Panasonic HC-VX870 4K Ultra HD Camcorder - SKU#1578390

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Used Panasonic HC-VX870 4K Ultra HD Camcorder, 20x Optical / 50x Intelligent Zoom, 25.9MP Still Image, 3" Touchscreen LCD, 5-Axis HYBRID OIS+, Wi-Fi/NFC

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2016-01-11T20:21:32

Rated 4 out of 5

Big Return on Investment

First to have 4K at this price point is great. Also, this is a very light camera versus some of its competitors. One con for now is the price of batteries even in the third party realm.

MARSHALL T.

2015-11-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super Value!

Works as both recorder or Camera for image magnification. Recording at 720P is better than my eyes!! ;-)

SMB

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Panasonic HC-VX870 Specifications

  • Image Sensor

    1/2.3 type (1/2.3") BSI MOS Sensor

  • Total Pixels

    18.91 megapixels

  • Effective Pixels (Motion Image)

    4K: 8.29 megapixels [16:9], Full-HD: 6.10 megapixels [16:9], Level Shot Function OFF or Normal

  • Effective Pixels (Still Image)

    7.00 megapixels [3:2]/8.29 megapixels [16:9]/6.22 megapixels [4:3]

  • F Value

    F1.8 (WIDE) / F3.6 (TELE)

  • Optical Zoom

    20x

  • Focal Length

    4.08 - 81.6 mm

  • 35 mm Film Camera Equivalent

    Motion Image: 4K: 30.8 - 626 mm [16:9], Full-HD: 37.0 - 752 mm [16:9], Level Shot Function OFF or Normal
    Still Image: 34.5 - 690.3 mm [3:2]/30.8 - 626 mm [16:9]/37.6 - 752.8 mm [4:3]

  • Filter Diameter

    49 mm

  • Lens Brand

    Leica Dicomar Lens

  • Standard Illumination

    1400 lx

  • Minimum Illumination

    2 lx (Scene Mode Low Light 1/25), 1 lx (Night Mode (Color)), 0 lx (Night Mode (IR))

  • Focus

    Auto / Manual

  • Intelligent Zoom OFF

    20x

  • Intelligent Zoom ON

    4K: 25x, Full-HD: 40x

  • Digital Zoom

    60x / 1500x (The maximum value of zoom magnification can be set in two patterns)

  • White Balance

    Auto / White Set / Sunny / Cloudy / Indoor1 / Indoor2

  • Shutter Speed: Motion Image

    [50p / 50i]/Auto Slow Shutter ON: 1/25 - 1/8000/Auto Slow Shutter OFF: 1/50 - 1/8000

  • Shutter Speed: Still Image

    1/2 - 1/2000

  • Iris

    Auto / Manual

  • Image Stabilizer

    HYBRID O.I.S.+ with Active Mode, O.I.S. Lock, Level Shot Function

  • Creative Control

    Miniature Effect, Silent Movie, 8mm Movie, Time Lapse Rec

  • Recording Media

    SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card

  • Recording Format

    [AVCHD] AVCHD Progressive/[iFrame / MP4] MP4

  • Compression Method

    MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

  • Recording/ Playback Mode

    1080/50p (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50p)/PH (24Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)/HA (17Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)/HG (13Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)/HE (5Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)/MP4/2160p(72M) (72Mbps / VBR), (3840 x 2160/25p)/MP4/1080p(50M) (50Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50p)/MP4/1080p(28M) (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50p)/MP4/720p(9M) (9Mbps / VBR), (1280 x 720/25p)/iFrame (28Mbps / VBR), (960 x 540/25p)

  • Actual Recordable Time

    With Supplied Battery: Approx. 55 min (50p mode)/Approx. 55 min (PH mode)/Approx. 55 min (HA mode)/Approx. 55 min (HG mode)/Approx. 55 min (HE mode)/Approx. 50 min (MP4 50M)/Approx. 55 min (MP4 28M)/Approx. 1 h 00 min (MP4 720p)/Approx. 1 h 00 min (iFrame)/ Twin Camera OFF

  • Thumbnail Display

    20 thumbnails/page, 9 thumbnails/page, 1 thumbnail/page

  • Audio Recording System

    AVCHD: Dolby Digital (5.1ch / 2ch)/iFrame, MP4: AAC (2ch)

  • Microphone

    5.1ch Surround, Zoom, Focus and Stereo Microphone

  • Speaker

    Dynamic type

  • Still Image: Recording Format

    JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)

  • Recording Image Size: Still Image

    [16:9] 25.9megapixels (6784 x 3816), 14 megapixels (4992 x 2808), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)/[3:2] 20 megapixels (5472 x 3648), 10.6 megapixels (3984 x 2656), 2.0 megapixels (1728 x 1152)/[4:3] 20.4 megapixels (5216 x 3912), 10.9 megapixels (3808 x 2856), 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480)

  • Recording Image Size: Simultaneous

    2160p: [16:9] 20.4 megapixels (6016 x 3384), 8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160)/Other than 2160p: [16:9] 14.0 megapixels (4992 x 2808), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)

  • Power Supply

    3.6V (Battery) / 5.0V (AC Adaptor)

  • Power Consumption

    Max. 7.1W (Recording) / Max. 7.7W (Charging)

  • LCD Monitor

    7.5cm (3") Wide LCD monitor (460,800 dots)

  • Touch Panel

    Yes

  • Interface

    AV: Yes
    HDMI: Yes (micro)
    Microphones (stereo mini): Yes
    Headphone (stereo mini): Yes
    USB: 2.0 Hi-Speed
    USB Charge: Yes

  • LED Video Light

    Yes

  • Accessory Shoe

    Yes (cold)

  • Lens Cover

    Yes (Auto)

  • On-Screen Display Language

    English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Netherlandic, Turkish, Swedish

  • Wi-Fi: Standard

    IEEE 802.11b/g/n

  • Wi-Fi: Frequency

    2.4GHz band

  • Wi-Fi: NFC

    Yes

  • Editing Software

    HD Writer AE 5.2 (Download)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    65 x 73 x 139mm / 2.56 x 2.87 x 5.47"

  • Weight

    353g / 12.45oz (Without battery and SD card)

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About Panasonic HC-VX870 4K Ultra HD Camcorder - SKU#1578390

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Super Value!

By SMB

Works as both recorder or Camera for image magnification. Recording at 720P is better than my eyes!! ;-)

The Panasonic HC-VX870 4K Ultra HD Camcorder is a high-quality, advanced piece of technology designed to elevate your videography to new heights. With its 4K resolution, you can capture video in stunning detail, four times greater than Full HD. This enhanced resolution not only delivers crisp, clear footage but also provides superior definition and clarity when down-converted to Full HD.

This innovative camcorder is equipped with a specially developed Leica Dicomar lens, offering a 20x optical zoom in 4K, enabling you to capture your perfect shot with ease. The lens is designed to minimize distortion, ghosting, and flare, ensuring your footage is always sharp and clear, even when enlarged.

The HC-VX870 4K Ultra HD Camcorder also features HDR video capabilities, perfect for filming in high contrast environments. This feature blends different exposures together to create a perfectly balanced video, eliminating the issue of underexposed or overexposed areas.

For smoother, more stable shots, the HC-VX870 is equipped with a Level Shot Function that detects tilt and automatically corrects footage. Additionally, the 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ feature stabilizes your footage, compensating for blur from camera zooms and movement.

The camcorder's built-in Wi-Fi and NFC capabilities make it easy to share and transfer footage to other devices. You can even stream video from your tablet or smartphone directly to the HC-VX870, allowing you to combine different angles for unique, creative footage.

In summary, the Panasonic HC-VX870 4K Ultra HD Camcorder is a versatile, durable, and innovative device designed to enhance your videography experience, whether you're capturing precious family moments or shooting professional-grade footage.

Panasonic HC-VX870 4K Ultra HD Camcorder - SKU#1578390 Features

  • Future-proofed 4K Ultra HD video recording with exclusive 4K photo pause-and-capture of any frame
  • Connect second smartphone video camera wirelessly for a picture-in-picture video effect
  • Exclusive high-dynamic range feature reduces bright and dark spots for a professional look

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What's in the box:

  • Panasonic HC-VX870 4K Ultra HD Camcorder
  • Aftermarket AC Adapter
  • DC Cable (USB Type)
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (1940mAh)
  • Shoe Adapter
  • Lens Hood
  • Item Note: Missing Original AC Adapter; USB Cable; HDMI Cable (Micro)

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