Panasonic HC-VX980 4K Camcorder | Unboxing and Review (4K)

[@HanokVillage]

Very nice review! Fullwatch! Have a great day my friend!

[@FayandDanExplore]

Thanks for your visit :)

[@JRMVlogsChannel]

Great unboxing and review of the Panasonic HC-VX980. Very nice camcorder.

[@FayandDanExplore]

Thanks a lot!

[@TheBuenoWorldDrone]

I enjoyed the views. Thanks for sharing. Like#14.

[@FayandDanExplore]

Thanks so much for your visit :)

[@Relaxedwalker4k]

Great review!! Really excited to see new video filmed with that!!

[@FayandDanExplore]

Thanks for your visit :)

[@user-zabroshenii-krai]

Купил себе такую камеру,когда ее переворачиваешь,внутри что то болтается.так должно быть?

[@FayandDanExplore]

It might be the SD card slot possibly? Just press it back in, and it should be okay.

[@user-zabroshenii-krai]

@@FayandDanExplore в мастерской сказали, это нормально.Когда камера выключена, будет слышно как ходит линза.Спасибо за ответ.

[@TravelGlobalVideos]

Supper informative guys, really appreciate it.

[@FayandDanExplore]

Thanks so much :)

[@jediknightsharma9861]

Hii. Just wondering how long the battery lasts when fully charged?

[@FayandDanExplore]

It very much depends on whether you're on pause, zooming, and/or recording, to be honest. I'd assume, on average, about an hour. So you'd most likely need additional batteries, which compatible ones can be purchased for about £20-25 on Amazon.

[@dillsadventureinthephilipp1153]

That's an awesome camcorder you got there my friend. Thanks for sharing ❤️. New friend here. Left you a gift 👉👍🔔☺️

[@FayandDanExplore]

Thanks so much for your visit and support :)

[@yawmiyatomamir]

Like firend 12🖒🖒

[@jettschenker]

Can it record with the display screen closed as do some lower models of Panasonic camcorders do?

[@FayandDanExplore]

I don't believe so. Opening the display screen is what turns the camera on. Also, you don't have a viewfinder, so you wouldn't see what you were filming!

[@jettschenker]

I found it in the user manual (page 19 Turning the unite On/Off). There is a power button on the camera that you do it with. Usually you would set up the shot before doing so, so you know what you are filming. @@FayandDanExplore

[@FayandDanExplore]

@@jettschenker cool I hope it works out for you :)

[@millabakula426]

Like Nice video 💛💚💙💗💖💤💭💭 Pozdrav

[@CARLOSFRANCO1000]

Awesome job my friend......♫♫ going to greet.....♪♪♪♪♪ congratulations.....♪♪♪ your friend Franco from Peru - South America....♥

[@FayandDanExplore]

Thanks for your visit :)

[@berlinvlogs]

I loved this Panasonic upgraded model

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

Happy video-ing. Looks extremely impressive.

[@FayandDanExplore]

He does like his camera :D

[@Pshemo-w2h]

What is the latest version of the camera software? Is it possible to add an exposure meter?

[@FayandDanExplore]

I believe the camera version depends on where you are in the world, so can't comment. As for exposure meter, u believe there's some kind of basic one built in, but I've never used it. I don't think you could add one though.

[@Terry.W]

Nice review of your Camcorder ..very helpful..

[@FayandDanExplore]

Thanks :)

[@skyhouse9253]

very great unboxing~!! so wonderful review~!!! so nice camcorder!!!👍👍

[@trendingwwwandw]

great review....thanks for sharing this information....greatly appreciated 📽⭐💞📽⭐

[@FayandDanExplore]

Thanks so much for your visit :)

[@trendingwwwandw]

@@FayandDanExplore you are most welcome

[@faithchildtv]

Hello! Have you managed to connect it to a laptop as a webcam? I've plugged in a CamLink usb via the HDMI port but it just appears black

[@FayandDanExplore]

Sorry, I've never tried that myself, but hopefully other viewers might have.

[@faithchildtv]

Okay, many thanks

[@hampshirefirephotos]

great video! what external microphone do you use on it?

[@FayandDanExplore]

Hi. We use the Rode VideoMicro microphone, but that's now been upgraded to a version 2. Looks like it would still fit though. The microphone on the camcorder is great for all round sound, but it you want to pick up voices directly in front, you'll need something like this.

[@-Zalnoa]

hi friend~ unboxing video? wow...that's a great camcorder!! that's great!! please show us a lot of great videos ^^ take care~ 18lie :) full watched hehe~

[@rozetacrochet2926]

Big like

[@FayandDanExplore]

Thanks and welcome :)

[@TheTylerShow]

Great Unboxing Video!! You Should Be Able To Make A Lot Of Awesome Content With It. Thanks For Sharing. -Tyler-

[@FayandDanExplore]

Thanks for your visit :)

[@JourneywithJosh]

Nice review.. Fay's gonna get ya lol. Have fun in Japan. I look forward to the videos. I wanna go so bad. Maybe next year.

[@FayandDanExplore]

Next year sounds wise. we don't know what to do for the best. our flight has a short stop in South Korea which adds more complexity, if Japan decides to close its doors as the virus is taking off there. I actually gasped when he said that about my filming!! so rude :D

[@colinmurphy4403]

Thanks for the info, I bought the camera around 3 years ago, but I never used it. The camera is now on charge ready to be used later.

[@FayandDanExplore]

Great to hear!

[@colinmurphy4403]

@@FayandDanExplore Hi, the light on the front of camera keeps coming on when turned on, do you know why?

[@FayandDanExplore]

Hi Colin. If you go into Record Setup page 4 of 6, I think you must have Video Light set to On. Hopefully that sorts it

[@TheyHadADay]

Very good video. It explains a lot about the camera 🎥 👍🏻

[@FayandDanExplore]

Thanks for your visit and support :)

[@TMS5100]

An upgrade from the VX870 in what ways specifically? I looked over the manuals and spec sheets and they look 1:1 identical in every single way.

[@FayandDanExplore]

It's the next years model. It has a new wireless multi camera. possibly 4k cropping is new. that might be it :) it was a personal upgrade as the old one was was dying.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Good video. Weird about that shoe for an ext mic, but potential customers are aware :)

[@FayandDanExplore]

I think the cameras are smaller these days. it works great.

[@sam_millen]

Do you know if this camera has clean HDMI out? e.g Can you turn off all screen graphics when connected to a pc / TV via the HDMI out? I can't find a definite answer via the Panasonic website or elsewhere.

[@FayandDanExplore]

Hi Sam. It's not functionality that I've used myself, as I download everything onto a computer, but I do believe you can set it to hide the onscreen information as per this page in the manual; See >>> www.manualslib.com/manual/1100124/Panasonic-Hc-Wxf990m.html?page=141#manual

[@sam_millen]

@@FayandDanExplore Many thanks for the reply and the link to the manual page. It does indeed look like all information can be hidden when outputting via HDMI.

[@sam_millen]

@@FayandDanExplore Hi, I just spoke to Panasonic chat, and they confirmed it won't be a truly clean HDMI output, which is a shame. ' I'm afraid the camcorder will not have a clean HDMI output . I'm really sorry. What you can do to disable as many icons as possible for the output will be the following settings : Make sure to access the camcorder's MENU --> SETUP --> EXT. DISPLAY and you can set it to OFF. '

[@thiphong]

I have been using it for 3 years now, the touch screen is stuck MNL and cannot be used through the touch screen at all. Buy online abroad Panasonic Center Thailand does not accept repairs.

[@FayandDanExplore]

Sorry to hear that :( our cameras often die at the 3-5 year marker unfortunately.

[@bluemanchester4344]

Have you got a link for the ac power adaptor you bought? Thanks.

[@FayandDanExplore]

Hi :) here it is :) l.messenger.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FPChero-K2GHYYS00002-Charging-Panasonic-Camcorder%2Fdp%2FB07YCCPJ9G%2F&h=AT1UnanG0kzITgM4bP9bcFhFnpBuKO8xKg2L92dy5c429k8dB_bX-nhSaQ7kXf9aUsVG7ebV-nxIFzCAhDVb4ccCVsIboNNXTDklPWRJUr8izAPVWTsz5_5LasY87Vz4Wp86n23Y

[@JustRobTech]

Hi there great video. Could you possibly link the adaptor you mentioned for it to run from without a battery, I've looked everywhere and can't find it 😂 looking to purchase one of these soon

[@FayandDanExplore]

Hi Rob. You can certainly plug the power connection into the camcorder and record (or play) even if the battery is flat. I think you'd have to have the battery attached, but I'm not 100% sure.

[@JustRobTech]

@@FayandDanExplore thanks for the response, looks a great camera, will be looking to use for traveling myself

[@crayzmarc]

They still make this it seems. Peter Jones sells it for almost £600, whereas Wex digital seem to sell it for under £300. Still scratching my head and wondering if same model.

[@FayandDanExplore]

check the model number, hope you get a bargain!

[@LadyStrzygaDiscoversThePast]

👍👍👍

[@HappyHipposStudio]

Great review! You should be able to make a lot of amazing videos with it. ✨❤️👍 TFS 💞

[@FayandDanExplore]

Hopefully! Thanks for your visit I will pop over to yours soon :)

[@TheBeggFamily]

All the Camcorders I’ve had featured viewfinders, strange to not see one. I had an image of you being damaged when Fay sees that! Looking forward to your Japan videos!

[@FayandDanExplore]

same for many years then it changed. the old style used to sometimes be an issue if you got a bigger battery so thats one advantage. Its sad to see a man lose the will to live D

[@thebruisedsuitcases5504]

Great review!!

[@albazar]

Excellent review. I know it's a year on but I am buying a second-hand camcorder and this one caught my eye and your review has been most helpful so many thanks. best regards Al.

[@FayandDanExplore]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@eranjanperera3868]

Hi I have a issue with the touchscreen it’s not working can you please help me out with that issue is there any settings or how to reset the camera manually thanks

[@FayandDanExplore]

Is it a new camera? have you tried disconnecting the battery and then putting it back in, the computer might have crashed. clean screen I assume?

[@eranjanperera3868]

@@FayandDanExplore thanks for the Reply

[@raularancibiaviscarra3706]

Hello, good morning, look, I have a problem that when I turn on the camera to record, it does not take 3 to 4 minutes and the screen turns off, only the screen because the icons are still present and it seems that it continues to work, but the screen turned black. What problem will I have? Could you help me please, thank you.

[@FayandDanExplore]

Sorry to hear this. I've been using Panasonic camcorders for many years, but haven't come across this problem before. So, is the camera not recording?

[@raularancibiaviscarra3706]

the camera continues recording but nothing is visible in black the icons on the screen are still visible

[@samandnick]

Great camera review! Have you thought about a mirrorless camera, or are you not wanting to mess with lenses? They can be quite the hassle sometimes!

[@FayandDanExplore]

We are a bit point and press with our cameras :D only got so much tolerance for fiddling :) Dan likes the 20 x zoom and low light features on a camcorder and obviously we are old school being.. well old :D

[@tropicalrap4448]

it's 60 fps?

[@FayandDanExplore]

Sadly not. It's 30fps

[@johnhm70]

Not that I was counting or anything, but the word "so" was said over a hundred times. Who cares I hear you say. Well, out of context it is quite irritating. Apart from that, nice! 😂

[@FayandDanExplore]

So glad you enjoyed the video. So, are you going to buy one? 🤣

[@Sbayo9]

downvote for no test video

[@FayandDanExplore]

crikey tough crowd

[@TommyGBassChannel]

Bad buy dammit!

[@FayandDanExplore]

How do you mean?

[@TommyGBassChannel]

@@FayandDanExplore I'm listing the major flaws I've found so far, but I'll definitely find more: 1) stabilization is almost non-existent without a tripod 2) dull colors that need to be fixed in post-production 3) highly insufficient brightness in poorly lit environments 4) annoying background noise in dark shots that needs to be fixed in post-production kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpTUfYFnrpxrjNk

[@pathfinder8470]

So....

[@FayandDanExplore]

exactly...