Panasonic HC-X1500 4K Pro Camcorder (Black)
Model: HC-X1500
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Image sensor | 1/2.5-type (inch) MOS Sensor |
Effective pixels | 8.29 megapixels |
F value | f/1.8-4.0 |
Optical zoom | 24x |
Focal length | 4.12- 98.9mm |
35 mm film camera equivalent | 25- 600mm |
Filter diameter | 62 mm |
Lens brand | Leica Dicomar Lens |
Minimum illumination | 1.5 lux (f/1.8, Super Gain +, 1/30) |
Focus | Auto / Manual |
IR filter | Incorporates the on/off control function |
White balance | Auto / ATW LOCK / 3200K / 5600K / VAR (2000K—15000K) / Ach Fixed / Bch Fixed |
Iris | Auto / Manual |
Image stabilizer | Ball O.I.S., 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. (UHD/FHD) |
Recording media | SDHC/SDXC Memory Card |
Recording format | MOV, MP4, AVCHD |
System frequency | 59.94Hz / 50.00Hz |
Video compression format | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile, High Profile |
Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (FHD), 1280 x 720 (HD), 640 x 360, 320 x 180 |
Streaming method | Unicast, Multicast |
Bit rate | 24 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 16 Mbps, 14 Mbps, 8 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 3 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1.5 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 0.7 Mbps, 0.5 Mbps |
Audio compression format | AAC-LC, 48 kHz/16 bit, 2ch |
Network protocol | RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS |
Recording format | JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2) |
LCD monitor | 3.5-inch wide LCD monitor (2,760,000 dots) |
Viewfinder | 0.24-inch Wide EVF (About 1,560,000 dots) |
Manual ring | Focus / Zoom or Iris |
Accessory shoe | Yes |
LED video light average illumination | Approx. 70 lux (1.0m) |
Irradiation angle | Approx. 30 degrees |
Color temperature | Approx. 4600K |
Power supply | 7.28V (Battery) / 12V (AC Adapter) |
Power consumption | 14.4W (LCD Monitor) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.08 x 3.66 x 10.1 inches |
I've had this video camera for just over a month now. I produces great 4K (UHD) video, and is a very nice semi-pro camera to use. Certainly the best video camera I have every owned.
I recently took the HC-X1500 on our family trip to Singapore. I was able to capture great footage in 4k with a camera that fit into my camera bag with my mirrorless camera and lenses and that was ready to shoot almost instantly on flipping the screen open.
High quality compact camcorder. Much prefer a real video camera to mirror less slr.
Seems to be a very good camcorder with lots of control. Excellent zoom and great 4K images.
Having used Panasonic cameras for many year's I decided to purchase the HC-X1500 Camcorder. This was an informed choice after seeing many favourable reviews and footage from the camera. I'm delighted to say it is a great camera that is easy to use.
I previously had Black Magic 4k and 6k but eventually, despite them being wonderful cameras with outstanding image quality, I sold them and returned to being a still photographer. My field is environmental photography with a particular emphasis on species decline.
Ordering the camera was simple, it turned up quickly and the camera was well boxed. I haven’t used all the functions yet but those I have used are all perfect. I cannot fault the service or the product.
I got this camcorder from Uk digital earlier this year and I was a little apprehensive as the online reviews were a little too harsh on the small sensor that this camcorder has. I am glad I took a gamble with this camcorder because it is a little gem.
I've been looking at this camera for months, watching video examples on Youtube.This camera has more than lived up to my expectations.I'm very happy with the product and I hope to add the handle unit with XLR and Light someday.
Good Points: Live streaming direct to YouTube, even from a mobile phone and without the need for 1000 followers.Terrific picture quality.Staggering optical zoom levels. 24-600 equivalent.Brilliant auto focus accuracy.
Panasonic HC-X1500 4K Pro Camcorder (Black) - HC-X1500
The small lightweight X1500 Professional Video Camera from Panasonic offers high-quality 4K 60p recording with on-site mobility and portability for demanding shoots. It uses a 1/2.5-type MOS sensor, wide-angle 25-600mm lens and i.ZOOM along with a high-precision AF system to give you high-speed, accurate focusing for both 4K and Full-HD shooting. The X1500 Camcorder comes packed with features like 24-bit High Resolution Linear PCM Audio Recording, 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording, HEVC codec support, and built-in Wi-Fi for HD Live Streaming.
Outstanding Optical Performance
The camcorder’s integrated Leica Dicomar Lens offers an optical 24x zoom that ranges from 25mm wide angle to 600mm tele. It utilizes a 4-drive lens system that drives four lens groups independently, thus achieving the optical 24x zoom and compact body size. The i.ZOOM feature achieves 32x at 4K resolution, and 48x at FHD. Use one for manual ring for focusing and the other for zoom or iris operation. It also features built-in ND filters that can be selected from 1/4, 1/16, 1/64, and Clear, while glass is newly used as a countermeasure against scorching from sunlight condensation.
High-Speed, High-Precision AF
The Face Detection AF/AE combined with precise focus lens drive helps achieve superior focusing speed, stability and tracking performance for both 4K and Full-HD. The Face Detection AF/AE precisely focuses on subjects with sufficient exposure. Plus, subject tracking with color recognition can be activated by just touching the LCD panel enabling precise tracking.
5-Axis HYBRID Optical Image Stabilization
In addition to Optical Image Stabilization, Electronic Image Stabilization operates to detect and correct handshake in 5 axes, including rotational blurring. This provides strong correction under unstable conditions, such as low-angle and high-angle shooting. Also, the Ball Optical Image Stabilization System reduces friction on the drive section, achieving delicate correction even for small-amplitude handshake.
High-Quality Recording
The Venus Engine Image Processor enables 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording with maximum 29.98p in UHD, and maximum 59.97p in Full HD. When set for 10-bit recording, the camcorder delivers 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output, enabling high image quality capture with an external recorder. New, highly efficient HEVC recording (LongGOP/10-bit 4:2:0/MOV) is also supported for recording 59.97p at a high bit rate of 200 Mbps.
Super Slow-Motion Recording at FHD
The camcorder supports slow-motion recording at 120 fps (for 59.94 Hz)/100 fps (for 50 Hz) in FHD mode. It also supports 10-bit recording and uncropped full-frame images at high frame rates. Auto focus can be used even during Super Slow-motion Recording.
Double SD Card Slot Meets Recording Needs
This Pro camera comes with two SD memory card slots that support unlimited relay recording. This feature lets the recording media to automatically switch between Slot 1 and Slot 2. Simultaneous Recording or Background Recording is also selectable to match the workflow and card necessity.
48-kHz/24-bit High Resolution Linear PCM Audio Recording
The X1500 Video Camera supports 48-kHz/24-bit high resolution linear PCM audio recording via an optional handle unit featuring a 2-channel XLR Audio Input.
Versatile Network Functions
Built-in Wi-Fi module eliminates the need for a separate wireless LAN module. You can use a tablet application HC ROP, wireless remote control for easy camera settings and lens control. The camera also supports RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS-compatible HD streaming that allows direct connection and streaming of concerts, sports events, and news flashes over Facebook, YouTube, and more.
- 1/2.5-inch 8.29MP MOS sensor
- Venus Engine image processor
- 4K 60p recording / 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording
- 3.5-inch 2,760K-dots monitor with electrostatic touch panel
- Up/down 1,555K-dot tiltable viewfinder
- Wi-Fi live streaming / Double SD card slots
- 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilization)
- 24-bit high resolution linear PCM audio recording
- Simultaneous LCD output is available
- Wide-angle 25mm 24x optical zoom