

With versatile file formats – including AVCHD, MOV and MP4 – and high bit rates, the HC-X1000 is ideal for a wide range of shooting applications. In addition, the camcorder packs a wide variety of professional features and functions and a 20x optical zoom lens into an extremely compact body, enabling the most nimble and mobile shooting as the scene unfolds. Featuring a LEICA Dicomar Lens alongside a new BSI Sensor, and Crystal Engine Pro 4K, the HC-X1000 produces stunning, lifelike images in Ultra HD 4K resolution. Orders are being accepted now from B+H at $3499.99 US.īerlin, September 3rd 2014 – Panasonic is today launching the HC-X1000, its first prosumer camcorder capable of recording 4K 60p/50p video images on an SD card. One thing that isn’t yet clear is whether this is a world camera that can shoot both PAL and NTSC or whether, like the GH4, the frame rates are determined by the region you purchase it in. Features include a 3.5” flip out LCD screen, dual XLR audio inputs, Internal ND filters and separate control rings for focus, iris and zoom.Īs the B+H video points out the smaller sensor will produce a noisier image in low light than most large sensor camcorders, but when recording in HD the image will benefit from better noise levels thanks to in-camera downscaling of the 4K image to HD (rather than pixel binning or a sensor crop to achieve the HD). Clearly it will not have the look and feel of a large sensor camera but this is balanced against the convenience of having everything required for 4K run-and-gun shooting in a small package. The HC-X1000 has a 20x optical zoom lens coupled with a 1/2.3” BSI Sensor. It can record in different file formats with MP4, MOV and AVCHD all offered depending on the resolution and frame rate.ī+H Photo have had an early look at the camera and produced the video above. The new Panasonic HC-X1000 is a conventional camcorder design but with 4K recording at up to 60fps at 150Mbps or alternatively HD recording at up to 200 Mbps in ALL-I mode. 2014 is clearly the year of the 4K camera.
