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Extend coverage on pre-owned products after the retailer warranty ends and protect photo & video gear from accidental damage with Adorama Protect.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Coverage for pre-owned gear begins after the retailer warranty ends, plus accidental damage protection for photo/video gear that starts on day one.
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When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
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Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for International and U.S. territories purchases. Plans on pre-owned items do not cover pre-existing damages.
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1.0" MOS Sensor
15.03 megapixels
F2.8 - 4.5
20x
8.8 - 176mm
24.5 - 490mm
67mm
Panasonic Lens
0.6 lx (F2.8, Super Gain+, Shutter Speed 1/30 sec)
Auto / Manual
i.Zoom OFF: 20x
i.Zoom ON: Max. 32x (UHD 24x)
Digital Zoom: 2x/5x/10x
Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Incorporates the ON/OFF control function
Auto / ATW LOCK / 3200K / 5600K / VAR (2000K-15000K) / Ach Fixed / Bch Fixed
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Auto/Manual
Ball O.I.S., 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ (UHD/FHD)
SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, UHS-I compatible
MOV, MP4, AVCHD
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
MOV: LPCM, 48kHz/24bit, 2ch
MP4: AAC, 48kHz/16bit, 2ch
AVCHD: Dolby Audio, 48kHz/16bit, 2ch
Relay recording, simultaneous recording, background recording
59.94Hz / 50.00Hz
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)
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)
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)
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)
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile, High Profile
1920 x 1080 (FHD), 1280 x 720 (HD), 640 x 360, 320 x 180
Unicast, Multicast
System frequency = 59.94 Hz: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps
System frequency = 50.00 Hz: 50 fps, 25 fps
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
AAC-LC, 48 kHz/16 bit, 2ch
RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS
JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)
Video Playback Mode: 3840 x 2160 (16:9), 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 1280 x 720 (16:9)
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
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)
HDMI: 2 ch (LPCM)
Headphone: 1x 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack
Speaker: 1x 20mm diameter, round
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
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11ch)
7.28V (Battery) / 12V (AC Adapter)
18.5W (LCD Monitor)
3.5" Wide LCDmonitor (About 2,760,000 dots)
0.39" Wide OLED EVF (About 2,360,000 dots), video display area: About 1,770,000 dots
Focus/Zoom/Iris
Yes
Optional, included
Lithium Ion
1
Non-universal
Approx. 6.74 x 7.68 x 13.51" (171 x 195 x 343mm) (including lens hood, excluding eye cup and microphone holder)
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)
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.
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