A camcorder that surprised me! Panasonic HC-X2 Review

[@bradleyc79]

I am 1 man. Crew. This is what I need. Thanks from the USA, Chicago, IL. I just do interviews

[@peterrajotte4205]

Great tutorial. Our company just upgraded from the Panasonic HC-X1 to this one Panasonic HC-X2. This is a pretty good tutorial but I wish you could have gone in and explained some of the new features in the menu. This Panasonic camcorder has way more options in the menu and I would like to know how to use some of these new features. But thank you for taking the time to make this video it was definitely helpful.

[@birdwatchohiolive]

Thanks for the review! I just picked up this camera and was looking all over KZbin for a video on it. I was so happy to see yours pop up. Just subscribed!

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Thank you! :)

[@michaelasaro2045]

This photographer really knows his stuff. I like the way he goes in the detail on everything and doesn't skip a beat he talks to you but yet he doesn't try to confuse you. He teaches you he definitely knows what he's talkin about😊 and within those little given time anybody watching his video could fill up a entire notebook I know I would definitely do that

[@michaelasaro2045]

But I'm off photographer and videographer for over 50 years I think he's done a really great job going back and forth with the cameras I think he does a great job talkin about the video cameras even though he isn't he doesn't he's really not into videography but more into photography and I find that pretty amazing and he is very detailed speaker and I really enjoyed watching this gentleman and my hat's off to him and I really enjoyed this professional presentation very much my name is Michael Asaro and I am known all over the United States and 39 countries I've been doing photography professionally since the age of thirteen years old. Thanks so much for this great video

[@michaelasaro2045]

I apologize for the typos😊 I wanted to say I'm a photographer as well as a videographer and I'm also an award-winning photographer both on a local and national level please excuse my typos I have covid-19 feeling too great but I definitely enjoyed this gentleman's talk where he talk he's talkin on both sides of the coin and and that's what I like I like to hear the positive and the negative as well cuz not everything is negative believe me especially this business, thanks for listening and have a great day, Michael Asaro.

[@michaelasaro2045]

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[@michaelasaro2045]

I'm not making sense anymore because of my covid so I'll say goodnight to all you photographers and thank you sir for such an enjoyable presentation and comparison that you have put on for all of us to learn even the pros are always learning we never stop learning and I always say when we learned something new share it with our fellow photographers because I am not puffed up and I always like to share my talents photography, singing songwriting, including professional baseball, tennis, bowling and carpentry which is a real plus which helps me build my own sets the way I want to create scenes. To all you young photographers my advice to you is results, not excuses. When I started shooting I was shooting

[@TheRealRichardWong]

hey Michael I really appreciate that! get well soon

[@RocMediaArts]

Great review! This camera is perfect for my Digital Media Arts class.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Very helpful review Richard 👍

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Thanks for watching :)

[@bitsmart...]

hi Richard, thanks fpor great video that was learning. actually i would like to know, what is the biggest SDXC card hcx2 can handle?

[@alaskanfrogman]

Mr. Wong, Congratulations and thank you for such a well thought and beautifully well presented review of this camcorder. I spent weeks to several months looking around and researching this camcorder trying to find information about it. You answered all my questions about it, or at least most of my questions, in one sitting. What I really appreciated about your review and demonstration is that you DID NOT try and piggyback the HC-X20 or the HC-X2000 onto this and pass it off as the same thing. You did limited side by side comparisons with the 2000 unit, but kept it minimal. You only provided enough information to illustrate your points exactly. Thank you for that. I truly enjoyed how you focused mainly on the Panasonic HC-X2, which is exactly what I wanted to know about. I saw a lot of other videos that claimed to be a review, but were nothing less than a poor and half baked demo and showoff video with very little worthwhile content. A few of them were Ok, but only just. Most of them lacked a lot of detail and felt like the demonstrator just wanted to get it done and over with. It seemed to me that they weren't interested in doing a review, and so only did a partial and disjointed review. I enjoyed how you went through many of the settings and provided examples and brief descriptions about the features and capabilities of the Panasonic HC-X2 Camcorder Unit. Thank you fur that. I don't think it is possible, but I am trying to save up enough money to buy this exact unit. Although it has wireless streaming capabilities that I'll probably never use, it does have features available that it's smaller counterpart and less advanced HC-X20 does not have. It's mostly the full manual control and customizable features that I have the most interest in. I love the ability to be able to have full manual control of my camcorder when filming. Certain filmmaking settings don't allow or severely hamper certain types of wildlife settings and can and will ruin a shot, or worse. I've often missed filming opportunities because I have a fully automated camcorder that is excessively limited with manual overrides that barely work and are carefully stacked away and hidden in an overly complex digital screen menu. I could not get my camcorder to focus on the subject matter that I was trying to film because the auto focus and auto settings had other ideas. The result was piss poor footage and lost opportunities. To be able to have full manual control right at my fingertips is my idea of a dream camcorder. I'm negotiating with Panasonic, and am trying to save enough money to buy one of these beautiful camcorders. Sadly, the price of this unit has skyrocketed since it initial release in 2022. Now instead of paying "$2500.00, I have to pay up to around"$3750.00USD for the exact same unit that was just released a couple of years go. That was back in 2022. Here we are 2 years later and the price for one of these is getting more and more expensive. That's not right. Nevertheless, I am still trying my damnedest to save enough money to buy one of these. I suppose that I could buy a lesser camcorder. But I don't want to settle. I did it once before and I still get sick to my stomach 4 years later. I won't do that again. It's either this unit or none. Thank you VERY MUCH Mr. Wong, for your very well presented and thought out video review.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and I am glad you enjoyed this review. I am also surprised the price has gone up so much!

[@michaelbruchas6663]

There will always be a need for handy-cam units for News and live broadcast. This is a very good camera!

[@alaskanfrogman]

Mr. Wong, are you going to put out some videos that shows the capabilities of the Panasonic HC-X2? I'd like to see actual video footage and clips of various settings and what the machine can really do. Talk is fine, but works is better.

[@AlloffroadAu]

excellent video I just bought a X20 could you make a set-up video and explain all menus, as it seems like no downloadable manual

[@AZFreelanceTV1]

Thanks for this. I bought the 20. A real full body camera with full functionality a big plus for clients unimpressed by DSLR toys. Great for media training and meat and potatoes videography.

[@barryobrien1890]

Nice review. These video cameras are definitely not discreet, and i could see the amateur film maker being asked to leave a lot more places or asked for a permit than the old days when everyone had a big VHS camcorder. It's not that much bigger than a mirrorless when you kit it out with a cage, monitor, v-mount battery and zoom on rails, that some a7iii users carry. It's nice to see they continue to make the all in one easy to use camcorder, and it looks pretty decent. First step towards an fx9 for the beginner that does not care about gear acquisition. Great review

[@TheRealRichardWong]

hi Barry thanks for watching! oh yeah its definitely NOT a camera if you want to not attract any attention. Every-time i bring it out and shoot on the street, the zoo, or a nearby park, i noticed peoeple always look at what I'm doing.

[@ablemediaproductions]

Great review Richard. I love using camcorders, especially on run and gun, sports and events type work and overall this looks like a great camcorder in most respects and it seems to shoot really nice images. Not quite as many high end specs as something like the XF 605 from Canon but then considering the price difference you wouldn’t expect it to have all the same features. However the deal breaker for me is not having a 3.5 audio input jack and therefore no 4 track audio recording option which I’ve been using lately on solo shoots and love it as I can use an XLR shotgun mic (either on a boom or on camera) on tracks 1 and 2 and a wireless system, like the DJI Mic, on tracks 3 and 4 both with safety tracks set around 6db lower on the second track (2 and 4) and that gives me so much flexibility in terms of what sounds the best in different situations and peace of mind in terms of capturing good audio with plenty of back up and it’s working really well so I’d hate to have to go back to being limited to recording on 2 tracks only especially on what would be my main camcorder if I bought something like this. But if you don’t need or use 4 track audio then this seems like a good option for the price.

[@PaddyPatrone]

Question, can I manualy set shutter speed and let everything else on Auto?

[@aninsatiableappetite]

This information is superb. I am going to buy the little brother, the HC-x20 as I don't need the bells and whistles. I am overwhelmed by the the menu choices- a video on that alone would be soooo helpful. Thank you so much!

[@davidnelson3757]

I shot s Show with the HC X20 last week and a Z8 DSLR I use all the footage from the Z8 in the edit the Panasonic image looks dull in comparison , These camcorders have there uses , but with external XLR audio recorders available for DSLR they are becoming a thing of the past , the Older AG-DVX200 4K was better I used to own that plus the Sony 190 three chip that was crap in low light

[@dassrull]

Thanks for your great content! In the low light section of this video, what was the gain setting of the HC-X2?

[@600katman]

Hi Richard. Thank you for this in depth review, Do you know if this camera's lens is parfocal?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

It appears to be. But i don't know if it's mechanical parfocal or electronically assisted parfocal.

[@marcuscicarini5681]

Thank you for your review. Very well explained, with all the details. Congratulations. It will be my next camera.

[@MrJapanforce]

great camera. Proud Lumix user here. Never looked back.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Yes I know you are a very proud Lumix user :)

[@JamaineCampbell]

Absolutely top notch review. Super helpful. What a great standard you set. I need something that can even almost compare to the lowlight capabilities of my 2 GH5S cameras, but with a zoom rocker. I think I will go for with this. Any thoughts to offer? Thanks.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Thank you so much! The GH5S with a very fast lens would still be better under low light, but for a camcorder in this category, the X2 offers really good low light performance. . and many other advantages that the mirrorless camera cant give you

[@birdwatchohiolive]

Hey Richard, Do you know if it's possible to livestream in 720p and record in 4k simultaneously with this camera? I'll be live streaming a Christmas parade this weekend but also wanted to have a 4k recording to upload later. Thanks!

[@TheRealRichardWong]

From memory yes you can, but sorry I don't have the camera with me to verify for you

[@ScottPrincePhotography]

Awesome video Richard. Was wondering if you know how the vlog matches the canon vlog if that makes any sense. Or is vlog vlog no matter what

[@TheRealRichardWong]

They don't directly match. You will need to do some conversion to match the footage

[@mondoorian6982]

Thank you for your review. It helped me a lot to choose my new camcorder for amatuer documentary. I tried to purchase a smaller one due to my right hand muscle problem, but I think the picture quality and some of the professional functions are more important.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ashfaqsiddiqi]

Dear brother Richard. Outstanding review of panasonic x2. I am deciding to buy it for my youtube news channel. God bless you

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Enjoy it brother!

[@SyedHussain-zb9uz]

Hello Richard.. How are you doing today?? I bought HC X20 but I am facing a problem with capturing a CAMERA IMAGES and wifi LIVE STREAMING. If possible can you please tell me.

[@anthony4acre]

Nice review Richard, Does the HC-X2 camcorder have remote zoom & focus sockets for external zoom, focus & Iris ? I have 3 older AG AC160 HD camcorders set up in studio configuration & have focus & zoom on my tripods & long cable remote for Iris control for 3 cameras on a panel for matching exposures I'm hoping to do this on newer cameras.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Hi Anthony You should be able to control the cameras remotely using the HC ROP app i mentioned in the review :)

[@alexanderdimitrov9045]

The camera is perfect for what was created!

[@TheFilmmakersWorkshop]

Really useful and well presented. Thank you Richard

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Glad it was helpful! thanks for watching!

[@indigostaraz]

Ive been thinking about purchasing a Canon XA75, but for another $200, this seems like a lot more camera.

[@GeorgeGeorgoulas]

Hi! Nice review!!! If you know is the X2 low light perfomance SAME with the X20? Thanks

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Hi George, i believe it is identical as they use the same sensor, optics and presumably same processing engine

[@GeorgeGeorgoulas]

@@TheRealRichardWong Thanks... One more question. Do you have high sensitivity On, at these low light tests? Thanks again

[@TheRealRichardWong]

@@GeorgeGeorgoulas Not in any of footage i showed in the review

[@GeorgeGeorgoulas]

@@TheRealRichardWong ok...thanks again!!!

[@anthonypeirce5875]

im still very happy with my cx350 but im thinking of getting a HCX2 as a second camera both work together shooting aircraft ETC airshows this with Sachtler video head & tripod not handheld use .

[@NehalDamania]

Thank you so much @Richard Wong for this video. We have recently bought this camcorder, but we are getting noise grains in shadows and blacks. Can you share your settings for low light conditions if possible? We definitely might be missing something

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Hi there, I can't remember if I used any special settings. To get best image quality, just make sure you are exposing correctly and shoot in as low ISO/gain as possible. Make sure you don't have ND enabled if not needed, and aperture/iris setting not stop down if not needed..etc

[@NehalDamania]

@@TheRealRichardWong Thank you so much.

[@terraculturamedia]

Hey Thanx for your video ! Do you think the camera is good for shooting wildlife ?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

It could be, but not for shooting super fast moving wildlife animals

[@terraculturamedia]

@@TheRealRichardWong thank you very much . Do you have suggestions ?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

@@terraculturamedia the new Lumix G9II with the Leica 100-400 could be a good choice

[@terraculturamedia]

@@TheRealRichardWong thanks for replying, im gonna stay with my R6m2 Not easy to find the right camera for shooting movies ! Thanks 🙏 The G9 II is incredible 👍🍃

[@appliedclinicalvr2359]

Great review! Subscribing was a no-brainer for me. I based my decision to buy the X2 partially on your review. No pressure, right? 🙂 I've had the X2 for just two days now, and not a lot of time behind the camera yet. I'm coming from a decade-old Panasonic AG-AC90. Thus far, there are two things I miss coming from the AC90. Here is my 2 cents, FWIW: First, the X2 does not have a 1/3 grid for the viewfinder nor for the LCD screen. Not a dealbreaker, but I do miss it for making sure my camera is level and square against a reference point in the background. That said, the X2 has a leveler meter that mostly makes up for the lack of a grid. Second issue is the font used on the screen. I'm 64 and my near vision is not the best. The AC90 uses nice bold fonts for letters and numbers, as well as for the 1/3 screen grid. The super thin font used on the X2 is very frustrating to see. If there is a way of changing the font in the setup menu, I have not found it yet. Finally, so far, I'm not a fan of the color saturation of the new X2 compared to the old AC90. The latter is much richer and not washed out. That said, I am confident that the color issue is likely 99.999% user related (me) and not the fault of the camcorder. Oh! The X2's lowlight capability is spectacular compared to the old AC90.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Thank you very much! I am but aware of a way to change the font in the setup screen

[@SebastianAdam_ro]

Hi! There are so many similarities between the Panasonic HC-X2 and CX350 (both in specs, but also price)! Which one would you recommend to buy in 2023? And are there any advantages each one has compared to the other? Thanks!

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Hi there, sorry I am not too familiar with the cx350 so can't really comment on that

[@theotherHOLLYWOOD]

Very thorough review. Well done. Thank you.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Thanks for watching!

[@wildwoodtop]

Does the onboard mic sound the same when you're behind the camera as it does when you're in front of it

[@aronou]

Thank you for this video! Def. want to get my hands on this camera.. I couldnt get an idea about the size.. I see its a bit big but comparing to the X2000 is a lot bigger? Twice the size? What bag would you recommend for this one?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

yes it is a lot bigger! Twice is about right. Sorry i don't have any special bag i could recommend for the HCX2

[@scomeau1]

Thank you for A Great Review !

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Thanks for watching

[@FlashGun_574]

Excellent review

[@rakeshdharan1571]

Hi Richard, does the display gamma assist in V Log mode goes off when we start recording in X2 ?

[@digitalmagicAR]

Thank you for the review. Having 3 of the previous model UX180/ HC-X1 I was very glad to see Panasonic make the HC-X2 which addresses the shortcomings of the original. Don't like that face focus doesn't work in manual config, or that fast zoom cannot be turned on by default. Also lost DCI 4K and .5mm on the wide end. However, just the fact that they improved the horrible LCD screen and the annoying limitation of only being able to use either LCD or EVF at a time is enough reason to buy this. The HC-X2 is now a very good camera for this category. Working on replacing my UX180 / HC-X1 cams with X2s now, and maybe my HMC-150s also.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts :)

[@ChrisFlores22]

Hey Richard! Not relevant to this video but you are a few YT posting lumix content! Appreciate that! Do you recommend the lumix 24-70 over the sigma 24-70 if so, why? Is the 70-200 2.8 great for video shooters?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Hi Chris! i feel both 24-70 are great for different reasons. But if you shoot mainly video, i would go for the Lumix as it seems Lumix lens works slightly better than Sigma when it comes to continuous autofocus. Not really a huge difference but if you want the smoothest AF results, the Lumix would be a safer bet. But if you shoot mainly photos, the Sigma provides great value for money!

[@TheRealRichardWong]

and for the Lumix 70-200 2.8, to be honest i haven't shot a lot of video with this lens, but if the focal length is suitable to you, it is awesome! I am more a prime lens shooter myself, but one zoom lens i love and use a lot is 70-200 f/2.8. I use that for weddings, sports, events, and many other things !

[@ChrisFlores22]

@@TheRealRichardWong I shoot mainly video on the s1h & Bs1h for interviews. This year I shot 40 weddings. Next year I want to shoot 12 max and focus more on the commercial side that has grown way more. I was looking at catta cine zooms but I think for my one man band filming style I think a mirrorless will still serve me better than jumping to cine lenses. I have the sigma 24-70 already but as I use MF more and more I’m finding the focusing ring to be too loose and even at linear and maximum too touchy. I’m hoping to panny 24-70 offers better MF experience. If it does, I’ll switch to panny 24-70 for my a cam and 70-200 2.8 for my b cam during A/B cam interviews which is basically what I would have accomplished by getting the the T2.9 Catta zooms. It would be cheaper and I’d still have access to AF if needed. Smaller lens setup also but still big enough to impress the clients lol I’d still be able to use this duo for the few weddings I’ll film next year also.

[@ChrisFlores22]

@@TheRealRichardWong if the MF experience isn’t way better on the panny lens, I’ll just stick to my 24-70 and get a sigma hsm 70-200 and adapt it. I wish sigma would have already dropped the dgdn version of the 70-200 2.8! So yeah that’s where I stand lol thnks for your videos and input!!

[@TheRealRichardWong]

​@@ChrisFlores22 oh yes it does offer you good MF experience. Check out this part of my Lumix 24-70 f2.8 review if you haven;t already that I talked about the Manual Focus control: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aabSd6umdpZ0mZo

[@marinrealestatephotography]

Thanks for the review, Richard. I can certainly see how useful something like the HC-X2 would be, but since I could get a couple of GH5 II for around the same price, I would probably find it hard to go the camcorder route.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Thanks! Re price , remember you will need to add the price of a 20x power zoom lens (which doesn't exist), the xlr audio input module, ND filters to the price of the gh5ii,. But you still don't have the benefit of the large capacity battery and all those wired+wireless streaming options and things like SDI output. Now of course the gh5ii can also do many things this xch2 can't. But I think depends on what you need, for some users, the xch2 is actually a better and more cost effective and easier to use solution than the gh5ii , that is once you become familiar with the menu system on the xch2

[@SlaV0]

Is the LCD better quality and sensitivity than X1? How about video noise that the camera produces? X1 produces quite a lot. Is the 10-bit quality worth to use? And how about slow-mo? X1 has terrible quality of slow-mo so it would be nice to have some upgrades in higher model.

[@MartinsVitols]

nice review, can you test rolling shutter? i can`t decide witch cam buy for motorsport filming.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Sorry i have returned the camcorder so can't test it for you

[@MartinsVitols]

@@TheRealRichardWong thanks for replaying

[@SportFlow]

good review. I miss SRT streaming, and face detect in manual mode. FTP automatic upload would be nice too. Will see if Panasonic solves these issues in firmware updates.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

I agree more features utilising the wireless/wired connection would be awesome!

[@waynerm002]

When the XC-2000 was released, I wanted to get one to use for YT studio setup. Being at the start of the pandemic, they weren’t available so I ordered the HC-X1 and used it for about 2 years and sold it as I started to travel and do YT, which required a lighter setup. It’s nice to see Panasonic update to the HC-X2, the display was horrible for outdoor use. I really liked that camera and figured I would have it for a while., even with the short comings. Just recently entered the SONY camp for their autofocus, stabilization and cinema based system by picking up the FX30. Thanks for the video.

[@amitmadan496]

@jmventertainment7 Plandemic, ordered by the Demoncratic Party...Along with some Rino's!!!

[@davidnelson3757]

Great review , I have the HCX 20 , but the Nikon Z8 blows it out of the water image wise , I bought the Panasonic for interviews , XLR and being able to film a show for an hour or so at 4k , but the sensor just can't compete with DSLR using an external recorder

[@teamactionbasketball]

Does it have slots for thumbnails? If so, while live streaming can it use a thumbnail for a commercial? We like to put our logo and other items up during timeouts.

[@pascalaugervideo]

Thanks for your review. I will probably change my old Sony ax100 for the Panasonic HC-X20. I think the change is going to be huge...

[@factsnchill168]

Hi Richard, Can I ask. Are you able to edit the videos on a camcorder the same as what you would do on a mirrorless camera??? In terms of colour grading etc

[@TheRealRichardWong]

hi there, i don't havev a HCX2 with me right now, but from memory there is no editing feature on the HCX2. Maybe some HCX2 owner can correct me if i am wrong.

[@factsnchill168]

@@TheRealRichardWong no no. I mean. Once I’ve imported the files on to my computer. Can I use those films in premier pro for example to colour grade etc? Like someone would do if they had a mirrorless. Very hard to find any “influencers” using a camcorder

[@TheRealRichardWong]

@@factsnchill168 oh you definitely can do colour grading just like if you shoot with a video camera. HCX2 supports V-log (log profile)

[@asafblasbergvideographer]

Great review, but sadly not a true DVX200 replacement. DVX200 had a larger 4/3” sensor like the one on the GH5.

[@marcuswarren1320]

While you mentioned the GH5 sensor I believe the DVX200 uses the sensor from the GH4 which is the same size as the GH5 sensor, but not quite as good in some ways.

[@Martial-Mat]

Fantastic review but I VERY much wish you'd spent time talking about the V log given that you are essentially paying £700 more just for one connection type and a software picture mode over the X20. I really appreciated the battery life comments.

[@McDjMagicAndrey]

Why don't you also use zoom for the low light test?

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

I need a camcorder for live events and dance performances and other long live events. I have mirrrorless cameras A6400 and a7iii and they are fine for short stuff but not when I need to connect to big projectors and get XLR audio etc...also I need that 15-20X Zoom...so my old CanonXF300 is not bad but I want to upgrade to a 1" camcorder-no more small sensor camcorders for me... I'm considering the Canon XF605...this Panasonic is an option for sure. I wish someone could compare this Panasonic, also the CX350 and the Canon XF605...that would be fantastico!

[@GeorgeNiksch]

Thanks Richard! Great review. I’m so tempted by this, but if the low light isn’t as good as the GH5s then I’ll have to stick with the full frame Lumix cameras. I already have the S5iiX pre-ordered and I have 3 S5 cameras already. I do a ton of live-streaming, but I think using the atem mini with wireless hdmi transmitters is better for my workflow because I can record all the individual feeds plus the program on one SSD. I don’t have time for offloading 8 cards after an all day gig. I love the zoom range and convenience of a camcorder though. Such tough decisions.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Low light performance is much better than the other camcorders I have used. But probably not quite gh5s yet but it's close. Yeah always some pros and cons for each camera but then that's why there are so many different types in the market :)

[@GeorgeNiksch]

@@TheRealRichardWong How close to the GH5s in low light? Is it better than the original GH5? Now I’m really tempted to get one. Even just one camcorder would be a great addition to my 3 Lumix S5’s, S1, GH5s, G9, and soon S5iiX. 😂😅 I think I have a camera addiction…but I shoot a ton of multi-cam live events with the Atem Mini Extreme ISO so this would put me up to 8 cameras to fill the hdmi ports.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Wow You are a Lumix addict! haha. The only comparison I have is this footage which you probably have watched: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aF6ugoOdfdaqkK8

[@GeorgeNiksch]

@@TheRealRichardWong 😂😂 Ya I saw that footage. It looks pretty decent, but I might just stick with the full frames for now. Maybe I’ll pick up a used one sometime down the line. Lumix for life!

[@coutodigital_]

What a great Review! Subscribed!!

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Thank you

[@Devinop]

Hi. How would you compare the HC-X2 to the CX350?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Sorry i don't have much experience with the CX350

[@taomenshuifilmstudio34]

Excellent Review !!!!!, Thanks for all the detail in explaining the Camera.....I might pick one up......

[@tanajipetkar4684]

i have purchased X2 camera Nov. 2022 . I was noticed one major issue in vibrient condition sensor can not be stable during the recording the picture , vibrient condition like sound level is very high

[@rm-pl7gg]

I was curious how would the hc 2 compares to canon xa55. I appreciate the detailed real life reviews to actually see what the camcorder can actually do!

[@majesticvisualproductions8777]

Thank you for this excellent review

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Thanks for watching MVP

[@PavSZ]

Very good review Richard

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Hey Pav thanks for dropping by!

[@PavSZ]

@@TheRealRichardWong I always come to you for most detailed reviews 😉. Shame we didn't talk to each other in Tokyo.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

oh thank you so much Pav! Yes it's a shame :( but hey maybe next time! I watched the video you did with Julia and Dan it was fun! Next time when we have a chance let's shoot something together!

[@PavSZ]

Absolutely!!!!

[@quiztasiarocks]

Would you still choose mirrorless or cinema cameras over a camcorder or has this changed your mind?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

I think that completely depends on the usage/project you are shooting

[@148bus]

What about the 24x/32x intellegent zoom or the 2x/5x/10x extender also it's got infra red, so you can video in complete darkness, this camcorder has got more bells and whistles than your GH6, and stop trying to put this camcorder down and finding faults with it. Apart from that it was a good video, just like the others i have watched of yours over the years.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Hi David, I'm sorry if you got the feeling that i was trying to find faults with it. I actually was quite impressed by the camcorder's overall performance. But no camera is perfect so I just want to point out the strength and weakness in my reviews including this one so people who are considering it can aware of it. GH6 isn't perfect as well, i also mentioned quite a few things i think it could improve. And thank you so much for your support and feedback :)

[@teamactionbasketball]

How do I get rid of the hissing sound? I unplugged all the mics and recorded with no sound and there is a bad hissing noise no matter what setting I try to eliminate it. Do I have a defective camera or am I missing something? Please help. Even listening to your audio with hc-x2 you can hear the hissing noise. If you were to record with no mic, what do you hear?

[@rogerandre7839]

Bonjour Richard, je tentait désespérément d’en connaître plus sur le HC-X20 et votre video m’a définitivement convaincu. Je viens donc de m'abonner à votre chaîne que je trouve très constructive afin de profiter de vos prochains tests. Merci à vous. -Philippe-

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Bonjour!! Thank you very much! :)

[@angelacochran]

Thanks! Good information. Very thorough.

[@teamactionbasketball]

How long can you record for one file? Meaning, can you record for 30 minutes without creating multiple files?

[@marklion315]

Can I simultaneously record 4k and stream 1080p to an RTMP server? Does it support usb charging? Does it record video to an external SSD?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Sorry i have returned the HCX2 a long time ago so can't really check if the cam can do all these things, but pretty sure it doesn't support external SSD

[@SheaHarris]

What camcorders are still needed for is sports broadcasting. Mechanical zoom with a zoom rocker via a LANC port. A budget alternative for that purpose is the Lumix FZ2500 bridge camera which has a 1 inch sensor, 20x mechanical zoom that works with a zoom rocker for $900 new.

[@berni85]

Could you please provide information on whether there is any option in X2 to mark clips with a marker during recording? The idea is to use the MARK CLIP function, just like in previous versions of reporter cameras. This way, the "good clips" would be visible when importing clips into Adobe Premiere Pro. Please help if anyone knows how to do this.

[@AyeAyeLtd]

thank you for making this

[@TheRealRichardWong]

No problem 😊

[@wmvideo50]

another question is it actally worth getting this over a 2000 is there any real picture quality benifits as in a spot the diff test as most my stuff live outside bands

[@TheRealRichardWong]

When there is good amount of ambient light, the hcx2 should still gives you noticably better dynamic range

[@teamactionbasketball]

Does it have a port for remote zoom? The wired device for an external zoom controller.

[@mohammedtuama7454]

Hello, this is my 1st Panasonic camcorder.I am struggling with grainy videos. Is there any solution.

[@derekawa7513]

Very informative

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Thanks Derek

[@teamactionbasketball]

Does it record audio separately? For editing purposes.

[@amitmadan496]

I have the Panasonic Hc-x20, which is the cheaper version. Anyone here have the Hc-x20 or Hc-x2? I zoom in and focus then zoom out, but feel like the backfocus is off a bit, anyone else who have the camera's feel the same way? And is there a way to fix it? And I was trying to get one of the people from Panasonic on the phone to ask a couple of questions, but never got through. How is the cheaper version, Hc-x20 compared to the Hc-x2, is the video quality the same? Or does the Hc-x2 have a better sensor and does it do better in low light compared to Hc-x20? I have Hc-x1 and when a man was wearing a black suit and you have the gain up, even at 6db or 10db, his suit looks noisy? Is the camera Hc-x2 better at this than Hc-x20?

[@kenanartiran6832]

What is the best focus setting ?

[@Travelleramit]

Richard is never Wong Keep up the good work 👌

[@TheRealRichardWong]

thank you very much!

[@Travelleramit]

@@TheRealRichardWong I'm from Mumbai India , I'm planning to Buy the HC X2 for my wildlife videography and it seems to be a brilliant piece of equipment. Where are you from basically?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

@Travelleramit I am based in new Zealand my friend

[@DoingItLocal]

Can you connect a wireless microphone via a 1/8 connector or do you have to use an adapter?

[@davidnelson3757]

No its only XLR

[@XanderS92]

Hola, saludos desde Ecuador, tengo un problema con mi Camcorder Ag Ux90 4k, cambié alguna configuración interna de la camcorder y se activo lo siguiente "test low com" y si coloco la memory card en la ranura #1 me sale una pantalla en el centro blanco y negro con las letras "E01 PC CONNECT" ya la restauré de fábrica y aun sigue con eso, existe alguna manera de poder restaurarla. Me olvidaba, si conecto la camcorder a la computadora no la reconoce

[@ganedenmedia]

What about in comparison with the DVX200 which has a 4/3rds sensor?

[@Baldcafe]

I’m interested in this comparison too. So many people hate the DVX200 but I’m obsessed with wanting to buy one even in 2023! 😂

[@davidnelson3757]

@@Baldcafe I have owned both and a Sony 190. the Sony was dreadful in low light , the 280 is better I liked the 4 Chanel safety Channel you can't screw up the sound , I now Have the Panasonic HCS 20 , I bought it by accident I wanted the HCx 2 who names the better spec camcorder a lower number ? I loved the DVX 200 its better in low light and has pro outputs all over it , but it still can't compete with the quality of a DSLR I hardly use the Panasonic I have only had it a few months I may get rid

[@david42371]

The Panasonic hc-x2 has a beautiful video image yes the only problem with the camera is it is not good in low lighting no 6db is the best for it if you go past it to 9db the image becomes grainy due to the image center on the camera it need a lot of light to make it look good I wish Panasonic for Eng camera had a better center for low lighting filming

[@KiaTaatje]

I had a HC X1 before (body similar as the X2/20 ) , the XLR on the back I don"t like as I prefer the Sony "s 2 X:LR"s on the front .

[@zwolleinfo8032]

Strange comparison! The white handle of the GH6 is much better, as would be expected. I think the much more expensive Canon XF605 performs a bit better in this aspect.

[@gunterkiphard887]

Thank you very much for this Video, like your reviews very much. I have the GH6 but I'm thinking about to replace it with this Camcorder. Most of the time I do only Videos, only the size frightens me.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Thanks for watching! It is NOT a small camera at all. And it does draw a lot of attention when i was using it on streets that the GH6 wouldn't

[@gunterkiphard887]

@@TheRealRichardWong Thank you very much Richard - I will keep the gh6 with the Ninja 5+, especially with the dnx codec I have very good results

[@cahir85]

Się it posiałem to use hdmi and sdi at the same time?

[@1967JERUSALEM]

17:30 Are you sure it's the same resolution? The gh6 looks so much sharper in this comparison

[@1967JERUSALEM]

Plus the white was burnt. It seems to me the HC-X2 has difficulty keeping the bright colors in a correct exposure. What do you think ?

[@edmundojesus5117]

One question, is the HDMI video output 4K? or only Full HD

[@TheRealRichardWong]

HDMI out is up to 4k

[@edmundojesus5117]

@@TheRealRichardWong Gracias !

[@cb2000a]

Very impressive dynamic range. Even compared with the GH6.

[@RunKingFilm]

Is it true that face detection only works in full auto camera mode?

[@davidnelson3757]

yes that's why its going I have only had it a few months

[@LeGrandMediaGroup]

Can I activate the touch focus or face focusing when I'm in manual mode? I haven't been able to make that work with my camera.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Sorry I can't remember and already return the camcorder so can't answer.

[@rajyalakshmidigitals]

thanq sir how to colour settings ple

[@stopandthinkaboutit8636]

What's that? Your looking at me! What are you doing? I'm working.

[@DavidWesleyBrooks]

Thank you!

[@letitrest4662]

Probabry ? Now that's a word I haven't heard before.