Here in Japan camcorders are VERY popular to this day! Saying you don't see them much anymore, to me, sounds like nonsense! But its a regional difference. A difference that I 100% support. Phones aren't everything, and mirrorless/dslr are just too complicated.
@MichaelWTurner6 ай бұрын
You don't see people using them much here. It's pretty crazy, but it's just how it is
@MonteWeaverofficial11 ай бұрын
Camcorders are under-rated !! They provide the easiest solution for a grab, go and record device
@MichaelWTurner11 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@JazzzyBill11 ай бұрын
so true bro! I been using camcorders/video camera 30 years now. I prefer Camcorders on the go not knowing where I will be filming next.
@YankeeWoodcraft7 ай бұрын
And Panasonics are the most underrated of them all. I have a VX1. For $800, you can't buy more camera. I went from packing out a body & several lenses to just one small handheld device with great ergonomics and practically pushbutton control of the zoom which for hunting is REALLY important to not move so much. And the footage is damn good for 90% of the monitors it'd ever be displayed on.
@isramx29995 ай бұрын
On trying to make my way to have a good videocamera, which one would you recommend for cinematic videos with good quality and stabilization?
@walkingmanvideo945511 ай бұрын
You still use a 4K Camcorder???????????? Why wouldn't you? I use 4K camcorders for producing TV Commercials, company promos and documentary work. Remember that a video camera is meant for ..........video. Yeah I know people use mirrorless cameras but they aren't primarily made for continuous video. I can and have shot a very long interview in one take that a mirrorless camera would have shutdown to overheating.
@ProjectR2_8 ай бұрын
Can you use the camcorder to record an 8 hour video? How do you do it…
@hellbryan12996 ай бұрын
@@ProjectR2_Just connect it to a power bank and you’re ready to go as long as your power bank can last
@idkanymore33823 ай бұрын
No you dont lmfao
@rendermanpro9 ай бұрын
Motorized zoom, integrated infrared, new models (2020) - dual memory slots, streaming, rock solid stabilizer like a gimbal. *Easy and FUN to use.* Most underrated cameras category today. SMALL. Integrated NDs (!)..... Good luck to bring with you 24-600mm for a trip for a whole day. People just do not understand what and how to use. You don't need to buy a big bus for everyday commute for a single person, or to buy a small car to drive 50 people at the same time. I had seen people using full frame $3K+ cameras with ZERO knowledge of basic things like what is ISO or shutter speed. Wrong tools for wrong things. For "family" camcoders are ideal.
@YankeeWoodcraft7 ай бұрын
+ no need to carry a bag full of lenses, crazy battery life, better ergonomics, autofocus before there was "autofocus" in photography cameras and the make soccer moms look like Kubrick! 😂 It's like an 80's infomercial: "Just set it and forget it!" LOL I've caught awesome footage (while hunting) by just flipping my screen forward and that's it. It does the rest once I've zoomed in & out as needed. They're idiot-proof.
@CentsibleTraveler3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great review. Recently bought the VX981. I absolutely love it 😍
@dustingatlin620811 ай бұрын
Still using my Sony AX43. I have mirrorless cameras but for just quick family videos can’t beat the Sony camcorder.
@Butterfly079498 ай бұрын
Another couple of good things about the camcorder is that there is no time limit on recording and when zooming the lens it says in focus, throughout!
@telboy9115 ай бұрын
Great presentation very relaxed. Like having a friend tell you about his new Camcorder, with no pressure like some "full-on" commentators. 👍
@PhotoLukeHawaii5 ай бұрын
I still use mine too well my HC-WXF991 auto focus drifts now and because my eye sight is not the best now I can't rely on my manual focusing skills so I got a HC-VX981 which doesn't have the eye cup viewer or 2nd lens which I never used anyways and I use the LCD screen with a hood to shield it from the suns glare. I love this cameras size and ease of use and use it for travel family videos, surf videos and my 2nd camera for stage shows and performances even in lowlight because the Panasonic camcorder sound is always better than my mirrorless Nikon Z6. Thank you for sharing!
@SaberWolf9411 ай бұрын
I feel the same way man, for me I'm always going to prefer camcorders to cameras. The simplicity just does it for me and for my needs. I'm using a panasonic vx980, it's very similar to the one you're using but more of a budget version and without a viewfinder but the design and layout are so similar for a second I thought you were reviewing that camera.
@MichaelWTurner11 ай бұрын
Yeah they are pretty much the same. The viewfinder and the silly camera 2nd cam built into the lcd or the main differences. I only went wxf991 version because I got it used for a good deal
@TheTeraflop111 ай бұрын
Mr. Turner, another excellent video. I still use my Canon Vixia HF R82, which is excellent outdoors and indoors I still use my aging DVX200 for the show I produce. Unlike many mirrorless cameras, (except my trusty G85s) camcorders can usually be left on for hours with no issues, faster to set up and use and typically have more reach at a lower price than you can get from the bigger sensor mirrorless cameras.
@matthiaswolf4472Ай бұрын
I'm, too, still using a camcorder (Panasonic HC-VXF999 in my case - and am not planning on retiring it).
@tonyglasstv26859 ай бұрын
Thank you Michael, you must have read my mind. Just put a search in for 4k equivalent of Panasonic SD900,(2011) which I love so much. Sold my previous SD900 and then remembered how good the footage is. Even though I have 2 x Osmo Pocket 2 cameras. There is nothing like a great camcorder for useability Point and Shoot Point and Shoot - You get my point?
@MichaelWTurner9 ай бұрын
Absolutely
@JazzzyBill11 ай бұрын
Thanks Michael for your time putting these amazing videos together. I would be lost without my camcorder. I am currently using Sony FDRAX53/B 4K HD Video Recording Camcorder and Sony HXR-NX80 4K HD NXCAM Camcorder. This camcorder Panasonic Wxf981 the video looks great. I like the fact that it is light to carry around too. Great to see other using camcorders. I have some wise guy come up to me while filming and telling me that camcorders are out of date and that his cell phone does a better job. I told him I like to hold a video camera and it gives me more options then a cell phone would. I also told him I don't like using my devices together as one. I like things seperated so if something goes bad you don't lose everything. I use a cell phone to film only if I don't have my camcorder with me. But I will always carry my camcorder with my on the go. Thanks Michael for your amazing work and look forward to more. Have a great camcorder day!
@MichaelWTurner11 ай бұрын
I've been wanting to try out the ax53 too. If I can get a good deal on one, I may buy one.
@rayhayden3 ай бұрын
Good coverage of the camera, I like it. On PROFESSIONAL USE, I actually made decent money using a Canon HF-R500 - yeah, that old! And right up until I moved far away from my primary location, it was making money... and even after! I am looking for a replacement for it, because they don't even make the HF-R800 anymore. The problem is that with the new technology, there are not enough NEW cameras being manufactured that I would want to use, that are affordable.
@jessefrankdirector11 ай бұрын
Currently using an Canon XF400 Camcorder in combo with a Lumix S5 for weddings. XF400 does best outdoors using the built in ND filters, but sucks in low light. S5 can only use screw on filters, but has excellent low light. So they work very well together and the footage matches up well. Watched the videos you made on the XF400 a while back and after a lot of going back and forth decided to get one used. One of my favorite cameras ever.
@MichaelWTurner11 ай бұрын
Good to know that the two cameras match up well. I'm happy you have a winning combo for your work.
@geminibornpoet6 ай бұрын
Great video🖤 I’ve had my eye on this camera and this video was extremely helpful man. The shots look great!
@richardknott2021Ай бұрын
Great video..great camera.
@neumarcx6 ай бұрын
still using the HDC TM700 as a webcam :) thinking about upgrading to to the HC-VX1 or the SONY ZV-E1
@matthewknab54328 ай бұрын
I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves camcorders, though right now I'm trying to balance taking pictures and taking video on family vacations. With that EVF, does the screen need to be open in order to be on? I'm a bit nostalgic to the big camcorders with the DV and VHS tapes in them which only use the viewfinder, plus I still only use the viewfinder on my DSLR instead of the live view.
@MichaelWTurner8 ай бұрын
No, you pull the evf out and the camera turns in automatically even when the lcd is closed
@erlvng6 ай бұрын
I still shoot on a camcorder a Canon XA11 and XA40 . Shoot a music video and interviews. The footage came out good.
@crazyobservations30806 ай бұрын
My camcorder is a old cheap Sony cx405. It only makes 1080p. I keep it around because it has excellent built in stereo mic. And zooming in is something my action cameras cant do. Its at its best on a tripod. My pockets aren't deep enough for a 4k yet.
@Dzbricks6 ай бұрын
Nice camera, im looking to buy this camera but i have some questions if you can please tell me when it came out it will be good thank you awesome review video 🙏🏽
@ThomasBryant8 ай бұрын
Hey there.... I feel like you live/ hang out in or around Upstate NY, In particular a few areas you visited with your example footage is where I live and I frequent all the time. Maybe I am wrong but I thought I saw a park Colonie area you stopped at. Cool Video.
@MichaelWTurner8 ай бұрын
Thanks. Yes, you are correct
@SalsaBailaProductions11 ай бұрын
Camcorders convenience and zoom are killer
@spookwackadoo9 ай бұрын
I use a Canon Vixia G20 to film rollerblading content. It does the job but its time to get something that can shoot higher frame rates and gets a better picture
@ericbrenner6907 ай бұрын
Man, that is a CLEAR picture. This will probably be my next purchase. I am looking at the Sony 4K camcorder equivalent.
@charlesaraujo4034 ай бұрын
Sony FDR ax53 Theo best!!
@KABOBkabob2 ай бұрын
wishing I got the wx991 instead of the vx981. The viewfinder would be nice and the mic jack is located better. On my vx981 the mic jack is located beneath the screen so you can't close the screen all the way with the mic plugged in.
@YankeeWoodcraft7 ай бұрын
DSLR/Mirrorless - photography cameras that can shoot video Camcorders - video cameras (give me a camcorder all day everyday and twice on Sunday for shooting video)
@williestyle23453 күн бұрын
Thanks for the Video, do u have a video on this camera for the Video best Settings? Thanks
@MichaelWTurner16 сағат бұрын
Sorry, I don't.
@DarrenJohnsonRailАй бұрын
Great video thanks. Can you upload footage wireless to a mobile phone?
@MichaelWTurner27 күн бұрын
There's an option to link to cell in the camera, but whether that allows you to upload and/or control the camera, I really don't know. Best thing is to download the manual and check to be sure
@DelhiPlaneSpotter4 ай бұрын
i am looking to buy this, can anyone tell me where can i buy this which delivers in india
@bbpaintworks2 ай бұрын
interesting video! does it have a grid on the settings?
@markr.87707 ай бұрын
Michael, I am looking at buying a used WXF991. What equipment was included with the camera when it was new? Was there a stand alone battery charger for example? Thanks.
@MichaelWTurner7 ай бұрын
I bought mine used, so not sure. I have links in the description. I think it will list the package contents.
@tayronanthony498010 ай бұрын
Hi Mr. Turner, Great video and very well explained, easy to understand! I am having some trouble understanding how to set my HC-WXF991 up, so that it shows a timestamp on the recorded video. Can you help me to undeerstand or even make a video on the Timestamp function? I would greatly appreaciate any help you can give. Thank you! Anthony
@MichaelWTurner10 ай бұрын
I doubt this camcorder has that function. Most cameras in general do not
@tayronanthony498010 ай бұрын
@@MichaelWTurner Ah.. ok then. Thank you very much for the reply. 👍🏾
@moncefmoncef828410 күн бұрын
Is it a professional camera suitable for live satellite broadcasting?
@rainfrancesart5 ай бұрын
I've been using my Galaxy s23 to film YT cooking and art videos, but I'm finding a lot of the time, though it's supposed to be filming in 4k, it doesn't seem to get it right, the videos end up weirdly lighted (is that a phrase?) or blurry even though I'm strict with the manual focus. Sigh. I thought about camcorders, never used them before. I used to have a Panasonic Lumix camera, it was my favourite until the cat knocked it over. I like the video you published here, I think I need to learn more about camcorders. Can you mount these on a tripod as you would a camera or a phone? Thanks so much!
@MichaelWTurner5 ай бұрын
Yes, they can be mounted on a tripod
@thetimetour6 ай бұрын
Do your recommendations have a display that can be swiveled all the way to the front? Is there a "night mode" when filming at dusk or in complete darkness?
@MichaelWTurner6 ай бұрын
I honestly don't know of any camcorder that does not have a screen that can be turned towards you. That's pretty standard. There is a Night mode
@MichaelWTurner6 ай бұрын
Night mode is in this one. I made a mistake. I just saw it in the menu while I was looking for something else. There is a infrared mode
@swinetownamericanbulldogs17497 ай бұрын
I have just bought this last year and don't even know how to use it properly. Could you do some tutorials please. I have a ND for it but don't know how to set the camera to be working properly
@MichaelWTurner7 ай бұрын
What problems are you having? Do you feel the image is too dark, too grainy, wrong colors, bad sound, etc. If you are more specific, maybe I can make something to help.
@CatGoon674 ай бұрын
Do you know if this would good for fast motion? I need a camera for an air show I want to go to, and my phone isn't quite enough with the zoom.
@MichaelWTurner4 ай бұрын
It can shoot in 1080/60 which will allow you to slow motion when editing and it has a slow motion button you can hold to create slow motion in camera.
@StarSCreamOS7 ай бұрын
I'm thinking of switching to camcoders due to cameras having 30 minute limit in EU. How does this one perform in the indoor shooting? I'm filming board game reviews and have 3 light boxes covering fronts and sides of the table I'm filming on. Is that enough to not get grainy footage due to low light compensation?
@MichaelWTurner7 ай бұрын
With 3 lights, I don't see there being a problem. Overall it is decent with standard lighting indoors, but 3 lights will more than likely remove grain.
@LifeofaMiniaturePainter7 ай бұрын
@@MichaelWTurner awesome. I saw a lot of reviewers only showcasing how it looks outside. Thank you for the info. :)
@Z1SMITON_Carspotting6 ай бұрын
What's the zoom range for this . I want to buy this in the summer for carspotting
@faithchildtv7 ай бұрын
Hi there, can I use this camera on Zoom? I have connected it via CamLink but it just displays black
@MichaelWTurner7 ай бұрын
I doubt it. I can't get a clean display with it. You will see the date on the screen no matter what. I'm not familiar with Camlink, but I'm guessing that is a hdmi to usb adapter?
@szabolcssuveges20753 ай бұрын
Is there firmware available for this camera above 1.0? So far I have not found one, although there are updates available for many other cameras. Thanks for the reply!
@MichaelWTurner3 ай бұрын
Not that I know of
@GreenChasersGolf6 ай бұрын
Hello we use a extenral mic thay we need mounted on top of the camera. Is that not possible with 981? The 991 is a little more expensive and has features not needed except for the mount.
@MichaelWTurner6 ай бұрын
981 has a cold shoe adapter that attaches to the back
@indi21749 ай бұрын
Do they have this shape as a IP ptz... If yes then please do a video .. but if noo.. then they shoystart making ip camcorder in this size with all its perks dont forget 4,and 8, K 🎉
@thetiger32233 ай бұрын
What is the best video camera?
@jonaszemoi52429 ай бұрын
What camera do you recommend for indoor recording (low light), price range
@MichaelWTurner9 ай бұрын
Realistically, there is not much for that price. You say indoors but what are you shooting? Sports, plays, weddings, corporate, etc. Do you need to be able to zoom quickly because a good zoom lens will eat a lot of the budget even without a camera body
@eugene59010 ай бұрын
Add a comment... On my wish list.
@bw_kollectr7 ай бұрын
You think this camera will do good for action figure reviews ?
@MichaelWTurner7 ай бұрын
I think so, but I'll let you be the judge. I'll show some results filming some action figures in an upcoming episode. I'm curious myself
@bw_kollectr7 ай бұрын
@@MichaelWTurner thank you so much I’m liek in between buying this or the Sony from Best Buy . If you can please update me I’ll appreciate it !!
@MichaelWTurner6 ай бұрын
Here's the vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5fZfKCfaLqBh68
@foxgamer724310 ай бұрын
huge question does this camera allow boom mic capabilitys
@MichaelWTurner10 ай бұрын
Yes, it has external mic port that can be set to manual or auto
@fdsdfsdfsdfsd3 ай бұрын
is it true that in auto mode the camera changes the shutter speed to even 1/1500 on a sunny day?
@MichaelWTurner3 ай бұрын
Maybe, it's not something I pay much attention to with the camera because I pretty much only use it for family functions. Putting an ND filter on this camera will solve that. There are threads in front of the lens
@Moes_Prep_and_Tech6 ай бұрын
How would this compare to something like an Osmo Action 4 or Pocket 3?
@MichaelWTurner6 ай бұрын
Both cameras will provide a sharper image than this one, but you lose the ability to zoom. It depends on what it is needed for, but I would probably prefer the osmo pocket overall
@Kstillonthegrind2 ай бұрын
Would this camera be good for shooting music videos?
@MichaelWTurner2 ай бұрын
Music videos are very subjective. It could be depending on the look you are going for, but personally, I would not. That is only because I am use to interchangeable lens cameras with better image quality. To be very honest, a music video can be shot with a phone and still be very cool.
@angeloplayforone11 ай бұрын
I stop using camcorders like around 15 years ago. Using mirrorless instead as i dont need all that zoom range provided, but better quality with bigger sensors. Also mirrorless can take better pictures. Canon, Panasonic or Sony don’t want one inch consumer camcorders. They will die with their smartphone sensors.
@MichaelWTurner11 ай бұрын
For my work, I like my Sony fx30, but I have to admit a camcorder is just so much easier. I love them for family outings. It is looking like they are going to die, though. They rarely produce newer models anymore
@AdamCarter76511 ай бұрын
@@MichaelWTurnerhave there been any newer camcorders in 2022/23? I don’t think I’ve seen any.
@JazzzyBill11 ай бұрын
@@AdamCarter765 Canon released a model The Canon VIXIA HF G70 prosumer camcorder back in October 2022
@VladimirHidalgo9 ай бұрын
Do you know if you can record for many hours if you use a dummy battery or AC charger? manual says 2 hours max with battery
@MichaelWTurner9 ай бұрын
Yes, unlimited hours with ac adapter
@electriceyeengraving61502 ай бұрын
Is it possible to put a macro lense on these? Does it have threads on the front lense where u can scree other lenses on?
@MichaelWTurner2 ай бұрын
There are threads to attach filters. I don't know if they make a macro adapter lens specifically for this camera
@electriceyeengraving61502 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info dude 🙏
@chasitybrinson12406 ай бұрын
Hello. Can you please let me know how to transfer video from panasonic tm80 to my laptop. Thank you
@MichaelWTurner6 ай бұрын
Plug it into your computer via USB and turn the camera on. Then hit the playback button or take the SD card out and connect to your computer with an SD card reader unless your computer has a built-in one
@chasitybrinson12406 ай бұрын
@@MichaelWTurner Thank you
@nunoajc5 ай бұрын
Can you take photos at the same time is recording?
@MichaelWTurner5 ай бұрын
No
@truesightgrabber5 ай бұрын
Is it better than Sony FDR-AX43A ?
@MichaelWTurner5 ай бұрын
Great question. I would like to get my hands on one to test. From reviews that I've seen the Sony looks a tad sharper, but the panasonic has a ton of features, so I have to see
@marklion3157 ай бұрын
can it be tethered and used as a streaming camera?
@MichaelWTurner7 ай бұрын
It cannot be connected via usb to stream, and when using an hdmi to usb adapter, there doesn't seem to be an option to remove the date from the screen. There is an option to use ustream and lumix club to stream over wifi, but I have never used it.
@treyleakk5 ай бұрын
Would this be a good camera for recording soccer games?
@MichaelWTurner5 ай бұрын
Yes, I have used it for soccer games in the past, and it worked well. I was even able to snap some nice pics with it
@treyleakk5 ай бұрын
@@MichaelWTurner Sweet! Thank you !!
@AV-TV253 ай бұрын
Can it be put on tripod stand
@martyvallens2 ай бұрын
Yes
@JoeMarino_naz8 ай бұрын
Are you in upstate NY?
@MichaelWTurner8 ай бұрын
Yes
@Moes_Prep_and_Tech6 ай бұрын
I used to live in Cheektowaga@@MichaelWTurner
@ozonemedia7674 ай бұрын
Hows the battery life on it
@MichaelWTurner4 ай бұрын
I have the extended battery. Not the one it comes with. The extended one lasts forever when I take it on vacation. I feel like it is close to 4 hours or so. I can't comment on stock battery, but the info you can find in the manual if you go to panasonic's website
@ozonemedia7674 ай бұрын
@@MichaelWTurner ok thanks
@linusmorris5 ай бұрын
Is it water resistant?
@MichaelWTurner5 ай бұрын
No
@neco.cojocaruneco95396 ай бұрын
sistem Pall or NTSC?
@MichaelWTurner6 ай бұрын
NTSC - I don't see an option to switch to PAL in the menu
@theboybabyg4 ай бұрын
991**
@MrDogtown225 ай бұрын
Is it fixed at 24p?
@MichaelWTurner5 ай бұрын
Do you mean in general or in this specific video?
@MrDogtown225 ай бұрын
@MichaelWTurner in genral. As in can you change the frame rate on the camera itself?
@OrangeCounty926 ай бұрын
Nothing 4k about it. Looks like a video from 2006. Only good thing was it didn't get pixelated when zoomed all the way in.
@idkanymore33823 ай бұрын
looks awful
@emmanm56336 ай бұрын
whats better sony ax53 or this?
@MichaelWTurner6 ай бұрын
I haven't used the ax53, but from footage that I've seen, it appears to be sharper than the panasonic. One of these days, I will try to get my hands on one
@DarrenJohnsonRailАй бұрын
Great video thanks, can you upload wireless to a mobile phone?