Personal View site logo
Panasonic 4K 2015 camcorders - HC-WX970 and HC-VX870
  • 33 Replies sorted by
  • SuperSetSuperSet

    Finally did some testing and was able to import 4K fine into the latest iMovie (10.0.7). It looks like it downscaled to 1080P without any prompting. Upon export to file, I noticed the resulting MP4 looked fine, although I would like to see what the specific timeline or export settings. Anyone know how to do that?

  • Brian_SianoBrian_Siano

    Has anyone used one of these? And how do they compare with a GH4? (I'm mainly concerned about dynamic range and color.)

  • SuperSetSuperSet

    I have the VX870 and the 4K is good. But, if you're concerned with dynamic range, color or resolution, you want to buy or stick with the GH4. I primarily got the camcorder so I can hand it to someone to record 4K video without having to figure out how to work the lens, buttons, menus, etc.. that comes with a DSLM/DSLR. And it has a 20X optical zoom, which is really nice.

  • Brian_SianoBrian_Siano

    Thanks, @SuperSet. But how do the two cameras compare? I wouldn't mind picking up a camcorder for the same reasons you cited, for a multi-camera shoot. And its HDR feature could come in handy: I shoot a lot of plays, where the lighting can be Very Dim to Very Bright, and if the camera could capture or compress that range without a lot of adjustment on the fly, I'd be very happy.

  • SuperSetSuperSet

    @Brian_Siano As a camera, it's very simple to operate with the controls in all the right places. It's also got a great LCD that's easy to see. The image stabilization is also quite good. The HDR feature is interesting but it's not a log profile that you can properly grade. I almost never use it. There are several video samples on YT that you can check out to compare with the GH4.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    V770 (V750 based) tests

    http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-video-camera/

  • YuriiMYuriiM

    Здравствуйте. Вот разобрался как переключать стандарты PAL/NTSC в видеокамерах hc-v770(760/870/970). I understood how to change the frame rate(PAL/NTSC) on camcoder Panasonic hc-v770(760/770/870/970). Switch PAL/NTSC:

    

    Обратите внимание, в видео показано, что при записи mp4 50mb, уже в стандарте NTSC, меню камеры пишет, что видео пишется в 50p. Это неправда. Видео скинул на комп, проверил по кадрам - 60p и mediainfo - 59.940 (60000/1001) FPS.

    Метод переключения телевизионных стандартов NTSC/PAL: 1. Если камера включена, выключить. 2. Зажать кнопку трансфокатора в положении "W", кнопку записи/воспроизведения и кнопку функции ровного снимка(кнопка уровня). 3. Нажать кнопку включения камеры. 4. Держать зажатыми 4-ре кнопки до появления сервисного меню на дисплее. 5. Нажать back в выпавшем меню. 6. Выбрать 28 пункт и нажать set. 7. Отформатировать карту памяти с помощью видеокамеры.

    Убрать мигающую надпись com на дисплее: 1. Если камера включена, выключить. 2. Зажать кнопку трансфокатора в положении "W" и кнопку функции ровного снимка(кнопка уровня). 3. Нажать кнопку включения камеры. 4. Держать зажатыми три кнопки пока на дисплее не исчезнет надпись com.

    English:

    Indication method of the service menu: Keep pressing the “Power” button, “Zoom lever” to W side "Level Shot Function" button and “Recording/Playback” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed.

    Remove the label "com": Keep pressing the “Power” button, “Zoom lever” to W side "Level Shot Function" button for more than 3 seconds.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    Panasonic - HC-VX870K 4K Ultra HD Flash Memory Camcorder+ charger, $550

    or $384 open box.

    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/panasonic-hc-vx870k-4k-ultra-hd-flash-memory-camcorder-black/3774034.p?skuId=3774034

Add a Comment