And the lens can quickly cover the entire zoom range, so you won't miss your shots. The optical 20X zoom lens covers the range from 24mm wide-angle to 480mm telephoto (35mm film equivalent at 4K 24p). The 24mm wide-angle setting on the lens (25.4mm equivalent in 16:9 aspect-ratio modes) offers a quick solution for shooting in tight spaces without requiring a bulky adapter that might affect image quality. Lens size and drive range for each of the 4 groups can be efficiently suppressed to optimise image quality and zoom power.ĭesigned specifically for the HC-X1, this lens maintains sharp images throughout its 20x optical zoom range. The HC-X1 comes complete with a 4-Drive Lens System that simultaneously and independently drives 4 element groups inside the lens. Combining the optical stabilisation with electronic stabilisation, detection and correction of vibration along 5 axes (pan, tilt, roll, horizontal, and vertical) becomes possible.īalancing flexibility and creative depth-of-field control, the 4K 1"-Type MOS Sensor is ideal for run-and-gun filmmaking as well as ENG-style productions. In HD shooting modes, activate the 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S. effectively reduces vibrations from hand-shake jitters all the way up to unstable shooting situations. With an expanded correction area, Advanced O.I.S.
1080p and 720p HD resolutions are also supported up to 60p in addition to super slow-motion. The HC-X1 4K camcorder supports DCI 4K at 24p and UHD up to 60p. A battery for powering the HC-X1 is included, along with a charger, and a power supply for fixed-position operating. Lens functions can also be controlled manually using the three lens rings, one for focus, one for zoom, and one for iris. Atop the handgrip sits a large zoom rocker for precise zoom control. Waveforms and scopes can be displayed to aid in exposure control. Alternatively, a 8.9 cm touchscreen is offered for monitoring and menu control. When handheld, the sharp OLED EVF is within easy reach. You can record to both cards simultaneously, either for backing up or recording high and low bit-rate files, or enable relay recording to capture a single file that spans multiple cards for longer recording times.Įrgonomically, the HC-X1 features a familiar handheld camcorder body with plenty of customisable control buttons for quickly accessing essential functions. 2 card slots are provided for increased flexibility. While 4K video formats may seem daunting, the HC-X1 manages to record them onto convenient SD cards (U3 rated or faster cards are required for video bit-rates above 100 Mbps) which are both small and robust.
At longer focal lengths, the 1"-type sensor facilitates background blur reminiscent of larger professional cinema cameras, enabling dramatic compositions without sacrificing versatility found in a compact, handheld form-factor. Whether producing event or ENG-style videos, or even a short film, the 20x optical zoom power of the lens starts from a wide 24mm equivalent FOV for shooting in tight spots or grabbing impressive establishing shots, and extends all the way out to 480mm equivalent FOV for getting in tight on far-away subjects. Featuring a large 1"-type 4K sensor, the HC-X1 is capable of recording video in DCI (4096x2160) as well as UHD (3840x2160) 4K resolutions. Bring your video productions into the world of 4K with the Panasonic HC-X1 4K Ultra HD Professional Camcorder.