Panasonic HC V180 - Best Video - Audio menu settings on this Camera

[@freibefreegerard]

Michael, thank you so much! I just bought the HC-V180 used ($50) and although it had a manual, listening to you was so much easier than trying to figure out the text. I am struck with the small size of the unit which makes it quite usable. I've never really been into cameras or camcorders before but I remember how big a camcorder was in the 1980s. I realize there are probably newer options out there with better technology, however this camcorder is what I need to get accustomed to video in general and I couldn't beat the price for a starter. Again, thanks!

[@peterbrown8767]

Thank you so much for this video. I bought this camera 3 years ago and I never use it because I didn't know how to set it up. When I turn on the camera it would turn off and I was so frustrated but now that I was shown how to set it I am going to use it. You don't know how much this video means to me. Thanks again.

[@bt10ant]

For the price point, you can't beat this recorder, in my opinion. I have a Nikon P1000 and normally do landscapes with the Sony A7 full frame series, but this V180 is small enough to throw in a bag and does a great job on the fly for family outings, etc. Highly recommended.

[@danbilotto7785]

yes but the video quality for the standard of 2022 is catastrophic.very very bad.

[@NoseyNorman]

Can you add a external microphone. Or a Bluetooth mode for microphone

[@yuvengening785]

greetings from me Yuven Gening from Indonesia. I'm a beginner KZbinr. I just used this Panasonic video camera. very impressive. Thank you sir.

[@abbapadremedjugorje]

is it possible to connect it to the mobile phone with a usb hdmi capture?

[@MattMendians]

Has anyone done a software update? I never knew you can plug into computer for updates?

[@evankopald8737]

Excellent explanations that are hard to figure out from the Manuel. Great job. .

[@tumarbongrox6074]

I have this CAMCORDER!! I have some sample *ZOOM* videos on my channel using it kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKTZZoivachljMU Its light and portable however the video quality isn't as *sharp* as I'd like

[@kendrickjadiel7664]

you probably dont give a shit but if you are bored like me during the covid times you can stream all the new movies and series on instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my girlfriend for the last few days :)

[@keatonaiden819]

@Kendrick Jadiel Definitely, have been using Instaflixxer for years myself :)

[@ladedalounge]

Here in Chicago 1/30/2020 and bought this used. Thank you so much. For what I need a camera for this is perfect. I don't like to take videos over the phone these days.... Yeah that movie The Dissident proved to be true. My life is so boring I wake to cameras but sometimes one wants privacy. Sort of like the batch of undeveloped film I found in my mom's drawers of photos and negatives.

[@williamowen9528]

Thank you for posting this tutorial. Just received this camcorder for Christmas and your video is much more informative than the manual that came with the unit.

[@john404201]

You made my day. Thanks for sharing these tips with us.

[@PrathapEVRPK]

Hi sir, how can I get spare battery for this Camera?

[@michaelwithms]

Ebay sell them, eg www.ebay.com.au/itm/Battery-USB-Charger-For-Panasonic-HC-W570GK-HC-W570MGK-HC-W580-HC-W580K-NEW-/393129995199?var=&hash=item5b885fabbf

[@elverdad6805]

Thank you for mentioning the lavalier mic! That's a game changer for me.

[@emmetschmelig5555]

Where can I find info for using wireless with lavalier mic

[@elverdad6805]

@@emmetschmelig5555 I find the Sean Cannel channels like Think Media are good resources for information like that.

[@Dewey_Boondye420]

I thought it wasn't compatible with an external mic? thats my only con for this device. what is this lavalier mic?

[@elverdad6805]

@@Dewey_Boondye420 Hi, sorry, it's been so long since I watched this video, I don't remember the details, and ultimately I ended up getting a different camera that I could get locally for cheap. I'm technologically challenged, but as far as I know, the lavalier mics are just those little ones you can clip to your shirt. Apparently they're fairly cheap in the U.S. But in the end, I ended up getting a camera with no mic port but decent audio anyway. A trick I learned as a backup is to take an old extra smartphone I have, and connect a mic to it, and just take a sound recording with the phone as an audio back up. Then if the audio on the camera is bad, I can ad the audio from the phone during editing. Good luck with your camera shopping! :)

[@rcgkreations]

@@elverdad6805 great response but I am technicology challenged, how to you not hear the audio on the video recording, I can understand how you hear the smartphone audio but how do you hear them both on 1 recording? I use video editor program: Animotica, Thank you

[@GenaoAnothen]

Is there a setting I can change to tell it NOT to stop at 47 minutes, to clarify my point. Thanks

[@MattMendians]

I have this camera now for over couple years. I thought it had external mic input but it doesn’t. I use my IPhone with Pro Movie app ($4.00) and a Rhode lavender mic ($55.00). Together with the two works for me. However sometimes the footage is a bite blurry I have found. Tell Macro is great but only stays on for each clip you shoot turning on before hitting record. Try it out it’s really fun!

[@LukeMulvanny-xf3ip]

Well just wondering is there away that you can turn of audio that when u whatch the video back you can’t hear noises from the video

[@ninopiez7100]

Hi please explain how can I make the videos from the sd card into a cd that I can watch on tv please ty

[@antennebuis]

Im cureous about the sound ,when you are recording and play it back how is the sound ? thx for video

[@starshipgraffiti]

If your recording a band..not great

[@GenaoAnothen]

Thanks for the all the details. I could not find this info. When I record at my church, the sermons go longer than 45 minutes oftentimes. But the recording stops at around 47 minutes. Then it continues automatically after 47 minutes. That is, I end up with 2 files which I am unable to upload to KZbin. Is there a solution for this?

[@michaelwithms]

I'm not sure what is causing this. My records without stopping. It might depend on the SD card, though if it continues a second file then you have enough GB. You can join the two files (or more) using an ediiting program. Windows movie maker is free and easy to use. i have a video on it at kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqfRkJxripiKrpI

[@fearnonebutone4977]

Stupid question, but I do private investigations and we use this camcorder. Is it best to have rec mode on AVCHD or MP4 for highest quality video at distances?

[@Punit_Lakra]

Can we connect charging cable while charging

[@glennvanderbusse4137]

Thanks for posting this Michael, I am looking at using one as a Dashcam for when we go on our road trips I shall have it attached on a three armed suction mount beside me on the drivers side (my right) so would prefer to have the screen closed but would the camera turn off or can I turn it off by pushing the on/off button as you showed . Cheers Glenn v from NZ

[@michaelwithms]

as a dash cam you need to manually start it every time. I think the camera will still work if you close the screen once its recording, however if not you can twist it 180 degs and the close the screen

[@richb1334]

who made it very easy to understand all of the settings after reading the book and got a little complicated because they tell you to go from page to page and look at the details you put all the details in front which is the best way you're doing this panasonic should have gave a little CD or a little video of the setup excellent job

[@hagioterapijasamobor4438]

hi thanks for this , question- How can I reduce the GB . For example for 1 hour filming I spend 4 GB space on my card, is it posible to spend not so much space for the same time of filming ? thank you in advance best regards

[@byrondelgado5521]

Thank you for the quick setup tutorial

[@drewsmith6066]

How do i turn the red line off on the left hand side of the LCD screen ?

[@kevkonk]

Can you add lavalier mic?

[@johnsimons2610]

How do you get rid of the red box in the upper left hand corner and the arrows in the bottom left

[@michaelwithms]

turn off the Intelligent Auto Mode in the menu

[@rottimuss]

Can you view your recording on the LCD screen or do you have to connect to a TV to view what you have recorded?

[@ODD_JOB]

Would this camcorder be ok. for recording presentations being done by people in a low light room with hardley any electric lights on just a projector screen and large tv

[@astronomicorzesteaulator1349]

How can I download video into my computer? (PC)

[@Tricks-and-Formula]

Can i make slow motion video on it?

[@weeplaytv285]

where the expo to shooting guide you got on why????

[@thefishnmusician9667]

if you hook up to TV using hdmi can you get sound out of the TV without feedback. ( I am not recording)

[@ShallyMoe]

How to do the logo on the left top corner disappear?

[@petrovmikic8827]

why you use avchd and not mp4? why converting it later?

[@michaelwithms]

I save all my raw footage on external drive for future use if required. I have always tried to save memories at the highest possible quality at the time, so converting to later technology is easier. ( think of home movie formats from yesteryear, 8mm, Hi8, vhs, dvd, blueray, ) I guess there's no main reason really, except that AVCHD can record 1920 by 1080 resolution at 16:9 aspect ratio, 60i, 50i footage . The highest resolution that MP4 can attain is only 1440 by 1080 at 30p and 16:9 aspect rati o.

[@petrovmikic8827]

I see, thanks, so basically there is no option to switch framerates 30/60 only if switching codecs? I mean there is no avchd option for 30 and 60fps?

[@emmetschmelig5555]

thank you Michael for this setup video. I have a wireless mic I'd like to connect to the Panasonic HC-V180 video recorder and I can't find any info on how to. Can you help?

[@deepakstudio1327]

Ww

[@mckayman24]

how do you turn night mode on apart from turning low light mode or night scenery mode in SCN?

[@greciaceja7601]

Hi! I have this exact camera but everytime I record it only lets me do small recordings and automatically stops. Do you know how I can fix this

[@kyomiskorner9171]

is this good for youtubers? vlogs and sit down videos?

[@old9552]

How do Factory Reset Panasonic hcv 180 ??

[@xxx-funandtheories8337]

How can I turn off all the symbols in the screen? Just want a clean display. THX 😌just like ur screen in the video

[@Bacon7666]

Hi sir. What type of battery do you use for that camcorder? I searched for the same that they come with and they are quite expensive..100 bucks per battery. If i google the battery some of them pop up, but it states that they are for many other panasonic camcorder models. And this hcv 180 is listed.with a few others . Any help would be highly appreciated .

[@b.kdutta7626]

What is cost of handycom. Panasonic camera

[@monrd2224]

thanks for this! very helpful indeed! btw have you updated the cam's firmware?

[@skaali4476]

Media ke sath time record kaise kare

[@kellychiara2353]

Great stuff. How do I upload once filmed onto an iMac?

[@jimbennington8761]

Is the date and time displayed while recording

[@michaelwithms]

in the settings you can turn this on or off from memory "date stamp" its been a long time

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hi there, you said for close work you use a lavalier mic, but I though the V180 doeasn't have an external mic port? Thanks MMMD

[@michaelwithms]

Yes, you are right. I thought the AV port was a mic port at the time of making this video. The lavalier mic i use is plugged into a ZoomH1 which i sync in post edit.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

@@michaelwithms Thanks buddy, I made the same mistake when I saw it in a picture on a sellers site. Regards MMMD

[@VSAthletics29]

I have this camera recently it is showing check card. I brought different card and the same problem can you recommend one that is compatible or if the software need to be updated. Thdnk you

[@michaelwithms]

send it to repair shop

[@old9552]

How to reset rectory Setting Panasonic HC v180?

[@shinryanrey855]

Is there a night vision?

[@michaelwithms]

No night vision on this cam. only low lux. Sony has good night vision

[@TopElitesTV]

How do I ensure a date and time stamp is input during play back?

[@MattMendians]

I just got mine! It’s charging right now! So do you use the Lavender mic with the av input?

[@PallathurLive]

Can i go youtube live in this camera

[@bobmac004]

If I zoom in during a video call, then turn the camera off and come back the next day, will the camera return to the previously set zoom position or will I have to redo the zoom? Thanks

[@michaelwithms]

Yes. The camera will not reset the zoom level. It stays as you left it.

[@bobmac004]

@@michaelwithms Thank you

[@GregHuffman1987]

Ohh cool... number reset... had a problem on my old camera where if you would erase a file, it would put new recordings with that number... it was hell for chronology. Good to know this one doesn't have that issue (seemingly).

[@liozshemtov]

Hi, How can I remove the red icon on the left up the screen the one with the letters iA

[@geonewman2142]

Hey sir thanks for the info. Is there a way to connect this camera to my chromebook and use it as an external webcam?

[@michaelwithms]

I don't think so

[@rcgkreations]

thank you so much for this explanation, look forward to seeing the rest of your videos. I am having trouble setting the lighting (its to bright) while recording videos

[@edithsjoberg4643]

Great video. But how do you get to the media storage to see your recordings? I got there once, cant remember how

[@michaelwithms]

i have a program called "Playmemories Home"which does it automatically, as in 'save new files' but once you insert the SD card into the computer navigate to private/avchd/bdmv/stream or search *.mts. I hope this helps, let me know

[@edithsjoberg4643]

@@michaelwithms Well, yes, I can see the footage when I put the SD-card in my computer but I wanna be able to see it in the actual camera

[@michaelwithms]

@@edithsjoberg4643 push the play button and select which video you want to watch

[@GregHuffman1987]

what's the benefit of leaving it in AVCHD then converting it to MP4 later?

[@user-F9]

Did you know that I searched the KZbin completely and said I did not find any member making this comparison between these two powerful cameras really close Especially this camera has 50 optical zoom and smart zoom up to 90 and also amazing digital zoom up to 500 something really great !!!!!

[@user-F9]

Panasonic hc 180 or 380 or570 VS nikon p1000

[@suiton20]

As far as the zoom quality of this camera, if you have a tripod to keep it still it’s pretty decent. When I was in Vegas last year I was playing with the camera in my hotel room and pointed toward the window and went max izoom to see how far it can go. It was able to capture an image of Best Buy’s store plaque with good enough clarity about 1.5 miles(2.4km)away.

[@user-F9]

Panasonic hc 380 it is strong zoooom Up to 3000x zoooom Woooow

[@Sameer-ex3sj]

I have this camera but i want to put external mic but i cant put there is no port can you help me out please explain me how i can put external mic

[@NZREngine]

Hello, I've had this camera for almost a year now and just recently it may have been exposed to rain or moisture. And occasionally the camera doesn't turn on for about an hour. Although the lens doesn't fog up. And then I go to turn it on again and it works! Do you how I might be able to fix it or what the problem might be with the camera?

[@michaelwithms]

See a repair guy. Any Panasonic camera shop can help you

[@ailenebheatwole7692]

How to use the night vision?

[@michaelwithms]

This camera does not have "night vision" only low lux. if you want Panasonic night vision camera choose The Panasonic WXF991k and the VX981K

[@budget.diyguy.australia]

I have just done a review on mine..I put up a link that goes to your review here on the touch screen. You did a better job than I would have done. 😊🎥👍

[@petrovmikic8827]

is it possible to change frame rates?

[@ferdzstudio]

Hi!What should be the best AVCHD Video format.

[@michaelwithms]

i set mine to 1080/50P

[@ferdzstudio]

@@michaelwithms, Ive been watching your video before I purchase this Panasonic HC 180 and it help me....Im a new suscriber in your channel..hope you can visit mine as well...looking forward....cheeers

[@theblind_guitarist1990]

Hello there. I'm interested in getting a camcorder that will allow me to film high quality videos. I'm a blind guitarist, and am looking for a camcorder that will produce high quality content for my youtube channel. Would you recommend this camera for beginners like me? Is there any camera out there that's $100 less than this camera, as well? I'm totally blind, and am looking for a good camera that produces high quality audio, and videos! Feedback is much appreciated!

[@wolfgangcomacho]

how do you get the IA icon off the screen?

[@a.s.ghahreman3585]

Hello and thanks for this tutorial. I am considering this camera to be used mainly for streaming (like a webcam, though through HDMI connection). I just wonder if it can provide "clean HDMI" without transferring display information or icons. I would appreciate if you could kindly share that information if you have tried it for streaming. Thanks again!

[@DunelmVideo]

Yes. Use the Menu to turn off the data that would otherwise be on the screen, including the time and date.

[@deborahcortezactor]

Can I upload my videos to my MacBook Air with this camera?

[@michaelwithms]

All video is stored on a SD card and can easily be removed and inserted into your laptop. Really easy, you can then save them to your computer as edit them with an editing program if you wish.

[@gerinoco]

Comprehensive video, excellent work. Does the camera send a signal to HDMI out all the time or only in playback mode? Will it power off after a while in standby?And if so, can this feature be turned off to always on, e.g. when connected to an external power supply. Thanks in advance.

[@seankoppisch857]

How do you hard reset/factory reset? Please help.

[@michaelwithms]

try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3vHd6uhfpdpmKc

[@seankoppisch857]

I have the panasonic hcv180 so that video doesn't really apply.

[@ВячеславДмитриев-щ6п]

Привет из Вильнюса! Спасибо большое за ролик очень помог! Я подписался на Ваш канал.

[@budget.diyguy.australia]

I JUST picked mine up today. Thank you so much for doing this review. 👍👍🎥. 10/10

[@michaelwithms]

Good luck and enjoy . i think you'll be happy

[@JRandHisGuitar]

Does this camcorder have an external jack for a microphone? Is there an option for a wireless remote? Does the camcorder have to be removed from the tripod to get at the SDHC card? Thanks.

[@JRandHisGuitar]

I've read through the comments and found that you said it has a 3.5mm external jack for a mic so that question has been answered.

[@michaelwithms]

Yes it has a audio jack for external mic. Unfortunately there is no remote for the camera. Yes the SD card is easily removed on the tripod. Hope this helps,

[@JRandHisGuitar]

@@michaelwithms Thank you very much, Michael. I'm sure I'll be back to you shortly inquiring about the "cut" and how to use it since it doesn't have a remote, I can cut the beginning and end where I walk to the camera to turn it on and off to make the video.

[@michaelwithms]

@@JRandHisGuitar There are editing programs that you can use to cut the video into usable footage, even cutting out the ums and ahs and mistakes you make. I use Sony Vegas which is fantastic but Windows Movie Maker works just fine. See how easy it is at kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqfRkJxripiKrpI

[@MrYankeesrule1]

Hi I just want to know how long should it take for the camcorder to be ready to shoot once I open the camera.

[@michaelwithms]

Once your battery is fully charged , it should be ready. Open side screen push power and all is good to go. Make sure you have an SD card installed, preferably hi speed s10

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

Thanks I will now go out and buy one and set to your recommendations

[@THEWIRELESSwireless]

hello,can this handycam pause when recording?

[@michaelwithms]

No sure what you actually mean. When you press the record button the cam starts then stops. Each time you press it, it does create a new file. So I guess there's not a pause.

[@THEWIRELESSwireless]

@@michaelwithms thanks,that is my mean

[@viralfever486]

Hi, What is the feedback of this camera? You are using since a year now

[@budget.diyguy.australia]

I had the HV C160 for three years, great budget cam, easy to use, clear as crystal viewing, just a Legendary little budget cam. I however dropped and Totally fuckin' wrecked it the other day..yeah, devastated. I have just done the rounds at; JB's, Harvey Normals, Domayne, Good Guys & Ebay.. and have found the handy cam is on the way out. $500 is the starting price with what's left on their shelves. This HC V180 is available on line at OFFICEWORKS for $297.00. I ordered mine yesterday & picked it up today from Burleigh Heads O/Works ( so it doesn't HAVE to be on line ). Trust me, you won't get a more affordable and kickass little cam on the market. The reason I'm happy with this review here, is because my old cam didn't have a touch screen and some of the setting up is different, it's the only reason I'm here. Have a quick squiz a my Surfboard review then a quik squiz at a dark environment with my VB review and it will give you an idea of how these sick little cams go. I do not care for subs or comments, just want to pass on any help I can. Cheers & Rock on 🎥🤙

[@thriftyhomediy]

Hi, how do I record on a separate device, could you recommend one please. Thank you.

[@michaelwithms]

i use a Zoom H1 , around $100 . sync and edit audio in Sony Vegas

[@thriftyhomediy]

@@michaelwithms Thank you

[@RFBabaiDey]

Price of this camera in indian currency ?

[@stavross3620]

Good morning a question, I record a video and pause for example at 20 seconds, I press play again and the recording of a new video starts from the beginning. Is there a number that starts the video from where it stopped at 20 seconds?

[@michaelwithms]

No ... its strange! each time you push pause it starts another file. I cant find a solution to this. I use Sony Vegas but you can use any other editing program, even the free windows movie maker, to join everything together on the computer. My previous Sony Handycam use to keep it all as one file/movie. Not this Panasonic. Its a pain.

[@stavross3620]

Thank you Michael👍

[@ashwanibindal1569]

I made some video recording and some pics taken with date and time .I downloaded in my PC. But when I played the video or pics taken in a pendrive on my TV, it was without date and time. How can we play these recorded files with date and time

[@michaelwithms]

Apparently the date stamp does not show on the video once its transferred to the computer. If you play on TV from the camera with HDMI then the date will show but not once you convert to digital storage. This is the same with many cameras.

[@kimsmith9517]

How do I play my videos?

[@michaelwithms]

push play on camcorder or remove SD card and play using computer or any SD card reader/player. You can also connect tcamcorder to TV using hdmi cable

[@bhimboi]

First of all, really detailed and great video ! One of my friends has this camera and he wanted to have a date and time stamp on the video output when recording? Is there anything you know how we can achieve that on this camera?

[@michaelwithms]

I have looked around and cant find a way to show the date time stamp. Sorry! Maybe anyone who reads this might have a way.

[@misterbacano3735]

@@michaelwithms in the setup menu, DATE/TIME choose D/T

[@a1kid]

@@misterbacano3735 That only changes what's on the screen. It does not put the time stamp on the recording. I just got this camera and am looking for the same thing-I want the ability to show the date stamp on the recording.

[@rajrabidas2776]

Panasonic 180 video camera how many fps( frame per second) are shooting.

[@houseplantgrower8695]

How to take a photo use Camcorder

[@user-F9]

Please, I want a request from you To record a video with the camera and then press pause and then record again⏯️, is this recording saved in one clip🎞️? Same time cameras that run cassette?📹📼 Please reply and detail on this topic

[@johnprangenberg4318]

Michael, do you know what setting I need in order to download my videos with the date and time stamped on it? Thanks so much.

[@michaelwithms]

liook at www.manualslib.com/manual/1171973/Panasonic-Hc-V180.html?page=30

[@kapil308]

@@michaelwithms,can you please tell me , how to pause vedio sir for non stop recording.

[@michaelwithms]

@@kapil308 each time you pause the vid it creates a new file. no non stop recording.

[@kapil308]

@@michaelwithms, sir can you please tell me how, you remove noise from your vedio

[@kapil308]

@@michaelwithms sir can you please tell me how to remove noise after make vedio from this device, using vlc to separate audio and picture then after when i put audio on audacity, this software not accept this file can you please tell me the solution or any other software in which this audio file work well.

[@MattBiden]

My cam's firmware is V 1.1. Does anyone have anything higher than this? I did some research and found that the company isn't expecting to do an update EVER!

[@jamescrook9749]

Hi Michael thanks for the upload, I have the V260 which in principle is the same, I was wondering at x90 does your zoom fade out and become blurry, mine does and was wondering if I'm missing something in the settings , I use to have the V700 and the zoom was amazing right to the end but it broke hence I grabbed the V260 as a quick fix but the zoom is the problem can you advise or help? regards James

[@michaelwithms]

Hi James. My zoom does not fade out Ender v90 zoom. it goes blurry if you zoom to quickly but automatically fixes itself after a second or 2. If you zoom all the way in on the 250 or the 500 then it can go blurry. Sorry to hear you're having trouble with yours.

[@speedtimothy]

hello, i bought this cam without instructions so can you tell me what is the difference between iA and iA+

[@michaelwithms]

Online manual and instructions can be downloaded at eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/...

[@hanhlongthach3324]

Greeting Michael, when I insert the Rode Microphone, there is no audio when I record. What do you think is the problem?

[@dipeshnath5617]

how to resolve "control data error" in my panasonic hc v210 camcorder

[@michaelwithms]

dont know

[@alaminterapisaraf5635]

Sir, how tu make audia nice and load when we record video?

[@michaelwithms]

Make sure mic volume is adjusted, search manual to see how.

[@johndextersantos9541]

can we remove that IA icon?

[@johndextersantos9541]

im using this for streaming

[@michaelwithms]

i guess if you turn on manual mode and turn intelligent auto off, but i'm not sure

[@johndextersantos9541]

@@michaelwithms I figured it out. There is an option in settings called external display. . just need to set it to 'off'

[@mkhegde1156]

Dose this have flip screen (swivel)for vlogging

[@michaelwithms]

Yes. It rotates as you need . Mic is good but a plug (lapel) in or seperate mic (zoom H1,2,4,etc) is better when flogging.

[@vincentlapointe4273]

Is it a good camcorder to record inside or outside? thank you

[@michaelwithms]

For the price of this camera it works very very well both inside and outside. It is not the best in low light but you'll need to go to a higher price point for that

[@vincentlapointe4273]

@@michaelwithms Thanks Michael.