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Panasonic HC-WX970 Camera Hands On Features and Test
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- čas přidán 23. 03. 2015
- This is a bit longet than I expected but I tried to make it a short as I could without cutting out too much information. The first half of the video I show you some of the settings of the camera, and in the second half I put the camera under different situations for testing out how it can handle itslef.
Excellent overview and test footage, I'm so happy to see someone actually dig into the menus.
I just purchased the Panasonic HC-VX870 4K and found this video to be extremely help. Thank you for the clear explanations of the features and test.
I paid almost $1k (HC-WXF991K) when this camera first hit the market. If you're willing to watch tutorial vids and learn and practice the controls , there is currently no better value out there for the less-than-$800 range. Takes great vids/still images and is easy to carry, as well. But, the one with the eye piece, much better for tough conditions- worth every penny.
Thanks for the awesome vids.
I know I'm getting to the "party" a year and a half late (!) but I just bought this camcorder to upgrade my Panasonic 3D HDC-TM900 (which I'm keeping to shoot 3D home movies), and I greatly enjoyed your very thorough review here! The menus of the two camcorders are very similar, which will make the learning curve easier for me with the new HC-WX970. Nicely done!
Fantastic review, thanks a lot. Didn't know the zoom focus was so goddamn good that close.
Just got this camera on sale. Amazon had best price i could find. Loving the 4k and twin camera features.
Here is the Link from where I purchased. I paid only $797! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RBG5TD4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00RBG5TD4&linkCode=as2&tag=fbkgrp-20&linkId=ASCUT6BUYST4DADX
This camera has so many options but is quite easy to use. Loving it.
This was a really nice review. Touching on relevant points without being overwhelming in detail. I was hoping for some thoughts from the author at the end but I guess I can draw my own conclusions. What I have learned is that video cameras will get me to record much more video much more easily than if I try to do video from an ordinary DSLR/Mirrorless camera. That being said, I took some amazing video with clear indoor low light and great sound with my Canon 70D, it was impressive beyond what I have seen from camcorders but I got tired of holding it because it is not designed to be held and controlled with one hand. This is why I will buy a camcorder anyway. Off the topic, I think a decent pair of POV glasses would be a great way to capture even more video, imagine not having to hold anything at all??
I need a camera to film the places i go to, to vacation. what is a good relatively cheap option? i hope you'll have a suggestion.
Nice review as always, very informative!
Very thourough review! Thank you
No sound in slowmo...sad
The controls seemed all too cramped on the LCD, I'm thinking this is not my next camera
Nice neighbourhood, looks interesting
+leokimvideo It is too crowded on the screen, and that is one thing I didn't like about it
Hey, I really appreciate this test and your explanation of the cam's various features. These new 4K camcorders are pretty disappointing to be honest. Instead of focusing on easier things like good image quality and capture, eliminating severe rolling shutter or taking advantage of the camcorder's practical form factor for convenient video shooting, these camcorders still suffer from useless gimmicks, under performance and just bad design. There's just no reason to buy these things over something like an FZ1000 or RX10. You get a viewfinder for the same price along with the better image, higher bitrate and standard hot shoe with appropriate ports.
Thanks for the review Paul.
very very informative. I just purchased camera an dthis helps! Thanks!
+Wilson Glad it helped! Thanks!
Is it true that in auto mode the camera changes the shutter speed to even 1/1500 on a sunny day?
Awesome review! this is all I need. Thank you! =)
+Vixen Vendetta I'm glad it was useful! Thanks!
+Paul Mori All ready ordered it after watching your review. Thank you once again =) Kiana Shotgun
Now this is a good review. too the point no nonsense. Looks like wireless camera feature is a gimmick. better to record the videos separately and mix them in post. The shoe mount is a concern as well. The on screen UI is just OK.
Also can you clarify whether the hdmi port is live or not. Can i see what I am recording by connecting a tv to the hdmi port?
MySchizo Buddy not sure about the cdmi port have not tested it. I do not have the cam anymore
thank you! a very pro review
Me ayudaron bastante los test,gracias.
Nice vid man, question: would you recommend this camera to use it as secondary camera for events like weddings?, to get the wide shots?
How much recording time did you get in 4k? Basically what size was your memory card and how much recording time did you get before the card filled up? Great video btw
great review, thanks, do you know if you can extract 8 megapixel imaes from the 4k video? or if you can shoot high resolution images while recording in 4k without stoping the recordig. Thanks
+Daniel Zavala You can extract 8MP images from the 4K footage according to Panasonic's webpage for this model.
great review its made my mind up thanks
Is this camera better than the HC-V180? Man I didn’t realize I had a camera with no light or night vision
Excellent Review! Thanks
Glad you liked it! Thanks!
Paul thanks for the review. I am looking at this for recording my daughter' tennis matches. The idea is that the secondary camera can capture the entire court while the primary camera can capture her specific side. You think the secondary camera will do justice 50 metres away from action?
Can you amble leave de screen clean without any text or icon???
good afternoon friends I have a problem with my Panasonic HC-WX970 camera since last year I have used it to record CARTING races and two weeks ago the prima shows me that it goes out of focus completely, after a few seconds it comes back. That was not presented to me before, now it is. I recorded tracking of the vehicle at X8 or x9 zoom, now I can't do it because of the headlights, so I have to use it at x6 or x5. I thought it was because of the sun that this problem presented me, but it also does so in the shade.... please, whatever you can help me with, I appreciate it. my name is Jairo, thank you in advance
Just out of interest, what camera are you using to film the wx970? it looks amazing quality. Do you render in H.264? what bitrate? Thanks :)
+MajorMaccas I used the Panasonic HC-X1000. I use 30fps at 4K which I believe is 100mbs and it records in MP4
That camera stand you have, where can I get that same one and other accessories like camera bag etc what's the most memory card it can accommodate?
I'm looking to get my CZcams channel fully up and running to match my company... would you recommend using this camera as an introduction camera for my channel; if not, which one would you recommend? Thank you for your time.
Dear Paul, I am using this camera to make videos for CZcams. I want to use a Lav mic because it makes the sound clearer in the space I am using yet, for some reason when I plug the mic in, I get no sound. I used it once and it worked but now, I get no sound. Any suggestions? Also, I am shooting in 4K but my picture is grey and fuzzy.
Thanks for the great review! Have you used Sony camcorder with BOSS? If so, which one do you find more effective? I am deciding between AX33 and VX870.
Thanks! I have not used or tried the Sony yet so I don't want to give you advice that might make me look bad. I will let you know what my thoughts are once I get to try it.
Well done Good job Thank's
Thanks for this great review. You did a great job! Greatings from Germany.
Danke! Lol
Paul Mori So what's your opinion on this camera Paul, image quality to others that you have reviewed around the same price, as you know I have the VX870 it looks fine to me I'm happy with it at this stage however, I have nothing to compare it with except on here (CZcams)
Paul, next time you pick your camera up, and before you turn it on, or open the LCD, just rock it from back and forth and see if you have any rattles or clicking noise, because I have, once you open the LCD it's fine.
I went back today to where I bought it and the one on the shelf does the same.
I think it may have something to do with the OIS system ??
PS I uploaded a unedited video clip straight from the card of a couple of pelicans swimming in the lake, looked great my end, then I check it on CZcams and all the water was all Pixelated so I took it down, any idea why that would be
.Cheers Phil
Nice review Paul
The rattling is definitely the OIS. When you turn it on it activates it and you don't hear it afterwards. When you upload to CZcams, unfortunately the video gets compressed tremendously. Almost like a dried out fruit. I'm not sure if I love the camera. I will pick up a Samsung NX500 today or tomorrow. I will let you know what I think of it.
Paul Mori What do you think of the image quality compared to others you have reviewed?
Cheers Phil
silkynitro It's pretty decent
can you tell me is this camcorder can compable with panasonic CLT1 3D lens? please reply me...
Hello friend, I talk to you from Chile, do you know if this camera allows you to Stream with OBS software?
Hmm the Panasonic manuals are not very deep. For example. What is AGS?
This camera or the DMC G7 DSLR with 4k video? Thoughts out there?
But you don't need a phone to film or upload? I still have a desktop. I don't have a phone like that, just an old one of the 00's with no internet or apps. Can i use the camera without such a phone like that?
And i didn't know yet what O.I.S. is standing for, but it seems like stabilisation of less schocking mode?
And i woulkd like film day and night time thunderstorms, even a thunderstorm far away when the lightning is too weak for cheap camera's, but i want this camera even for weak lightning from a far distance. I think this is a camera who have the capacity.
So many thanks for your explanation. And sorry about my English, im not speaking THAT English very well but at least i can understand your messages :)
Very nice. Thanks.
A previous person also asked, can it be used as a webcam?
Hello Paul, please can you tell me, if 128 GByte SDXC Cards would work, too? Thanks a Lot! Greetings from German... Markus
krausem1 Hi Markus. It should work but make sure to get the fastest one
Great job...
It appears as though the camcorder has awfully slow auto-focus and not quite as crisp image quality as the older Panasonic HC-VX870
Ugh, what's with the high-pitch frequency?
Top notch review. Great work, Paul. Hope that you could get your hands on Sony FDR-AX1/100 series as well and compare between those two.
BTW. just wondering, do you ever use external video recorder? say like Atomos Ninja or the Shogun? As far as I know, the Shogun is the only one that can records in 4K format through the camera external HDMI output.
Cheers mate!
***** Thanks! Unfortunately, unless someone lends me those expensive cameras to review, I will not be able to buy them from my budget. But I have to say that so far the Samsung NX500 has excellent video quality that surpasses my Panasonic HC-X1000. And there we are talking about $3500 vs $800. So that might be a good option for you as well! I have not used any external recorders yet but I was actually thinking about them.
Paul Mori Yeah mate. I understand where you're coming from. Apparently seen some other reviews that the Sony AX-100 is probably the more affordable 4K camcorder compared to the bigger brother, AX-1. And quite a lot of positive news coming out from the AX-100. And recently, Sony have been releasing the much cheaper version of the AX-100, the AX-33. Might wanna have a look on that.
Cheers mate!
Paul Mori How can you even put NX500 in one line with Pany HC-X1000?
skysiz Well I have both of them and as sad as it is the NX500 takes better 4k videos than my HC-X1000
Paul Mori How could this be if the X1000 can take 4K in 60p and 200MPS and has much better stabilisation than the Sammy?
I need a new video camera for travel, would you recommend this or the e FZ1000, I know they are in a different category, but they both can do video and pictures, for around the same money, which one would be a better investment and why, thanks
It's really a preference. The FZ is a DSLR which will give you better photos and decent video but you will not have the 20x optical zoom and the ease of zoom like you do with a camcorder. For video priority I would go with the WX970 and for photo priority the FZ1000. I hope this helps!
Great Review Paul,
I bought one a couple weeks ago. but have had very little time to mess with it... I did try to find out if you can record the 2 cameras on 2 different files. For the look of it you cant. Did you by chance figure out if you can? If you cant do it, I agree the second camera is next to worthless. (and I wish I would have my extra $100 I spent back)
ravagetoyz Thanks! Unfortunately, it's not doable. It is such a useless feature! I returned my camera.
Hey! i was just asking if you can make a video with the BEATS Pill XL (I know how it sounds but i really want to see it in a ,,VS" video with ILoud). If you could make it i will be very happy because I'm a BEATS fan and i want to have all the things from them! :))
Unfortunately I do not have the Beats Pill on hand to compare it. The iloud is definitely louder though I can tell you that much
Hello Paul, My Canon 700D has very low dynamic range when shooting video in bright daylight situation, that's the reason i want a dedicated video camera for good dynamic range quality, would u tell me, This Panasonic has better quality video, Also tell me , does this have Full Manual Controls? Thanks
+AsBi it does have manual controls but not as easy to access as it is on a professional camera
i hate it when i load up youtube videos and when i rewind it has to load up again
+christian navarro me too
Hi Paul,
Camcorder support IR remote ?
exqmedia That I am not sure about! It has an extra IR window on the bottom so I suppose it could be there for that
any night vision tests? im looking for a ghost hunting camera
I did some shots with it but it was unusable cause it only worked at close dot acne in complete darkness with the built in IR light
Tel me about mic noise control
Can you attach a Lanc adapter to this camera?
+Dwayne Jones Should be able to
Price of this ?
For some reason I can't reply to some of you out there! I'm not sure why this is?!
***** Are we talking about the Lens Hood? Case that you can use to cut down some of the unwanted light to enter the lens. I did use it when I did the outside shots to cut some of the suns glare
*****
You can only use the nightvision light with manual setting. I do not have the camera anymore to make a new video with it.
***** I'm not sure about iMovie. I use Final cut
Bro, what are you doing in flushing, ny?
thanks for showing the infared night vision(NOT)
Other than he optical zoom I think my phone is probably just as good XD
Nobody seems to stress with these camcorder if they can ZOOM in and out SMOOTHLY and SLOW in a CINEMATIC fashion. They all seem to be jurky and wobbly and fast jerk zoom. Not even mounted on a steady Tripod to give a steady zooming in Image. Surely, if all you guys out there are seriuos when you do REVIEWS how come none of you even mount on a steady tripod and test the Zoom properly which i would have thought is fundimental to quality video making before you can talk about the quality of image in the 1st place. DOES IT ZOOM SMOOTHLY PLEASE? Other wise, what use is it?????
+David Anthony Batten I truly believe that your zooming concerns were covered in the video! If you go to 14:30 you can see zooming of the camera mounted on a tripod and handheld as well!
yes, i seem to have come across Reviews giving bad info on this Camera, when i see the official instructions its all clear it zooms fine. I will be getting one for sure.
Hi! Does the camera know zebra function?
1940mAh - LOL
the best is SONY.
bad quality audio micro huge hype wind