Panasonic HC-X1500 UHD 4K HDMI Pro Camcorder with 24x Zoom

Panasonic HC-X1500 UHD 4K HDMI Pro Camcorder with 24x Zoom

The Panasonic HC-X1500 UHD 4K/Full HD Director's Camcorder can help balance your needs or allow you to jump straight to 4K. Compact and lightweight for a director or on-set BTS, the X1500 shoots and records UHD 4K at broadcast-compatible frame rates, so it fits smoothly into your existing broadcast workflow. The X1500 features a 1/2.5" 8.29M MOS sensor that is always shooting at 4K resolution, the Venus processing engine to scale the 4K image for Full HD delivery, and an HDMI output. Audio is recorded in up to 24-bit PCM via the built-in microphone.

The built-in Leica Dicomar lens features a 24x zoom with its widest angle at 25mm, and it uses the digital iZoom feature to zoom up to 48x. The Face Detection AF feature allows you to track faces and automatically adjusts focus on your subject. It also features manual control rings, a control dial, and a 5-axis optical image stabilization to keep your shots steady. The 3.5" fold-out LCD features a high-resolution touchscreen. The camera records in .mp4, .mov, and AVCHD codecs and features HEVC compression. The camera incorporates two SD card slots, allowing you to use a relay and simultaneous recording. The camera also supports live streaming over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi via RTP/RTSP/RTMP/RTMPS streams.

You also have the option to add the VW-HU1 top handle unit which is available separately and provides two 3-pin XLR inputs, a built-in LED light, a microphone holder, and accessory mounting options.

Features:

• Capture up to UHD 4K video and output via HDMI.
• Live stream using RTSP/RTMP/RTMPS streams via Wi-Fi.
• In 4K recording mode, the camera utilizes 5-axis optical image stabilization (O.I.S.).
• The HC-X1500 features dual manual lens rings.
• The camera features built-in selectable ND physical filters.
• The camera records in either MP4, MOV, or AVCHD Progressive.

Imaging

Image Sensor 1-Chip 1/2.5" MOS Sensor

Effective Sensor Resolution 8.29 MP

Gain to 30 dB

Minimum Illumination 1.5 lux at 1/30 Shutter Speed

Lens

35mm Equivalent Focal Length 25 to 600mm

Optical Zoom Ratio 24x

Max Digital Zoom 48x

Maximum Aperture f/1.8 to 4

Optical Design 14 Elements in 11 Groups

Control Rings Focus Zoom Iris

Image Stabilization Optical

Focus Control Autofocus Manual Focus

Camera

Shutter Speed 1/1 to 1/30 sec

Built-In ND Filter Mechanical Filter Wheel with Clear, 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filters

Built-In Microphone Type Stereo

Recording Media 2 x SDXC Card Slots

Recording

Recording Modes

AVCHD/MOV/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit: 3840 x 2160p up to 50/60 fps 1920 x 1080p up to 50/60/120 fps

AVCHD/MOV/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit: 3840 x 2160p at 25/30 fps 1920 x 1080p at 25/30/50/60 fps

Audio Recording MOV: 2-Channel 24-Bit LPCM Audio MP4: 2-Channel 24-Bit AAC Audio AVCHD: 2-Channel 24-Bit AC-3 Audio

IP Streaming RTMP, RTP, RTSP: x

Interfaces

Video Connectors 1 x HDMI Output

Audio Connectors 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output

Other I/O 1 x USB Micro-B Input 1 x 2.5 mm Output

Wireless Interfaces Wi-Fi

Display

Display Type LCD

Screen Size 3.5"

Touchscreen Yes

Screen Resolution 1,560,000 Dots

Power

Power Consumption 7.9 W

General

Accessory Mount 1 x Multi-Interface Shoe

Built-In Light No

Dimensions " / cm

Weight 2.65 lb / 1.2 kg