is a huge step up from DSLR video or 35mm adapters, and makes shooting much more convenient.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Zulucowboy from Panasonic AG-AF100 is our camera After spending a few days with this camera, I think it is what we independent filmmakers needed. The Panasonic AG-AF100 film-like HD camcorder is absolutely, amazing, the all-new independent low-budget filmmakers weapon of choice. I think the AG-AF100 is a camera that will make independent filmmakers, video production companies, music video producers, corporate video producers, and wedding videographers shine. This is revolutionary, is the first ever portable HD camcorder in the to feature a large film-size sensor, so for the first time in digital history filmmakers, and video producers alike can now achieve a shallow depth of field, throwing that background out of focus.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Pekin Azer from A need Era... This is not the top top camera, but, it is a camera that could really shock you... i had the chance to try one for a day... i installed my Zeiss C/Y 28-70 lens and loved the result (c/y to m4/3 adaptor is needed).... The depth of field was great.. But, the sharpness was very good too... ok the zeiss lens does a lot of the work, but, come on.... The end result is great.... i would prefer to detach the side handle so it won't look like a handycam.... and i would get a nanoflash... and a zacuto base plate... a nice lens support, mattebox, follow focus, lcd HD hdmi monitor... and you have a very nice set... You can now shoot from 24mb/s to 280mb/s!! You can shoot, music videos,documentaries,low budget add films.. etc etc...

Rated 5 out of 5 by EditHouse from Awesome FILM camera Here's why this camera is great. It's a film/video camera that has the form factor of a camera that takes motion pictures, with waveform and vectorscope you can use. It's not a still camera. It will also take most any lens you throw at it from a $20 cheap-o to a 10K Cooke or Zeiss PL mount. It has 2 channels of balanced audio in to actually record audio with video. With two SD card slots, it can record onboard 4:2:0 AVCHD for six hours straight, not 10 minutes. Want 4:2:2 color space? use the HD-SDI output and get and external recorder. The BBC has given this configuration the OK to create programing for them. Finally, it's under 5K. You simply can't beat it. Want more? buy a RED, then take a mortgage to buy the cinema lenses, and make a nice film.

Rated 5 out of 5 by didien from Finally I found it! I am looking video camera but with dslr image quality under $7K, and then I got panasonic hpx200, jvc hm700, sony fs100 and this camera. Hpx200 have good image, but cannot change the lens and also must buy expensive p2 card. jvc hm700 great over shoulder camera with native quicktime mov format, so easy to edit but small sensor with 1/3 ccd. sony fs100 is the best camera with large sensor (super 35mm), but the camera body not conform to use (small button, bad handling, the body from plastic! NO ND Filter), and it only have one screw handle. Finally I found AG AF100 and I raw ag af100 footage from youtube. That it! Video camera with dslr quality, cheap memory, strong body, have xlr audio connection, and have ND filter.