Panasonic HC V180 Camcorder Review and Footage
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- In this video I will be reviewing the Panasonic HC- V180 camcorder and showing some footage I took with it. I forgot to mention that it can do time lapse video as well. Please check out the links below for more info.
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I've had this camera for many years now and I am super happy with it. In terms of video quality, I am pretty sure that many smartphones can record better video, but only this camera can zoom in that far and still maintain clarity. I always bring this camera whenever I go sightseeing.
Yes, I agree. While some phones have good video it is so nice to have this zoom and also I find a video camera easier to use than a phone. I believe it probably has better stabilization than a phone as well.
i agree, the video quality is not so great for today standards, but the stabilization and zoom are excellent. the only cons that i have about it is that it tooks 8 seconds from opening of the lid to activate the recording process. in many cases, if you want to catch some unexpected scene it seems an eternity to start and you obviously loose the scene and you give up. for example the higher models like HC-V 700, 707, 720 ... they are ready in only 1 second and also the lens covers automatically opens because of the motorized system.
@@danbilotto7785 hey I'm looking to get this camera how does it handle in low light conditions
@@jawlinejawlinejawline depends on what quality means and is acceptable for you. the 180 have very small sensor so in low light the video quality is blurry and lack in definition of details, also a major problem are drop frames - in very low light situations begins to stutter and freeze.
@@jawlinejawlinejawline It is fair. Any of the camcorders in the price range are fair to poor. I would say if you shoot a lot indoors invest is some nice lighting it would be cheaper and better than buying a larger sensor camera. I like these lights very much amzn.to/3rpMfNJ. This cover makes for nice soft light with no shadows amzn.to/3A9BnYl . Please note those are affiliate links so I may get a small commission if you buy through the link.
I bought this camera 3 years ago and it was just gathering dust because I didn't know how to use it. The problem I had was every time I put the camera to record it would shut down after 30 seconds it was a new camera but it was frustrating so after downloading the pdf manual and not getting anywhere I left it gathering dust until I found Marcos's video. Now am going to use it Marco really explained how to really set up this great little camcorder.
That's great! It really is a great camcorder. Setting up cameras can sometimes be difficult with so many features and options it is great to find a video that helps with that. I hope to do more camera videos in the future.
Great review! Btw for 1080p videos I would recommend you upscale&upload in 2.7K/4K. CZcams for some reason uses a much worse compression algorithm/bitrate for 1080p when it is uploaded in 1080p. It only recompresses with higher quality after videos reach a certain number of views.
Thanks! Oh, I did not know that. I will try upscaling before my next video. Thanks again, that may help my videos look a bit better because I almost always film in 1080 unless it's gopro footage.
@@CharestStudios I'm very curious how it will look! Have you also tried recording using AVCHD? I saw this video here and it looks incredibly sharp: czcams.com/video/tuZrE6BaHEk/video.html
@@daanb682 Thanks. Yes, I think that is what I used for the review.
This is a beautiful little camcorder indeed.
Yeah, I think so. Great zoom lens!
Thanks man! I just got on of these cams for Christmas and I was looking for a simple review, and you did it ! 🎥💯
Your welcome. That's great. I think you will really enjoy it. Happy filming!
Its still a good camera to capture out and about things in life. I have it as a backup to record. I rarely use it but i own it. I carry it in my messenger bag.
Yes, it is great for having with you. It a nice light weight versatile camera.
Nice shot of the birds helping each other. Great video. ❤️
Thanks! Yes, I was lucky to have this camera handy to capture moments like that. It is great for nature lovers, bird watchers especially.
Hi, I have a question about the camcorder. I use the manual mode. However, the picture sometimes gets brighter and darker when I switch between very bright and dark areas than when the exposure is adjusted automatically? Whats the matter?
Hi. I'm not sure what could be the problem. When in manual mode the iris and shutter should be locked to whatever you set it at and the lighting should not change while recording. Mine does not change so I am not sure if your camera has a problem or there is some other setting effecting it. There is an auto gain setting in the recording set up but even with that on the lighting did not change for me in manual mode. Sorry I could not help figure out what the problem is.
Thanks for the video
You're welcome, Mike. Thank you for your comment.
I bought 2 of these in 2018, mainly for the zoom. I also record in AVCHD.
Thank you, great review..will definitely be putting this camera on my wish list
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the review. I think you would be very happy with this camcorder. I love reach of the zoom on this model and feel it does everything pretty well for this price point.
thanks for the help with choosing a start camera!
Your welcome
Wow i wasnt really expecting it but i noticed in the first shot with the bird that its got a blurry background. Pretty awesome
Yeah, for the price it is a great camera. That was with the full optical zoom engaged too.
I just got this Panasonic, great Zoom and beautiful colors.
Nice! Yeah it is a very nice camera for the price. Enjoy!
Just bought this. The zoom is the only reason to have a camcorder imo. Anything else can be done with a phone. This will be perfect for recording far off wildlife like I plan
Yeah, you have a good point there. The zoom is amazing for this price point and the stabilization is not too bad either. I think you will enjoy it for wildlife video. I have been catching clips of the deer and wildlife here in my yard and I love being able to just grab it and catch the moment. Enjoy!
@@trainsofbd Nice! Enjoy!
hey thanks so much for such a clear and easy review. very helpful
My pleasure. Thank you for letting me know it was helpful. I plan on doing more camera content soon.
Hi brother, would like to say thanks much for this demonstration about the features the panasonic hv180k have; ive been searching for one camera and find your review helpful; im on a budget but will Start saving for one; all the best, peace✌
Hi Santiago. Glad I could help. I think you will really like it. I have found some good deals on Ebay on used camcorders. You may be able to find a used one for less but you do have to be careful. Check the sellers ratings and number of sales. Best wishes to you brother.
Nice 👍 video Sir
Thank you very much!
thank you, this video is perfect!
Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful for you.
Can you set the video recorded on the camera to appear by year/month/hour/minute/second?
It has all but the seconds and you can choose to have it stamped on the video or not.
Thanks for the review 👍🌞🙂
You're welcome. My pleasure. I am still loving this camera, especially when I need that zoom!
Thanks Dave. Great video.
Thank you, Mike! I appreciate your feedback.
can you change the lens on the camera? for example adding a fisheye?
No, it can't take any other lenses. It covers a pretty good range and is wide enough to vlog with as is.
It’s like having a telescope in your pocket! Not the best video quality. The LCD screen looks better than after you you import into computer and edit. I’ve had it for years now and realized I can use my old IPhone 8 with external mic and shoot in the 4K setting. I use both cameras and still love my little handy cam. Problem is the IPhone is so much easier to share something right away and I have edited a bunch of videos with IMovie and shared right away. The footage actually looks more clear. The best thing about this camera is the zoom!
Yes, I agree, the zoom is the best feature. It is also so easy to use. I have started bring footage from my cameras into my phone for editing now so it makes it a bit easier to edit and share. I love it for viewing wildlife.
@@CharestStudios Yes that’s what I love it for!
Great video. I loved the footage of the fawn. :) I can't decide between the Panasonic HC V180 and the Canon CX405 - Both have powerful zooms and are similar prices. The main use will be filming aircraft at and around airports so a powerful zoom is necessary. Good stabilisation will also be important. Hmm, I'll have to have a think! Thanks again. Best wishes.
Thanks! I have both the Panasonic and the Sony CX440 which is essentially the same as the 405 except it has on board storage. It would be a hard choice but I think I would go with the Panasonic because it has more zoom and also has a timelapse function. However, I think they are both great cameras so you really can't go wrong either way.
Is there one like that one but with audio jack in + being able to be used while charging with no battery on?
Yes, I have an older model Panasonic HDC-SD90 that will do that very well but it only has a 40x optical zoom. I picked mine up on Ebay for under 100 dollars.
Hi, can you tell me how it perform in low light situation? If the zoom still good in that situation?
In my opinion it's not bad for a camera in this price range. Of course it depends on how little light and how much zoom. The zoom will still work great but you may get some graininess to the image. If I get a chance I will try to do a low light test and post it for you.
What is the maximum continuous recording time with the supplied battery? (ie. how long can i record before the battery dies?)
I'm sorry, I can't answer that for you. The battery life seems pretty good but I would plan on getting extra batteries and a charger. I got two batteries and a charger and that way your sure to have plenty of recording time. The set I got is here amzn.to/3cebMTa and that is extra capacity. They do sell a set of two that is about 1/2 the price but less power. That is an affiliate link. Hope that helps.
I’ve got this camera and I’m wondering how did u get the video on ur computer everytime I try to open a video on any computer that I have it says that the file type is not supported
You are probably recording in the AVCHD format. Those files are trickier to find. When you look at the card look in the private files folder and they should be in one of the folders in there. You can change the recording format to Mp4 in the camera settings and then they should show up much easier. Hope that helps.
@@CharestStudios thank you so much that rly helps‼️‼️😁😁
@@liapujolsespinal1072 Your welcome, glad I could help. I use the AVCHD format myself because it is a bit higher quality but I don't think there is that much difference really. Plus to put it on CZcams I believe it is converted to MP4 anyway.
I have a 128 GB Sandisk drive and it cannot format. What SD card are you using?
I have a 128 Sandisk Ultra class 10 and it is working well.
Thanks for the video, the detail on the frog was amazing ! I have one of these coming my way and looking forward to using it for my You Tube videos. ATB MMMD
Your welcome. I think you will really enjoy it and I think it will do well for your videos. I'll have to check out your channel. I have a metal detector but have not used it much. Maybe you will inspire me to get going with it. Hope you enjoy the camera.
@@CharestStudios Thanks buddy, hope you enjoy my channel. What card would you recommend for the camera please?
@@MudMaxMetalDetecting Hi, sorry for the delay getting back to you. The card I like for this is a 128GB SanDisk Ultra Class 1 #10 card with 100mb's per second.
@@CharestStudios Thanks buddy, that's really helpful info.
How fast is the zoom?
You can control the speed by how fast you switch the zoom rocker switch. It goes pretty quick when you push it towards zoom quick or all at once.
Thank you for doing this review. I like the features Panasonic has but I was not impressed with the image quality. For around the same price there are other cameras that seem to have better clarity and color.
Your welcome. Yes, it is always good when you can get a feel for the image quality and color science before buying a camera or camcorder. I have a bunch of older camcorders from different makers and I like them all but for different reasons.
@@CharestStudios добрый день .
У меня есть эта камера но нет моего русского языка , подскажите пожалуйста как подключить петличный микрофон . Заранее благодарен .
...Such as?..... I hate comments like this, "other cameras" without naming any, piss off.
@@GoldenGateNum9 sorry sir
@@GoldenGateNum9 I know it's so annoying!
Was the SD malfunction relayed to the camera or ports in camera?
It was nothing to do with the camera.
When you watch the video that you have recorder, is there a way to make sure the date and time stamps are in the video?
I believe there is a way in the settings to have the date and time stamp on. If they are on, all videos and pictures will have the date time stamp on them until you turn it off.I don't think you can add them after the video was taken.
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how do i get the videos i took on the camera to go to my phone?
I know you can do it if you get a card reader that has whatever connection your phone has and then connect the card reader to your phone and put the camera card into it. I think you can also do it by connecting your phone to your camera with a cord that has mini usb on both end it also should have a B marked on it. Hope that helps.
@@CharestStudios thank you🤟🏽
@@jacobszn6393 You’re welcome.
Hi! How did you used the stabilization when doing this video? Mine cant steady when I record a footage thank you
I used the built in image stabilization when it was not on a tripod. I believe there are to settings one is a higher level than the other.
I will be buy it soon
I think you will enjoy it. I still love mine!
Is this a good camera for shooting music videos? Each time we slap edits onto footage with our old camera, it comes out blurry.
I think it would be. I have never had any issue with the edits being blurry. I think there is also a feature that makes the mic zoom with the lens which would be a good feature for music. That said you probably don't need the amount of zoom this one has so if you wanted something less expensive you could go with an older used model like the tm90 or the HDC-SD90 which are both basically the same except one has built in memory. They both have a 40 x optical zoom and you can find them on Ebay for around 75.00. I recently picked one up and was impressed with the quality for the price. Buying used can be risky though so a new one may be better as far as knowing it should work properly for a good long time.
@@CharestStudios thanks so much! You're very helpful. You should check out my music btw. If I shoot a music video with those cameras it'll be on my channel
I’m curious what settings you used for your footage you shared in this video? I use the manual settings. Your footage looks good. Mine does to but just wondering?
I had it in full auto using the AVCHD recording format.
@@CharestStudios I use that recording mode but use manual settings for exposure, color and stuff. It sounds like we’re both doing same thing. I was just wondering if you were using the presets for indoor, outdoor, ext? That’s what I never tried.
Can i ask you is it a only video camera? Or can i taks pics w it too? + do you recommend getting it in 2025 for vlogging or its not that good quality?
@@Shellspearl yes, you can take photos as well. There is a button for taking a photo. I think it can be good for vlogging. I think the quality is good enough especially if you have good lighting. Your phone will likely have better quality video but will not be as easy to use and will not offer you anything near the zoom function of this camera. I love camcorders for ease of use and zoom. You can often find this camcorder and other good ones on EBay for much less than new. Hope that helps. I really want to start vlogging more my self. I will probably experiment with various cameras but I have enjoyed vlogging on camcorders on my other channel.Happy vlogging.
@@CharestStudios Yes that’s very true! I have this camera! I thought I replied to her last night and I didn’t see my comment today. Well said!
Thank you I am getting this soon
Your welcome, Amber. I think you will like it. It's very light and easy to take with you anywhere. Enjoy!
@@CharestStudios and thank you again
Can you please make a video on its night vision capability.
It does not have night vision but if you would like me to do a very low light test for you just let me know and I will test that for you.
@@CharestStudios I was looking at the manual. They have night scenery mode. I wonder if that is based in IR light. Can you please test that and see. In that mode I don't think there will be color videos but more if a greenish video. I had this feature in my sony handycam 16 years back.
Yes, I will try it out and post a test video for you. I will have to look into the settings and give it a try. I will reply here and let you know when it is up.
@@SSModi852
Does anyone know if it has manual focus and can you connect a zoom and focus controller for tripod?
Hi Matt. You can manual focus with this but I don't know about connecting a zoom or focus controller. Here is a video about the manual focus czcams.com/video/zCZVZUCmhsQ/video.html. It is more like assisted manual focus I guess.
@@CharestStudios Thank you so much!
@@MattMendians Your welcome.
What is the battery life for this camcorder? I record at many events throughout the year. I am looking for a new camera for recording that has good zoom. How does it do in low lighting? Also I read exporting video from the SD card to the PC requires another software, not sure if that is true? Is it simple drag and click?
I don't find the battery life bad at all but I would recommend getting a couple more with a charger to make sure you are covered. I got a deal on two after market batteries and a charger. I would say low light is fair. Most all of these budget camcorders have small sensors which don't do great in low light. Though it is not bad I would recommend getting some lights if you plan to film indoors a lot and want the best look you can get. I never tried exporting the videos from the camera. I always take the card out and put it in my computer. That works fine and you can use any software you like for editing. Hope that helps.
Sorry to bother you again, was this shot in the MP4 format please? I just wondered what the MP4 quality is like? Thank you. MMMD
No problem. I think it was mostly shot in AVCHD format but the MP4 looks good too. I mostly just use the AVCHD because I thought it was a higher quality and when I edit them I save them as MP4 for youtube. I probably should just shoot in MP4 since that's is what it ends up being anyway. I don't think there was too much visible difference between the two out of camera but I think you can tell the AVCHD was slightly better.
@@CharestStudios Thanks buddy. i should probably shoot in AVCHD and use editing software that converts later for the better quality, I'm just so darn lazy ! ATB MMMD
Can this still be purchased new?
Yes, it is still on Amazon I believe. I should have a link in the description.
Does anyone know if this is better than the Sony Cx405
I have not tried the cx405 but I did research it a bit and I do have a cx190. I can say that they each have their strong points. I think that the zoom on this camera is better and it is much more zoom. The Sony 405 has a 30x zoom and this one has a 90X zoom. Also I think this one is less expensive. That said they are both very good cameras and I think you would be happy with either. I would say if you need the zoom or want to save a bit get this one.
@@CharestStudios Thanks alot
Tq. What about the picture quality compare to Sony pls?
I like it!!! Awesome testing!!
Thank you very much!
Great video. Thinking about buying this. Can you upload videos and photos from the camcorder to a macbook?
Thanks! I believe so. I am not positive because I don't have a Mac. In any case you can take the card out and do it that way. It is nice that the cable to charge and to connect to the computer is right in the camcorders strap handle.
Thanks for u review..
Your welcome. Thank you.
Mine recorded continuous footage for 1 hour or longer (as one file) until about two months ago. Then it started chopping continuous recording into segments of random lengths. I can't figure out how the settings changed or how to go back to my old settings of over a year.
Same 64 G SD cards, same everything, but it's not recording in one file any more.
I've no editing program to join all the short files into one long one. Making me so frustrated to the point I'm tempted to throw away the camcorder! Nothing in the manual I can find about recording one continuous shot that the camera splits up into random lengths. A one hour video (that SEEMS to be recording as one file) ends up being for example 8 files of 2 minutes to 17 minutes each.
Has anyone else had this problem and resolved it?
I've changed every setting now multiple times, tried new SD card, more.
The SD card memory is big enough, the cards were formatted on the camcorder, the battery is fully charged, it hasn't been dropped or mistreated.
I'm not sure why that is happening for you. I will try to look into it when I can. What format are you recording in MP4 or AVCHD?
This video may help you with the files czcams.com/video/y9TihUilLrs/video.htmlsi=VKM6I9b0PFdmhREh
If you have a 32 MB card it can only record 4 mb files. so a larger card should not split it up like that.
Thank you for your kind replies. I didn't expect a reply from the channel creator. 😊
The issue happens with a 64 or 128 SD card in the camcorder, in MP4 and AVCHD mode. I've been trying different settings the past few days, so I'll see if the other settings have worked.
The camcorder worked so wonderfully well until it just didn't. 🤔
I don't use any SD card under 64. Name brand. Bought new. Formatted on the device.
how much pictures can it take? and how do you take the pictures out the camera?
It depends on the size of SD card you put in. It takes a full size SD card and at least up to 128. You can take them out by removing the card or by usb cable. I always just take the card out and put it in my computers card reader.
Does it have an external mic connector?
No, this model does not. I do have an older model that I like very much that has a mic jack and that is the HDC SD90 or the tm90 by Panasonic. They are older models I picked up on eBay. They don’t have as much zoom but they are very good if you don’t mind loosing some zoom and getting a used camera. I would say between 75-100 dollars is a decent price for them. They are both the same except the tm model has some built in memory. Hope that helps.
@@CharestStudios does it have an internal mic?
@@ontariorailfanproductions Yea, it does have an internal mic and the mic also does has a zoom function to automatically adjust the mic according to how far the camera is zoomed. The audio in the review was from the camera.
I just received this camera...not sure what i think of it yet, but the main reason I bought it was to get some 90x zoom. Seems like a good buy. Is it best to charge the battery in the camera? Again, I just received the camera today. Thanks for the video.
You have to charge it in the camera unless you buy a charger. I bought extra batteries and a charger and use that charger for all of the batteries. I think you will enjoy the camera the zoom is very good. Thanks!
@@CharestStudios Thanks very much...yes, I think I am going to like it. I don't mind charging it in the camera, and i plan to just use it for certain shots. The 90x zoom was what I was mainly interested in, but fooling around with it last night, the camera seems to take pretty good video too. Thanks very much again. Subbed!
How do you charge and I swear the school card
You charge through the camcorder with a cord that comes with it or you can buy some extra after market batteries with a charger.
Thank you👍
I am using this Camcorder for my WildLife VDOgraphy and very happy with its performance. Unfortunately this model has no provision to mount any Lens hood or filter like few Sony camcorders.
Any tips or idea to mount Hood or filter to avoide Sun glare or UV effects will be a great Help
czcams.com/video/zuUNT3Ot-1k/video.html
This was my VDO recording using this Camcorder edited using Panasonic VDO editing software
Yes, that is one drawback. I have an idea that I will try and if it works I'll let you know or do a video on it. Basically the idea is to tape the filter or cardboard hood on the painter tape. Not sure how well it will work but at least the tape should be easy to come of without a mess.
@@CharestStudios I am also doing some experiment with this model and if it issuccessful I will share it with you.
I some how achieved mounting Lens hood for Panasonic HCV180 using some crude jiggary.
Next target is to mount UV & CPL filters
Does it have flash?
No flash on this one. the TM90 is an older model that can be found used for around 75 dollars and it has flash but the zoom is less at 40x instead of 90.
How do you charge the camera?
You can charge with the included cord or buy extra batteries and charger. I bought two batteries that came with a charger. Here is the one I got amzn.to/3mtPbrq. That is my affiliate link, which means if you shop from the link I get a small commission but it does not change the cost for you.
Nice job. What software did you use after you downloaded your video to your laptop to cut/edit it? Thank you.
Thank you, Casey. I am using Filmora which is a paid editing software. I think it was like 60 dollars for a lifetime subscription. They have higher levels that cost more and have more features but I have the basic one. Sometimes I use the free video editor in windows. The windows one is very basic but pretty good most of the time.
@@CharestStudios appreciate the info, take care
does it record 60 fps ?
Yes, it does. It also has MP4 or AVCHD.
What settings is the camera on?
I recorded in the AVCHD format and the camera was on inteligent auto so it did everything on it's own. I don't think the difference is much different from recording in MP4. I read that the AVCHD is better but it was converted to MP4for youtube in editing so I don't know if it is any better in the end.
@@dave8272 thanks
This guy makes Mr. Rogers look like Mick Jagger
I'm just joking! That was a pretty good review. 500 zoom, are you sure? I just found a v180 in my office today, charged it up and started shooting. Even in 2024 it's a fun little camera. Nice big lens. Lens cover is a great feature because our cell phones these days get all gunked up and then we try to shoot. This is a better option if you want to take long videos.
You forgot to mention it has stabilization. It even warns you on screen if you are panning too fast. We all hate those wonky videos that give you vertigo.
Final thought: I love how he closes out with "take care of yourself. Take care of each other."
RIP Jerry Springer
Hello there. I'm interested in getting a camcorder that will allow me to film high quality videos. I'm a blind guitarist, and am looking for a camcorder that will produce high quality content for my youtube channel. Would you recommend this camera for beginners like me? Is there any camera out there that's $100 less than this camera, as well? I'm totally blind, and am looking for a good camera that produces high quality audio, and videos! Feedback is much appreciated!
Hello. While this camera would do pretty well for your purpose, I believe you could find a good used camera for 100 dollars less that would be as good or better for your purposes. This cameras has an amazing zoom but you will not need much zoom for your type of videos. I have recently been researching and have bought a couple of older camcorders that are really good and some models also have the ability to plug a better external microphone in. A couple of models that I really like that do have the external microphone feature and that can sometimes been found for a 100 dollars or less on Ebay are www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-Digital-Camcorder-Vixia-HF-R500-w-Power-Adapter-No-SD-Card/193815937884? www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-VIXIA-HF20-32-GB-High-Definition-Flash-Media-Camcorder-Bundle-Charger/383865595795?_trkparms=aid%3D555021% There are more options like these older cameras as well but I feel that these are good models and despite there older I still think they would do very well for your purposes and you would be able to add a mic at some point for even better sound. The panasonic does have good sound but no external mic jack. The only thing about buying these older cameras is that you may have to buy fresh batteries for them because the batteries are so old. Sometimes you can get a great price on these. I looked up a couple for you but there are more to compare if you look around. I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Best wishes.
I have a few questions about this camcorder. As a totally blind person, I'm a person whose use to technology with buttons on it. Does this camera have a play button, and arecord button? If so, that's awesome because I can just hit the physical record button. Also if I do buy this camera, if I press the record button, does the camera pause the video I'm recording? When I press the record button again, will the camera resume recording where I want to continue the rest of my youtube video? On Amazon, in the video?
@@theblind_guitarist1990 All of them have a record button. To play on the computer I always take the sd card out and put it in the computer. They all will record when you push the record button and stop when you push it again I believe it does resume where you left off or can be set up to do that on all of them. This camera is on Amazon here amzn.to/3rpS8Kh. the link is my affiliate link so I get a small commission if you purchase through the link but it does not cost you anymore.
@@CharestStudios That's great to know man. My grandparents ordered me the second version of this camera today. It's coming on Monday. So there are three versions of this camera. Sounds like these cameras are the exact same. Difference is, the megapixels. The first version of this camera goes for $91 on amazon. But my grandparents got me the 2.7 K version that goes for $98 on amazon. And three of these cameras come with similar accessories. I'm getting mine that comes with the lens hood, and of course the microphone. But three of these camcorders come with microphones. Super excited. I didn't get the tripod and Micro SD card with the camera my grandparents ordered for me for christmas. But gonna buy a micro SD, a 128 gig one, and of course, get 0 inch tripod with it. Super excited man. Thanks for letting me know. So glad these cameras are in youtube video reviews. Good thing I asked first before my grandparents were generous enough to order me this camera. I don't care about the resolution. Yeah, as long as it's HD, I'm fine with it. But as a totally blind person since birth, I know I'm going to love this camera. Just need something so I don't have to rely on my phone for filming all the time, and constantly wearing down the battery to my phone. Definitely will be using this camcorder for camping trips, and other fun activities such as filming my guitar videos. Thank you so much man. I definitely appreciate it. I'll be using this camera with no hassle. Of course, gonna ask people if they can help me set things up, since the device has a touch screen. But overall, I'll be fine, and will record and shooot guitar footage with no problem!
@@theblind_guitarist1990 That's great! I think you will enjoy. The battery life is not too bad and you can get extra batteries if needed. I think it will last well for the music videos since those are not usually very long. Once it is set up for you it should do very well. Enjoy!
were these recorded as mp4 or AVCHD? thanks
Mp4 but both do well. Time lapse and scene selsect are only available in AVDCHD.
whats the mic like on it? is it any good?
I think so. The last section is shot on the panasonic v180 and the sound is from the camera so you can see for your self what you think.
@@CharestStudios thank you i can see you like to play guitar yourself, im a musician too so i would be using it for music vids etc thats why i was asking about the mic, so you think it would be good for music vids?
@@retrosun1845 I think it would be pretty good. You can always up grade to recording separate audio in the future if you really want to get professional but I think this is a fine place to start with probably as good of a sound quality as most other camcorders in this category.
@@dave8272 thanks dude i appreciate it! stay safe
Can i plug a mic into the camera?
No, there is no mic jack on this camera. The audio is quite decent though and it does have a feature called zoom mic that when enabled will capture sounds father away as the camera zooms out. Most of the camcorders in this class don’t have mic jacks. There is an older model that I have that has a mic jack and that is the Panasonic HDC SD90. It is an older model but I like it and do use it regularly. It would only be available used. I picked mine up on EBay. You should be able to get the old model for under 100 dollars. I think I got mine for around 50 dollars on auction.
@@CharestStudios thank you so much, do you think it would be a good camera to vlog on?
@@dazedandcontent7079 I'm not sure if you mean the V180 or the other one I mentioned but I think they would both do well. In most vlogging situations the mic is usually close to you so you should get decent sound from either. I use them both for my videos. The important thing I found is to make sure to have good lighting in the area you film in. These cameras have small sensors and image quality can suffer in low light. Happy vlogging!
Oh and one other thing the V180 has a timelapse function. I'm not sure if you would care about that for vlogging but I find it a fun feature that most camcorders do not have.
@@CharestStudios omg thank you! You’re a lifesaver!
Do you think this will be good for hunting?
I think so, the zoom is really good. It has a 90x zoom.
@@CharestStudios Thanks man i think I’m going to order one tonight !
@@graysonoutdoors3024 Your welcome. Enjoy. This one also has timelapse video feature that is pretty cool. Not sure if I mentioned that in the video.
So I really don’t know how these cameras work but I was thinking about getting one for filming my deer hunts and how do u watch the footage after u filmed it
There are several ways to watch the footage but the easiest way and the only way I do it is to take the SD card out and put it in the computer. Then you can view the files or edit them.
Ik I’m a little late but there is a button on the camera and you can see all the clips you record
@@dlewis_292 Yes, it has a little button to switch from video to playback and you can view all the when you select the playback function.
@@CharestStudios that’s what I said
@@dlewis_292 Sorry. I mis understood that you were answering the comment above. I thought you were asking. Anyway you are correct
How much price?
Hello. It is on Amazon here in the U.S. for 229.00. Here is my affiliate link amzn.to/3mESzxO
@@CharestStudios, thanks
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Thank you!
How does this compare to a Sony HDR cx-150, if you know. I miss it, had it stolen... replaced it with a canon vixia HF W10 and don't like it much at all. Sound quality is tinny and it sucks under dimlight.
I think this would be better. I am not sure. I have a cx100 and it does not have near the zoom, it shoots in 1080i instead of 1080p.The cx100 is heavier and feels better built though. If I had to choose it would depend on my budget and how much zoom I really needed. You can get some great deals on ebay on older camcorders. I bought my cx100 for under 40 dollars.
@@CharestStudios Woops I meant the 350... not sure how I put 150... but I think I'm most likely going to order this camcorder
Si se cierra la pantalla ya no sigue grabando o si???
It will continue to record even after screen is closed.
its very great.how about battery life time?
Yes, I really love this camcorder. I am not sure exactly how long the battery lasts. It seems pretty good but I would advise getting an extra to have charged so if you are filming and need to you can switch them out. I actually got two extra batteries and a charger .
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Can I charge it in my car ( USB )
Great review by the way 🙂👍
@@bonesofsteel7162 Yes, it can. I don't know if it came with a cord for doing that but I got an extra charger with two batteries and I can use that cord to charge the batteries in the camera or in the charger and it will work in the car. Most of us will have a cord that will work. Thanks!
@@CharestStudios
Awesome thanks 😊
@@bonesofsteel7162 Your welcome. I really love this camera and I think you will too. Especially if you want a great zoom in an affordable camcorder.
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when you're showing the footage it looks like it was recorded with one of those Chinese cube like cameras that you get with cheap dash cams. Like... What ?
Did you check your CZcams player settings? If you set the at 1080 I think it looks really good. I have a number of video cameras from this price point and they are all about the same quality in my opinion. So you may want to look into more expensive cameras if this looks poor quality to you.
@@CharestStudios yes i did... i am also watching this at 4k monitor... full screen... with highest resolution. Yes this is a thing with some zoom capability but the sensor i would guess isn't too big to capture enough of light or contrast. I guess i am just expecting too much. I need something to record for very long in high quality plugged in. And i am legit trying to avoid DSLR cameras as it's obviously expensive. I might get a cheap camera to take photos/record but with decent sensor on it as they do, however i do know it's not going to be easy to have them charge while being plugged in, and record at the same time. Markets today are full of software enhanced cheap small camera sensors. I was even looking to get a phone to do this job but that's also too wide of an angle and long distance detail is lost when moved or in distance. I am also thinking of something in a budget.
@@RadekZielinski. I understand. Yes, I'm sure when this footage is watched on bigger screens in full size the image quality will definitely suffer. This is a very small sensor for sure. The DSLR's are quite expensive and so are the high end camcorders. That does not leave much but one thing comes to mind. The Osmo pocket. The old model can easily be found for under 200 dollars. I got one for 149.00 refurbished.The newer one does have a bigger sensor but the older one is 1/2.3 much better than the camcorder sensor. No zoom though. If you can get by without the zoom the Osmo pocket may be good for you.
@@CharestStudios my main intention is to try to make other cameras into a dash cam. However i think i will just stick to my cheap camera and record me saying the licence plate instead if i indeed have something happen. It’s not worth the one in a million crazy thing to spend so much on a dash cam but, well i tried to research.
@@CharestStudios my eyes are spoiled by dlsr’s 😅 unfortunately not many match the only camera I actually use all the time ahah
Very bad quality!! but for the price, I think you can not ask too much...
I thought the quality was pretty good but of course that is subjective. It also depends a lot on the setting and which recording mode. AVCHD is the best recording format. So if you have not tried it give it a try an that might improve quality.
@@CharestStudios I only recorded in AVCHD 50p, and the quality is less than an iPhone X. But I will try again with another compressions. What do you recommend to record in the best quality?
Thanks
@@chariesbergero9662 Yes, I would agree it would be less quality compared to the Iphone. I think you have the settings you have are pretty good so maybe just make sure to keep good lighting. The Iphone may have better image quality but the zoom on the camcorder is just so handy. It also depends on how you render after editing. Sorry your not that happy with it. It seems you really have to go up into the 4k camcorder world to get better than smart phone quality and good zoom. So I think this is a good choice unless or until you can step uo to something around a 1000 dollars. I also have the sony CX440 which is the same as the CX405 and I think the image quality might be a bit better than the Panasonic but the zoom is not as much. The Panasonic has timelapse though and the Sony does not.
@@CharestStudios I bought a black magic pocket cinema camera last month, the version 1 I mean for less than 250 U$, used of course and the quality is excellent in comparison with this camera. I can record in Quicktime ProRes.
@@chariesbergero9662 that sounds great! I am not very familiar with them but I believe they are 4k. Do they have any stabilization? I love cameras in general and always have something on my wish list.
Micro four third
Hi. No this cameras sensor is much smaller than a micro four thirds. However for the price I think it performs very well.
360p？？？
No 360.
It's not 90 EX sir! The x used after ZOOM means simply "times". It refers to the capability of enlarging the widest angle image x times. Forget digital zoom values, only focus on optical.
You are talking 12 minutes about 1 single camcorder without understanding any features and without any narrative concept. Is it just to show your face on YT?
Yes, exactly. That is what I thought I was saying. I turn off the digital zoom completely and never use it. It was just a review based on my knowledge and opinion.
Listening from an Australian perspective, I am SO OVER the absolute monotonous American habit of whatever they are reviewing,its a constant,.."You guys".."You guys",..."You guys",....every 5-10 seconds...for god sake can you give it a break.
Hi Lance. Point taken. I can't speak for the rest of us but I for one will try to wean myself of that habit.
can you put an external microphone on it
No. Not on this model. I have an older Panasonic, I think it’s an SD90 an it has a mic jack. You can find them on EBay sometimes for under 100 dollars.