2010Video Assist and Video Accessories forum
Comparison of external HD recorders: Nano-Flash versus Panasonic AG-HMR10 for on-set video capture
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The Nano-Flash enables recording at higher bitrates than many camera internal recorders and supports multiple format options.
- The Nano-Flash can be used simultaneously with camera internal recorders for redundancy, alternative format capture, or simultaneous slow-motion and standard-speed recording.
- For reel capture alone, the Nano-Flash may not justify its cost compared to cheaper alternatives like the Panasonic AG-HMR10.
- The Nano-Flash weighs less than one pound with a small footprint, making it suitable for mounting on stabilizing equipment with velcro and cables.
- The Nano-Flash lacks NTSC recording capability, limiting use on certain film and SD projects.
- The Nano-Flash has limited playback navigation with fast-forward jumping every four seconds and requiring videos to be watched through to the end for review.
- The Nano-Flash provides loop-through output with no delay and includes a microphone input for ambient sound or voice notes.
- The Panasonic AG-HMR10 uses AVCAM format and costs approximately 1500 dollars less than the Nano-Flash with promotional pricing.
- The AJA Ki Pro Mini was announced as an emerging alternative, priced under 2000 dollars with ProRes 422 recording and dual full-size XLR inputs, though larger and heavier than the Nano-Flash.
Depends on
- The Panasonic AG-HMR10 is described as having no direct user experience reported in this thread.
- The AJA Ki Pro Mini information is based on announcement details only, with limited practical experience data.
- Pricing and availability were time-sensitive to 2010, making current relevance limited.
- The discussion does not provide detailed technical specifications or comparative testing results between devices.