Panasonic HC-X1 Review

[@ajproductionsmusic]

Great review and I'm almost going to buy it tomorrow. I'm sure I will be up for another few hours paining over which one but I keep coming back to your video. Great stuff!!

[@zakriyasaleemrajput1600]

I love Panasonic Colors And Sharpness ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ilyk49]

Great review. And thanks for pointing out the difference between this camera and the UX 180 - I was puzzled at what the differences were as they look pretty much alike. I'll now go for this camera as I don't need SDI output or timecode.

[@stephenperera1966]

at last a proper review!!!! thank you!!

[@ecutasmediaandtraining8817]

A big thanks ! We just bought it for our online tutorials and your video is helpful. Much appreciated

[@Military872]

I have this model, when i press the infinity focus button on the side, nothing happens.

[@Bigstubs1]

Thanks for the review, been watching quite a few good ones. But I'm interested in the negative ones at this point and the problem stated is that it's not a true Run & Gun kit because the settings have to be reset? not sure exactly what that refers to.any ideas? seems to me if you shoot in manual mode your always gonna adjust your settings.

[@ptm-videoservice]

Thanks Philip, this helped a lot to find a decision for my next camera!

[@DigitalCreations2012]

As with its predecessor the external mounting holder microphone is in the wrong place it seems. I use a sennheiser ME 66 and it is seen on screen at wide angle and that is without the dead cat on. Other then that if it actually records better in low light then it's a no brainer for me.

[@nemethmik]

Nice review. Does the 24mm FoV available in 4K recording? Panasonic cameras are known and notorious to crop a hell lot when recording 4K. Can you verify if this camera can shoot 4K with 24mm wide angle? Thank you so much.

[@davidnelson3757]

Thanks for the video , or the back of this I have purchased the camera May 2021

[@kevin-roussos]

Hi do you know if any 3 pin microphones will work?

[@gabosanchez94]

Ty for including footage of the cam with real nice graphics as well 🙌🏽 Def thumbs up!

[@andalecom379]

how to turn on the camera .... everything is well and good, but the most important thing is the individual options in the menu. A detailed explanation would be needed. thanks

[@KUBAGRANCANARIA]

hey man, absolutely amazing, thanx a lot. Picture is like a razor. Tell me please, do you think that mirrorless could beat this picture?

[@5STARZ23]

what is the precent% number above the menu dial Panasonic HC-X1,, I have everything on manual but the number goes up with more light..

[@paulallenMacca]

Have you filmed anything in the sky like a bird if so I’d like to know if it feels heavy I mainly film Common Buzzards in the sky and track them for up to 20 or 25 seconds and have an illness that affects my muscles and arms can get tired,can it be shoulder mounted.

[@harrycoffeynield6941]

And when I used DCI 4K 24fps all choppy when you move the camera. What’s the point of that?

[@harrycoffeynield6941]

I just bought this camera. Tested in all modes. Plays hard through 4K tv and I can’t see any difference in the footage shot at UHD and that in the HD modes. Any ideas why?

[@SlaV0]

Thank you Sir for the review. I have this camera and I think this is a good piece of hardware but with not that good auto focus as you pointed in the video. It depends for which purposes it is used. Anyway I am with Panasonic for years and still going to use their cameras.

[@hanslicht1609]

Can you tell me: can i use a converter on the hc-x1. When you say yes please tell me the name and number. Thanks

[@paulallenMacca]

I want to upgrade to a camcorder has has really ultra fast focusing, i film mainly Buzzards in the sky and hate when in auto they jump in and out of Focus,i was considering the Sony FDR-AX700,Canon XF400 i would love to hear opinions on these choices.

[@SportFlow]

Regarding the zoom rocker, is it possible to do smooth starts and stops? I mean, the way it zooms a BCTV 2/3" broadcast lens? thanks.

[@samknaak]

Got one and the screen cuts in and out. Anyone have this issue?

[@paulallenMacca]

can you use slow motion in 4K or only 1080p

[@anthonypeirce5875]

i use the panasonic hcx1 investing and got the Sachtler FSB 8 video head with Flowtech 75 tripod for the HCX1 plus external monitor and external audio great light weight only 2 and a half kilos.

[@127bradfordroad]

Hi, just found this great review as I'm looking at possibly buying a 'proper' video camera after using DSLR's for filming video. My newbie question is this: is it possible to achieve the 180º degree rule with video cameras (including this one) to get a more natural, cinematic motion blur? If so, I'm in!

[@viddaroshinns8258]

I know this has no flat picture style... but how do you think it would take a LUT or colour grade?

[@ianmacphoto]

Great review, does it do UDH 60fps( 59.95) or only 50p thank you...

[@kirkeric]

Hey, great review. I have a question. I've been pondering the Ursa mini 4.6K but decided it's just a bit out of my price range. I currently have the old Panasonic HMC150. 1) Is this comparable at all to the Ursa and 2) Should I expect a substantial improvement to my HMC? I think that's a yes on question 2. It does use standard SD cards right? Thanks ahead. Eric, Kirk Productions

[@area28]

Phantastic!

[@domonicwhite]

Thanks for the review, much appreciated - noticed some wobble in some of the shots - is that rolling shutter issues or something else? Also is the lens parfocal in your experience? Thanks again!

[@HD-Warrior]

Not too sure about the wobble but the lens is par focal, very few dedicated video lenses are not par focal.

[@Froggygaming16]

Any thoughts of which PP would on this would best work with the GH4/GH5

[@gordonotabil7035]

hi, Are there any scene files to download for this camcorder. thanks in advance

[@sdyates2001]

How reliable is this camera? Does it have any issues? I heard the view finder breaks because of the flex cable inside gets torn.

[@butterhunter8332]

Thank you Philip. Can you just tell me, what tripod do you use with this camera?

[@jokernia]

So this HC X1 or GH5 for wedding videography ?

[@Froggygaming16]

Philip, have you had any success in matching this with a GH5.

[@patotooonlineministry1084]

What tripod did you use?

[@HD-Warrior]

A Manfrotto tripod with a Manfrotto 504HD video head

[@lukepierce7389]

What are your general export settings? Do you use adobe?

[@Helios2007]

I have the previous X1000. Is there any chance you could compare the DOF at full aperture with this new model. I'm hoping it will be a little shallower on the X1. Many thanks. ( What tripod are you using, btw ? )

[@HD-Warrior]

Tripod was Sachtlar ACE tripod and a Manfrotto 504HD with Vinten legs.

[@kvcpooris]

Sir What is best hc-x1 or ux 180?

[@xandysipan947]

Hallo , i am a new Panasonic user , i tried to install the scene file to the camera using a SD card but my camera did not find the file . please any one can tell me how to install the scene files to the camera . thank you very much

[@decntv]

I don't thing the camera is 4K, record mode is only HD

[@waynerm002]

Hi Philip, hope you are doing well with our ongoing world crisis. I came across this video as I was doing some research on the new Panasonic HC-X1500/2000 cameras. I have been in photography for a number of years and picked up a Nikon Z6 to venture into the video world, to share videos as well as photos of my trips. I think the Z6 is a great camera and does some great video as well but as we know the autofocus isn't the best of the bunch. How would you rate the HC-X1 against the newer x1500/2000 series, in terms of picture quality, stability when hand held, zoom performance and overall build quality and functions.

[@hectormaseret]

Thanks from Argentina very good review

[@TheLooville]

Very helpful review - thank you

[@RichKolasa]

Very well done, sir!

[@mikaakoo]

bonjour could you compare please PANASONIC DVX200 with the new panasonic UX 90 , UX 180 and HCX1… DVX200 has 4/3 sensor but do not have HDR recording mode and the others panasonic have 1inch sensor but maybe with HDR the quality of pictures are nearly the same …..and even maybe in low light (concert , street , sunset…)…thank you very much… Tobias from caribbean (do you think with a firmware DVX200 could do HDR too?)

[@HD-Warrior]

Sorry but I don't own these cameras

[@simongentry]

thank you Philip... :)

[@koolkutz7]

Thanks for the review, great stuff (albeit a bit jaunty music in places!). It looks a decent video camera mostly; a bit disappointed that the aperture starts at f2.8 (my Canon Legria hf G30 has f1.8 at widest setting), but of course a smaller sensor. I already have the Panasonic G80 with lots of decent MFT lenses but in some ways prefer the 'camcorder' format for shooting video due to better ergonomics plus a few more advantages too. Keep up the good work :-)

[@ldallcontent]

Good👍

[@adipop]

Good video rewiew! !

[@azzamur]

Good test.

[@gotDesign]

So this expensive camera has no SDI out? what the hell?

[@shem44]

you can get the ux180 for a few hundreds dollars more that comes with sdi

[@kirkeric]

I've had a camera with SD out for years and to be honest, I've always preferred to just remove the card when downloading so not sure that's a big deal. Just my thoughts.

[@shem44]

Eric Kirk it depends on your usage. For folks doing live event having sdi which can run for 300 feets is a big deal.

[@kirkeric]

Kenny Shem You are right, I was just thinking of like output for downloading. Never used in the manner you mention.

[@paulanderegg5536]

If you shoot ENG, you'd be wanting to hook up SDI to live equipment. Fortunately, most newer bonded cellular live gear include HDMI as well as SDI.

[@matthewcameraman1648]

Do you know the size of sensor in mm please, even cell phones have 1 inch sensor and 4K, but when taking a deeper look the sensor is actually much smaller than an APSC.

[@stevenpam]

What cellphone has a 1" sensor???

[@matthewcameraman1648]

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-CM1 Camera Smartphone, 1" 20MP Sensor, Leica DC Lens, 4.7-Inch LCD (Black) is one example I can give you sir, but pls just type cell phone or mobiles with 1 inch sensor and show will show you many ohters.

[@ConsumerDV]

Good review, but could do without the music.

[@HD-Warrior]

So how would you run in the camera shots ? Remember the time of year and the shots.

xin chbao

[@ClearAdventure]

Plot twist; All footage filmed with a Samsung Note 8 phone. ;-)

[@harrycoffeynield6941]

I have watched some 4K test video from KZbin on my 4K tv of desert islands and things that are far better than what I’m getting off the HC X1. My footage st 4K is nowhere near as crisp or sharp. Rather disappointed. .

[@georgesg62]

Musique trop Chiante

[@muellerbild]

Thank you for this review - but I do not understand this language.

[@HD-Warrior]

Scottish my friend.

[@tomaszrazny5790]

In hc-x1 peaking work only in manual mode !!! hahaha. that is shit !! in sony peaking well done in auto focus mode. Panasonic why !!!!!!! ??????? hc-x1 need firmware update. peaking too in auto focus mode !!