Panasonic HC-VXF1EB-K Review

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For enthusiasts and pros, the Panasonic HC- VXF1 captures the best of your world with the stunning new Leica Dicomar lens (25mm Wide-Angle, 24x Optical Zoom) and state-of-the-art High Precision A.F. 

The new Large M.O.S. Sensor and Bright F1.8 Lens deliver excellent low light performance and produce the subtle nuances and shading that LEICA lenses are renowned for. 

Professional functions such as the Tiltable Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) lets you quickly shoot in bright daylight. Simultaneously, the intuitive Manual Ring enables fast, professional-like ring operation for fine-tuning the focus, zoom, and iris. 

These high-quality core technologies take 4K image production to the next level.

Panasonic HC-VXF1EB-K 4K Video Camcorder Specifications

  • Camera Type: 4 UHD
  • Resolution: 3840×2160
  • Battery life: 2 hours
  • Compatible operating system(s): Windows and Mac
  • Dimensions: 16.7×6.9×7.7 

Benefits

  • The New 4K lens covers 25mm wide-angle to 600mm tele with a 24x optical 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.
  • Capture excellent low-light performance with a large 1/2.5-inch sensor and bright F1.8 lens. The remarkable LEICA Dicomar lens produces the subtle nuances and shading that LEICA lenses are renowned for. These high-quality core technologies take 4K image production to the next level.
  • The Tiltable Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) lets you quickly shoot in bright daylight while contributing to proper viewing. The intuitive Manual Ring enables fast, professional-like ring operation for fine-tuning the focus, zoom, and iris.
  • Automatically optimizes the O.I.S. effectiveness by adjusting the O.I.S. mechanical control to various shooting positions, conditions, and user characteristics.
  • Enjoy high-speed, excellent tracking performance and stability. With Custom A.F., you can also choose from three focus modes.
  • Automatically equalizes the gradation in response to the brightness distribution within the image.

Downsides

  • The zoom button has been reported to be unresponsive by some users.
  • It comes at a high price.

Verdict

This Panasonic cam is a beautiful body of work. Although few glitches here and there are present, it is still suitable for capturing precious moments.

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