Panasonic will be bringing a new premium handheld 4K camcorder to market called HC-X1.Pitched as a tool designed for “working professionals looking to
create stunning 4K video content,” it can record video in every
resolution from Full HD to 4K Ultra HD.
The camcorder also features a 1-inch MOS sensor and 20x zoom lens,
which Panasonic promise will provide “outstanding image quality and
flexibility for excellent results whatever the shooting situation.”
According to Panasonic senior product manage Doug Campbell, “This
camcorder combines the superior imaging and editing flexibility of 4K
with high mobility and operational ease to meet professional demands.”
It’s equipped with two XLR audio input channels with “switchable +48V
phantom power and manual volume controls, allowing the use of
professional microphones to record high-quality sound in either 16-bit
linear PCM when shooting MOV/MP4 video, or Dolby Digital audio when
shooting AVCHD video.”
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The product is also rigged up to get the most out of its dual SD card
slots, allowing additional freedom. Users will be able to configure the
HC-X1 to record to one or both SD cards at any time, in different
formats and even hot-swapping them to enable for a continuous stream of
video content.
The HC-X1 will be available for Australian customers in December. Pricing details to be announced.
