Panasonic HC-VX870K 4K Ultra HD Flash Memory Camcorder HC-VX870K

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20x opitical
ergonomic
lots of features
stabilization

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I bought this to replace my Sony DVD camcorder. I couldn’t find any other DVD camcorders which would have been my first choice. However this camcorder can connect to my computer and creating a DVD from the computer works great. I can play the DVDs on my DVD player with no issues.

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This is one of the best camcorders if you are a person that film in dark areas. Hopefully this would lead the way for other brands to make at least one of they’re cameras with a light assist.

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After many many years with my old movie camera I finally needed an upgrade. I’m glad my hours of online searching led me to this fantastic camcorder. I’ve used it for a month now and am still learning all of it’s features.
I love the clarity of the videos and also all the setting you can set for pictures and video. This camcorder can make my shots look closer to professional shots. I had read a review about the sound not being that good, but I haven’t noticed any thing with my unit.
I had read the battery takes 1 1/2 hours to fully charge so I bought two extra batteries for UN-interrupted filming. Like my last camcorder, this one only charges the battery when connected to the camcorder. I filmed 3 days of activities during this past fourth of July with our entire family and never ran out of power during a days shoot. I plugged it in at night and never had to actually use the extra batteries. It is nice to know that you can continue filming when having the extra batteries. I would have no problem now filming an entire wedding without worrying about running out of power.
I like the feel of the camera and all of the function buttons and pretty much self explanatory. Zoom is really great and I got some shots this past weekend of some fawns and a couple of turkeys on our up North property.
I went ahead a bought the 256 card and have not had to transfer anything I’ve shot for the past 3 weeks. That really saves some time and allows you the freedom of not being a slave to emptying a full SD card. When I did transfer the videos and pictures, they came out great on the PC.
I haven’t worked with the w-fi or some of the other trick features yet but am looking forward to it. I love this camcorder and would suggest it for the price and features to anyone. Glad I did the research to find this jewel.

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Great quality. Easily hooks to my TV for viewing. We use it to record our kids sports.

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Bought this to make an amateur music video. It worked great. Very professional quality. Filmed an action scene and it was very steady. Love it.

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Use this to film my sons hockey games. Battery last the entire game.

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I am using this camera in elementary classrooms, and so far, so good.
I would give it 5 stars if the cold shoe was built into the camera. It is an addition that plugs into the camera. But I appreciate that capacity, and the input for an external microphone (I have a Rode mic). Overall, a very nice camcorder.

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I use this camera in various conditions of weather. The best feature in the audio department; it actually has a great wind guard protection for the outside elements. It does not get rid of all wind noise, but it certainly decreases it dramatically!
The video capture is great, especially when leaving a lit area and into a darker area; the automatic light comes on and does an excellent job of capturing images.
Great camera for a beginner.

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I wanted to record in 4K Ultra HD, with High Dynamic Range, and with 5.1 Channel Sound. This camcorder can do those three things, just not at the same time. I’m no expert, but I believe I’ve made every adjustment possible and still can’t get as nice of a picture as I can get with my iPhone. The only thing I’m missing out on is the 20x optical zoom. You can even record in HEVC on a smartphone. The files this camcorder saves are annoying huge.