Used Panasonic HC-X20 4K UHD Professional Camcorder (28 Hours)

Item Note: Missing Microphone Holder; Microphone Holder Screws

SKU: US1914428 MFR: HC-X20
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  • Panasonic HC-X20 4K UHD Professional Camcorder
  • AC Adapter
  • AC Cable
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (5900mAh)
  • Battery Charger
  • Eye Cup
  • Lens Hood
  • Input Terminal Cap ** Item Note: Missing Microphone Holder; Microphone Holder Screws **

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Panasonic HC-X20 Specifications

Sensor
  • Image Sensor

    1.0" MOS Sensor

  • Effective Pixels

    15.03 megapixels

  • F Value

    F2.8 - 4.5

  • Optical Zoom

    20x

  • Focal Length

    8.8 - 176mm

  • 35mm Film Camera Equivalent

    24.5 - 490mm

  • Filter Diameter

    67mm

  • Lens Brand

    Panasonic Lens

  • Minimum Illumination

    0.6 lx (F2.8, Super Gain+, Shutter Speed 1/30 sec)

  • Focus

    Auto / Manual

  • Zoom

    i.Zoom OFF: 20x
    i.Zoom ON: Max. 32x (UHD 24x)
    Digital Zoom: 2x/5x/10x

  • ND Filter

    Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64

  • IR Filter

    Incorporates the ON/OFF control function

  • White Balance

    Auto / ATW LOCK / 3200K / 5600K / VAR (2000K-15000K) / Ach Fixed / Bch Fixed

  • Shutter Speed

    59.94 Hz mode:
    59.94i/59.94p: 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500,1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
    29.97p: 1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500,1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
    23.98p: 1/24, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec

  • Shutter Speed (Contd.)

    50.00 Hz mode:
    50i/50p: 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
    25p: 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec

  • Slow Shutter Speed

    59.94 Hz mode:
    59.94i/59.94p: 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 sec
    29.97p: 1/8, 1/15 sec
    23.98p: 1/6, 1/12 sec

    50.00 Hz mode:
    50i/50p: 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 sec
    25p: 1/6, 1/12 sec

  • Synchro Scan

    59.94 Hz mode:
    59.94i/59.94p: 1/60.0 - 1/249.6 sec
    29.97p: 1/30.0 - 1/249.8 sec
    23.98p: 1/24.0 - 1/249.7 sec

    50.00 Hz mode:
    50i/50p: 1/50.0 - 1/250.0 sec
    25p: 1/25.0- 1/250.0 sec

  • VFR Recording Frame Rate

    59.94 Hz mode: 2, 12, 15, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 45, 48 ,60 fps
    50.00 Hz mode: 2, 12, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30, 37, 50 fps

  • Super Slow Recording Frame Rate

    59.94 Hz mode: FHD 120 fps (1/2 speed at 60p, 1/4 speed at 30p, 1/5 speed at 24p)
    50.00 Hz mode: FHD 100 fps (1/2 speed at 50p, 1/4 speed at 25p)

  • Iris

    Auto/Manual

  • Image Stabilizer

    Ball O.I.S., 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ (UHD/FHD)

Recording

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  • Recording Media

    SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, UHS-I compatible

  • Recording Format

    MOV, MP4, AVCHD

  • Video Compression Method

    MOV(HEVC)/MP4(HEVC): H.265/MPEG-4 HEVC Main10 Profile
    MOV, MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile
    AVCHD: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile

  • Audio Compression Method

    MOV: LPCM, 48kHz/24bit, 2ch
    MP4: AAC, 48kHz/16bit, 2ch
    AVCHD: Dolby Audio, 48kHz/16bit, 2ch

  • 2-slot Function

    Relay recording, simultaneous recording, background recording

  • System Frequency

    59.94Hz / 50.00Hz

  • Recording/Playback Mode

    MOV (HEVC):
    [4:2:0 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 200M: Average 200Mbps (VBR)
    UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HEVC LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)

    MOV:
    [4:2:0 8bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p 420LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)
    UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)

  • Recording/Playback Mode (Contd.)

    MOV:
    [4:2:2 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 422 LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p ALL-I 200M: Average 200Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i ALL-I 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p ALL-I 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p 422 LongGOP100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)

  • Recording/Playback Mode (Contd..)

    MOV:
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 422 LongGOP 50M: Average 50Mbps (VBR)

    MP4 (HEVC):
    [4:2:0 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HEVC LongGOP 72M: Average 72Mbps (VBR)

  • Recording/Playback Mode (Contd...)

    MP4:
    [4:2:0 8bit] UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 72M: Average 72Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 50M: Average 50Mbps (VBR)

    AVCHD
    [4:2:0 8bit] PS 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p: Average 25Mbps (VBR)
    PH 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i/23.98p: Average 21Mbps (VBR)
    HA 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i: Average 17Mbps (VBR)
    PM 1280x720 59.94p/50.00p: Average 8Mbps (VBR)

Live Streaming

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  • Video Compression Format

    H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile, High Profile

  • Video Resolution

    1920 x 1080 (FHD), 1280 x 720 (HD), 640 x 360, 320 x 180

  • Streaming Method

    Unicast, Multicast

  • Frame Rate

    System frequency = 59.94 Hz: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps
    System frequency = 50.00 Hz: 50 fps, 25 fps

  • Bit Rate

    24 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 16 Mbps, 14 Mbps, 8 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 3 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1.5 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 0.7 Mbps, 0.5 Mbps

  • Audio Compression Format

    AAC-LC, 48 kHz/16 bit, 2ch

  • Network Protocol

    RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS

Still Image

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  • Recording Format

    JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)

  • Recording Image Size

    Video Playback Mode: 3840 x 2160 (16:9), 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 1280 x 720 (16:9)

Interface

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  • Video

    HDMI: Type A x 1 (VIERA Link not supported), supports time code output and remote recording control
    Output format: 4:2:2 10bit
    2160/59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p, 1080/59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p/59.94i/50.00i, 720/59.94p/50.00p, 480/59.94p, 576/50.00p

  • Audio Input

    Built-in Microphone: Stereo microphone

    Audio Input:
    2x XLR (3 pins)
    Input high impedance, LINE/MIC/MIC+48 V (switchable SW)
    LINE: dBu/0dBu (switchable menu)
    MIC: -40dBu/-50dBu/-60dBu (switchable menu)

  • Audio Output

    HDMI: 2 ch (LPCM)
    Headphone: 1x 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack
    Speaker: 1x 20mm diameter, round

  • Other Input/Output

    Camera Remote: 1x 2.5mm diameter super mini jack

    USB:
    Type-C x 1, USB3.1 Gen 1, HOST/DEVICE (switchable menu)
    HOST: Bus power supported (5V, 0.9A), USB ethernet adapter supported
    DEVICE: mass storage function (read only)

    DC IN:
    DC 12V (11.4V - 12.6V) EIAJ Type4

  • Standard

    IEEE 802.11b/g/n

  • Frequency

    2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11ch)

General

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  • Power Supply

    7.28V (Battery) / 12V (AC Adapter)

  • Power Consumption

    18.5W (LCD Monitor)

  • LCD Monitor

    3.5" Wide LCDmonitor (About 2,760,000 dots)

  • Viewfinder

    0.39" Wide OLED EVF (About 2,360,000 dots), video display area: About 1,770,000 dots

  • Manual Ring

    Focus/Zoom/Iris

  • Accessory Shoe

    Yes

  • Battery Info

    Optional, included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium Ion

  • Battery Quantity

    1

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Approx. 6.74 x 7.68 x 13.51" (171 x 195 x 343mm) (including lens hood, excluding eye cup and microphone holder)

  • Weight

    Approx. 4.41 lbs (2kg) (main unit only (including grip belt), excluding lens hood, battery, and supplied accessories)
    Approx. 5.36 lbs (2.43kg) (including lens hood, supplied battery, eye cup, two SD cards, microphone holder and INPUT terminal caps)

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About Panasonic HC-X20 4K UHD Professional Camcorder - (28 Hours) SKU#1914428

Explore the pinnacle of professional video capture with the HC-X20 4K UHD Professional Camcorder, a powerhouse of precision and versatility designed for the discerning videographer. Boasting an impressive 20x optical zoom and a 24.5mm wide-angle lens, this camcorder ensures comprehensive coverage from intimate close-ups to expansive landscapes, all in stunning UHD and FHD quality.

The HC-X20 is engineered to deliver 4K high-precision autofocus, now enhanced with new face detection technology for sharper, more accurate subject capture. The advanced 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ system guarantees stable, shake-free recording, even when shooting at full zoom or from challenging angles, thanks to its innovative Ball O.I.S. System that minimizes friction and compensates for even the slightest of hand movements.

At the heart of the HC-X20 lies a high-sensitivity 1.0-type MOS sensor, boasting approximately 15.03 effective megapixels, which captures UHD 3840 x 2160 footage without cropping, offering a perfect balance between high image quality and sensitivity. Choose from a variety of file formats including MOV, MP4, and AVCHD for maximum flexibility in post-production workflows.

The camcorder's high-quality recording capabilities are further enhanced by its support for a range of professional-grade bit rates and formats. Experience internal UHD recording up to 29.98p/25p and FHD up to 59.94p/50p in 4:2:2 10-bit, as well as the option for 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output for external recording devices. The HC-X20 also introduces the highly efficient HEVC codec for high bit rate recording at 59.94p.

Creative expression is at your fingertips with the Super Slow Motion feature, capturing HD footage at 120/100 fps for dramatic slow-motion sequences, and the VFR function that allows frame rate adjustments from 2 to 60 fps for overcranking or undercranking effects.

The HC-X20's network functions expand your creative possibilities, with built-in Wi-Fi for wireless control via the HC-ROP app and the ability to stream live events directly to platforms like Facebook and YouTube using RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS protocols.

Designed with the professional in mind, the HC-X20 features a high-resolution 3.5-inch LCD monitor and a 2,360K-dot tiltable viewfinder for simultaneous image confirmation. Triple Manual Rings provide tactile control over zoom, focus, and iris, while 14 customizable User buttons ensure quick access to frequently used functions. The camcorder also supports IR shooting with commercially available lights for low-light scenarios.

Dual SD Card slots offer unlimited relay recording and various recording modes for extended shoots, while the integrated audio system delivers 48-kHz/24-bit high-resolution linear PCM audio recording with selectable XLR inputs and manual volume control.

Finally, the HC-X20 is equipped with broadcast-grade image adjustment functions, including 16-Axis Independent Color Correction, Soft Skin mode, Master Detail adjustment, and an 8-Mode Gamma selection, ensuring that your footage meets the highest professional standards.

The HC-X20 4K UHD Professional Camcorder is the definitive choice for professionals seeking advanced features, high-quality imaging, and robust performance in a compact and durable package.

Panasonic HC-X20 4K UHD Professional Camcorder - (28 Hours) SKU#1914428 Features

  • Enhanced 1" 15.03MP 4K sensor delivers premium UHD 4K video up to 10-bit 4:2:2 resolutions, ensuring professional-grade footage
  • VFR recording in 1080p offers flexible frame rate choices between 2 to 60 fps, plus super-slow-motion HD video capture at up to 120 fps
  • Advanced 20x optical zoom lens, starting from a 24mm wide-angle view, extending to a 32x i.Zoom for distant subject capture
  • Stream live effortlessly with built-in Wi-Fi supporting RTMP/RTSP, compatible with major streaming platforms such as YouTube and Facebook Live
  • Dual SD card slots offer versatile recording, from simultaneous backup to relay recording for extended durations
  • Compact design with a range of custom buttons, OLED EVF, 3.5" touchscreen, zoom rocker, and three manual lens control rings ensures ergonomic operation
  • Equipped with a 5900mAh battery, charger, and power supply, catering to both mobile and fixed-position use
  • Cutting-edge 4K Micro Drive Focus Unit provides unparalleled AF precision, particularly when working with shallow depth of field
  • Advanced Face Detection and color recognition foster uninterrupted tracking, ensuring subjects remain clear even with lateral movements
  • The Area Mode allows for touch-sensitive Auto Focus on the LCD, with optional Auto Iris and Brightness Display adjustments
  • Innovative Y Get feature showcases central brightness measurement as numerical data
  • Multiple focus assist tools including Expand, Peaking, and their combination, plus One Press AF for swift auto focus in manual mode
  • Triple manual rings for Zoom, Focus, and Iris on the lens barrel guarantee professional, responsive camera operation
  • In-built ND filters offer varying light suppression levels, ideal for achieving specific shutter speeds or aperture settings
  • Versatile recording formats, including HEVC codec, high-bit rate modes, and compatibility with the Professional Handheld Camcorder's file system
  • Optical 20x zoom lens, with extended digital i.Zoom capabilities depending on the resolution
  • High-speed VFR up to 120 fps in HD mode for slow-motion recording, retaining full image area
  • 48 kHz / 24-Bit PCM audio recording, with dual XLR inputs, volume control for two channels, and a 3.5mm stereo headphone output
  • Comprehensive image adjustment tools, resembling broadcast video cameras, encompassing color correction, detail settings, and more
  • Infrared shooting capability with adjustable IR Cut Filter, enabling footage capture in low light conditions
  • Simultaneous display on the 3.5mm LCD touchscreen and tiltable EVF for versatile monitoring
  • Driven by the robust AG-VBR series battery for extended shooting durations
  • Dual SD card slots facilitate seamless relay recording and improved data reliability
  • A suite of professional assist functions like waveform monitor, vectorscope, zebra patterns, and more, designed to augment shooting accuracy

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What's in the box:

  • Panasonic HC-X20 4K UHD Professional Camcorder
  • AC Adapter
  • AC Cable
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (5900mAh)
  • Battery Charger
  • Eye Cup
  • Lens Hood
  • Input Terminal Cap
  • Item Note: Missing Microphone Holder; Microphone Holder Screws