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    Panasonic® 4K Camcorder


    Model #:

    HC-VX1K

    Model #: HC-VX1K
    250371
    Panasonic Electronics
    $99,999.00

    At a Glance

    Product Dimensions 3.03"h x 2.68"w x 5.59"d

    The Panasonic VX1 camcorder offers a 4K cinema-like recording experience which includes a manual lens mounted control ring for improved control. Premium optical and sensor performance come from a new LEICA DICOMAR 24X optical zoom lens (25-600mm) with a bright aperture range from F1.8 wide - 4.0 tele, and a large 1/2.5” BSI MOS Sensor for impressive capture even in low light.Read More

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    Product Overview

    Product Overview

    The Panasonic VX1 camcorder offers a 4K cinema-like recording experience which includes a manual lens mounted control ring for improved control. Premium optical and sensor performance come from a new LEICA DICOMAR 24X optical zoom lens (25-600mm) with a bright aperture range from F1.8 wide - 4.0 tele, and a large 1/2.5” BSI MOS Sensor for impressive capture even in low light. To keep the image rock stable, three unique optical image stabilization technology work together; 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+, Ball O.I.S., and Adaptive O.I.S. For a more natural look, the WXF1 has a new Active Contrast technology equalizes gradation, while the HDR Movie mode enables a wider dynamic range response.

    4K High-Precision AF

    Enjoy high-speed, excellent tracking performance and stability. With Custom AF, you can also choose from three focus modes.

    Active Contrast

    Automatically equalizes the gradation in response to the brightness distribution within the image.

    4K Cropping

    When shooting in 4K, your subjects stay framed, without blurring, because you can edit the images in the camera and save them in Full-HD.

    Cinema-Like Effect

    Allows Dolly Zoom and other professional-like shooting techniques used in cinema films.

    Wide 25mm and Optical 24x Zoom Lens

    The New 4K lens covers the range from 25mm wide-angle to 600mm tele with a 24x zoom achieved by a 4-Drive Lens System. The stunning wide-angle setting not only fits large groups of people and background images into narrow locations but is also convenient for taking selfies with a rotatable LCD.

    4K Premium Image Quality

    High-definition 4K shooting gives you highly natural, realistic images. And 4K PHOTO captures those decisive moments. You get uncompromising picture quality at all times with the remarkable LEICA Dicomar lens.

    5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. +

    Uses five-axis correction to thoroughly suppress blurring all the way from wide-angle to powerful zoom shots.

    Adaptive O.I.S.

    Automatically optimizes the O.I.S. effectiveness by adjusting the O.I.S. mechanical control to various shooting positions, conditions, and user characteristics.

    Ball O.I.S.

    Reduces wear on the drive section, and greatly improves correction for small-amplitude hand-shake.

    Level Shot Function

    Automatically detects and corrects the tilting of captured images.

    Product Highlights

    4K Cinema-Like recording experience with advanced in-camera capture options.

    LEICA DICOMAR 24X optical zoom lens (25-600mm, F1.8-4.0), and large 1/2.5” BSI MOS Sensor for impressive capture even in low light.

    Three Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) technologies work together for impressive stability under many shooting conditions; 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S. Plus, Ball O.I.S., and Adaptive O.I.S.

    Wireless Multi-Camera captures multiple scenes simultaneously by connecting up to two smartphones.

    For a more natural looking image, a new Active Contrast feature equalizes contrast, and the HDR Movie mode enables a wider dynamic range between dark and bright areas.

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    Specifications

    General Specs

    Depth (in.)5.59
    Width (in.)2.68
    Height (in.)3.03
    Digital Zoom70x / 1500x
    Product Weight (lbs.)0.94

    Sensor For Main Camera

    Image Sensor1/2.5-inch BSI MOS Sensor
    Total Pixels8.57 megapixels
    Effective Pixels [Motion Image]4K: 8.29 megapixels [16:9], Full-HD: 6.17 megapixels [16:9] (Level Shot Function OFF or Normal)
    Effective Pixels [Still Image]8.29 megapixels [16:9]
    Effective Pixels [Still Image]6.22 megapixels [4:3]

    Lens For Main Camera

    F ValueF1.8 (WIDE) / F4.0 (TELE)
    Optical Zoom24x
    Focal Length4.12 – 98.9 mm (Optical Zoom:24x)
    35 mm Film Camera Equivalent [Still Image]25.0mm – 600mm (16:9) / 30.6mm – 734.4mm (4:3)
    Filter Diameter62 mm
    Lens BrandLeica Dicomar Lens

    Camera Section

    Standard Illumination1400 lx
    Minimum Illumination1.5 lx (Scene Mode Low Light 1/30), 0.5 lx (Night Mode (Color))
    FocusAuto / Manual
    White BalanceAuto / White Set / Sunny / Cloudy / Indoor1 / Indoor2
    IrisAuto / Manual
    Image Stabilizer5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ with Active Mode, O.I.S. Lock, Level Shot Function (Strong mode: 2K only), Ball O.I.S., Adaptive O.I.S.
    Active CotnrastYes
    HDR Movie (Except 4K Mode)Yes
    Creative Control (Except 4K Mode)Miniature Effect, Silent Movie, 8mm Movie, Time Lapse Rec

    Zoom

    Intelligent Zoom OFF24x
    Intelligent Zoom ON4K: 32x, Full-HD: 48x
    Digital Zoom70x / 1500x (The maximum value of zoom magnification can be set in two patterns)

    Shutter Speed

    Motion ImageAuto Slow Shutter ON : 1/30 – 1/8000 (60p / 60i / 30p), 1/24 – 1/8000 (24p)
    Motion ImageAuto Slow Shutter OFF: 1/60 – 1/8000 (60p / 60i / 30p), 1/48 – 1/8000 (24p)
    Still Image1/2 – 1/2000

    Recording Section

    Recording MediaSD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
    Recording Format[AVCHD] AVCHD Progressive
    Recording Format[MP4] MP4
    Compression MethodMPEG-4 AVC/H.264
    Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery (LCD OFF)Approx. 45 min (4K MP4
    Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery (LCD OFF)Approx. 50 min (60p mode)
    Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery (LCD OFF)Approx. 50 min (PH mode)
    Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery (LCD OFF)Approx. 50 min (HA mode)
    Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery (LCD OFF)Approx. 50 min (HG mode)
    Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery (LCD OFF)Approx. 50 min (HE mode)
    Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery (LCD OFF)Approx. 50 min (2160p/24p)
    Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery (LCD OFF)Approx. 55 min (1080p/24p)
    Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery (LCD OFF)Approx. 50 min (MP4 50M)
    Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery (LCD OFF)Approx. 50 min (MP4 28M)
    Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery (LCD OFF)Approx. 1 h 0 min (MP4 720p)
    Thumbnail Display6 thumbnails/page, 1 thumbnail/page
    Audio Recording SystemAVCHD: Dolby Audio (5.1ch / 2ch)
    Audio Recording SystemMP4: AAC (2ch)
    Microphone5.1ch Surround, Zoom, Focus and Stereo Microphone
    SpeakerDynamic type

    Recording/ Playback Mode

    AVCHD1080/60p (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60p)
    AVCHDPH (24Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i)
    AVCHDHA (17Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i)
    AVCHDHG (13Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i)
    AVCHDHE (5Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i)
    MP42160p/30p(72M) (72Mbps / VBR), (3840 x 2160)
    MP42160p/24p(72M) (72Mbps / VBR), (3840 x 2160)
    MP41080p/60p(50M) (50Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
    MP41080p/60p(28M) (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
    MP41080p/24p(50M) (50Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
    MP4720p/30p(9M) (9Mbps / VBR), (1280 x 720)

    Still Image Section

    Recording FormatJPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)

    Recording Image Size

    Still Image[16:9] 25.9megapixels (6784 x 3816), 14 megapixels (4992 x 2808), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)
    Still Image[4:3] 20.4 megapixels (5216 x 3912), 10.9 megapixels (3808 x 2856), 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480)
    Simultaneous RecordingFull-HD only: [16:9] 14.0 megapixels (4992 x 2808), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)

    General Section

    Power Supply3.6V (Battery) / 5.0V (AC Adaptor)
    Power ConsumptionMax. 6.4W (Recording) / Max. 7.7W (Charging)
    Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 68 x 77 x 142 mm (2.677 x 3.032 x 5.591 inch)
    Weight (w/o battery and SD card)Approx. 428 g (0.944 lb)
    LCD Monitor3.0-inch Wide LCD monitor (460,800 dots)
    Touch PanelYes
    Accessory ShoeYes (cold)
    Lens CoverYes (Auto)
    On-Screen Display LanguageEnglish, French, Spanish, Chinese Traditional

    Interface

    HDMIYes (micro)
    Microphones (stereo mini)Yes
    Headphone (stereo mini)Yes
    USB2.0 Hi-Speed
    USB ChargeYes

    Wi-Fi

    StandardIEEE 802.11b/g/n
    Frequency2.4GHz band

    Standard Accessory

    AC AdaptorYes
    DC CableYes (USB Type)
    Rechargeable Battery PackYes (1,940mAh)
    HDMI CableYes (micro)
    Shoe adaptor(Built-in)
    Lens HoodYes
    USB CableYes
    Editing SoftwareHD Writer AE 5.4 (Download)

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