This is a great camcorder many pros as well as for family home videos love as with the auto functions it turns on opening the monitor then with decent light will takes great videos. Going pro it has additional options per manual control and some many interesting pre-post editing effects before transferring the files to whatever video editing software on your computer. With cinematic effects Panasonic added the dolly zoom effect. Think the movie 'Jaws' with Brody on the beach seeing a kid on a raft getting eaten by a shark and the camera sees his face never changing in distance while the background is zooming in. This dolly shot is built into the camcorder.
This is a sturdy hard case I'm using for the Panasonic HV-VX981K camcorder which is a little larger than many small camcorders so not easy to find a case that fits especially with the wider lens hood for 16:9 recording. It holds the camera and supplied accessories, a second fast wall charger with two of the larger 390 batteries, additional 128Gb SD cards, a case with three 49mm UV, CPL, ND filters and a lens cap to protect them. There is still room for the excellent Sony ICD-UX570 recorder for secondary audio when video recording. In place of filters one could store a Ulanzi RGB Video light for special effects. Overall a compact case offering options for your gear.
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| model name | HC-VX981K | xa60,xa60 pro | CNHFG70 | DV087 | Video Camera Camcorder | HC-VX1K |
| display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | — | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| digital zoom | — | — | 800 multiplier x | 18 multiplier x | — | 24 multiplier x |
| optical zoom | 20 multiplier x | 20 multiplier x | 20 multiplier x | 1 multiplier x | 1 multiplier x | 24 multiplier x |
| video resolution | 4K | 4K | 4K | 8K | 1080p | 4K |
| connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | USB, HDMI | USB | Wi-Fi, HDMI, USB | USB | Wi-Fi |
| shooting modes | Movie | Face Detection | Slow Motion, Fast Motion, Face Detection | Slow Motion | Automatic, Manual, Easy | 4K Video, 4K Photo, Wireless Twin Camera |
| lens type | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
| optical sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | — | — | CMOS |
| flash memory type | SDXC | SD | SDXC | SD | SD | SDXC |
| optical sensor size | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 | 1/2.3 inch | — | 24MP | 1/2.5 inch |
From the manufacturer
Panasonic 4K HD Camcorder
With 20X LEICA DICOMAR Stabilized Lens and Wi-Fi Twin Video Camera - HC-VX981K
- 4K Ultra HD recording, plus in-camera editing for 1080p displays.
- LEICA Dicomar Lens optical 20x zoom, 5-axis Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization.
- 4K in-camera post cropping, panning, zooming and subject tracking stabilization features.
- Wi-Fi connected mobile device 'Twin Camera' adds multi-camera scene picture in recording.
- 4K Photo captures high-quality photos from 4K video frames.
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode reduces high-contrast look created by overexposed and underexposed shooting conditions.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 2.6 x 2.9 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 12.3 ounces |
| ASIN | B01A60SYRE |
| Item model number | HC-VX981K |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #142,851 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #267 in Camcorders |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | January 5, 2016 |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
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SD Card compatibility
Do not use a microSD card with this camcorder. I initially used the Samsung microSD card (and adapter). And while it worked initially a few times, I had intermittent issues with the camcorder recording functionality. After I hit the record button, it would beep as if to start recording as normal. However, it did not actually start recording. And hitting the record button again (to stop recording so I could try again) did nothing. And shutting the viewer would not shut off the camcorder. I had to take out the battery to shut it off. After switching to a regular size SD card a few months ago, I have had no issues. The camcorder works flawlessly. The two cards in the photo are basically the same. I have since used the Samsung microSD card in my DSLR camera without any issues. So I know it is not simply a bad microSD card. Overall, I really enjoy using this camcorder. The zoom is amazing and the picture quality is excellent. I have mainly used it for our sons' sporting events and school concerts. The IA+ gives the best picture quality IMHO outside of using the manual settings (where auto/manual focus, shutter speed, iris, white balance), which give the best picture quality once you get used to the settings.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024Style: 4K – VX981KVerified Purchase
This is a great camcorder many pros as well as for family home videos love as with the auto functions it turns on opening the monitor then with decent light will takes great videos. Going pro it has additional options per manual control and some many interesting pre-post editing effects before transferring the files to whatever video editing software on your computer. With cinematic effects Panasonic added the dolly zoom effect. Think the movie 'Jaws' with Brody on the beach seeing a kid on a raft getting eaten by a shark and the camera sees his face never changing in distance while the background is zooming in. This dolly shot is built into the camcorder.
This is a sturdy hard case I'm using for the Panasonic HV-VX981K camcorder which is a little larger than many small camcorders so not easy to find a case that fits especially with the wider lens hood for 16:9 recording. It holds the camera and supplied accessories, a second fast wall charger with two of the larger 390 batteries, additional 128Gb SD cards, a case with three 49mm UV, CPL, ND filters and a lens cap to protect them. There is still room for the excellent Sony ICD-UX570 recorder for secondary audio when video recording. In place of filters one could store a Ulanzi RGB Video light for special effects. Overall a compact case offering options for your gear.
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- Jordan KellyReviewed in Canada on February 18, 2016
great looking camera
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Octavio EstebanReviewed in Mexico on December 4, 2023
Excelente Cámara de Video
Style: 2K – V785KVerified Purchase - France QuirionReviewed in Canada on October 15, 2024
Great camera
Style: 2K – V785KVerified Purchase - Haleema & HasanReviewed in Canada on March 20, 2016
you can buy a camera for half of this price and get better quality. I was a little disappointed in that
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