Panasonic HC-X1500E UHD 4K HDMI Camcorder with 24x Zoom Lens - PANHCX1500E
Panasonic HC-X1500E UHD 4K HDMI Camcorder with 24x Zoom Lens - PAN-HCX1500E -
FEATURES
- Record up to UHD 4K60 Video, HDMI Out
- 1/2.5" 8.29M MOS Sensor, Venus Engine
- 24x Optical Zoom, 48x Digital iZoom
- 120 fps Slow Motion, Live RTP Streaming
The Industry’s Smallest, and Lightest* 4K 60p Director’s Camcorder.
Panasonic has launched three of the industry's smallest and lightest [*1] 4K 60p camcorders: HC-X1500, HC-X2000 and AG-CX10. Packed into a compact body to offer the mobility and portability demanded by professionals, the new models enable high-quality 4K 60p recording and achieve high-spec optical performance with a Wide-Angle 25mm [*2] Lens and 32x i.ZOOM (4K recording).
The new models are packed with professional functions, such as Two Manual Rings, an ND Filter, a Built-in LED Video Light [*3], and 24-bit High-Resolution Linear PCM Audio Recording. In addition, Panasonic's exclusive high-precision AF provides high-speed, accurate focusing for both 4K and Full-HD shooting. For video recording, the models support 4:2:2 10bit Internal Recording [*4] and the new, high-efficiency HEVC codec. Various recording formats can also be selected, and built-in Wi-Fi supports HD Live Streaming using just the camcorder.
The AG-CX10 supports the broadcaster-targeted P2 MXF File Format, including AVC-Intra100 and AVC-Intra50 which are due via a future update in Summer 2020. It is also equipped with Ethernet HD Live Streaming and an NDI|HX [*5] compatible IP connection function, with connectivity provided for use as a live camera.
Panasonic continues to offer camcorders that meet a wide variety of needs, from directors recording on location and newsgathering to high-amateurs recording 4K content.
*1 For a camcorder with an integrated lens capable of 4K 60p recording (as of January 6th, 2020. Panasonic research).
*2 35mm camera equivalent.
*3 Except the HC-X1500.
*4 Up to 4K30p.
*5 Requires licence purchase
SPECIFICATIONS
| SENSOR | |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.5-type (inch) MOS Sensor |
| Effective Pixels | 8.29 megapixels |
| LENS | |
| F Value | F1.8 ― 4.0 |
| Optical Zoom | 24x |
| Focal Length | 4.12 ― 98.9mm |
| 35 mm Film Camera Equivalent | 25.0 ― 600.0 mm |
| Filter Diameter | 62 mm |
| Lens Brand | Leica Dicomar Lens |
| CAMERA | |
| Minimum Illumination | 1.5 lx (F1.8, Super Gain +, 1/30) |
| Focus | Auto / Manual |
| Zoom | Intelligent Zoom OFF: 24x, Intelligent Zoom ON: Max. 48x (UHD 32x), Digital Zoom: 2x / 5x / 10x |
| ND Filter | 1/4, 1/16, 1/64, OFF |
| IR Filter | Incorporates the ON/OFF control function |
| White Balance | Auto / ATW LOCK / 3200K / 5600K / VAR (2000K—15000K) / Ach Fixed / Bch Fixed |
| Shutter Speed - 59.94 Hz mode | 59.94i/59.94p: 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500,1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec 29.97p: 1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500,1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec 23.98p: 1/24, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec |
| Shutter Speed -50 Hz mode | 50i/50p: 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec 25p: 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec |
| Slow Shutter Speed - 59.94 Hz mode | 59.94i/59.94p: 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 sec, 29.97p: 1/8, 1/15 sec, 23.98p: 1/6, 1/12 sec |
| Slow Shutter Speed - 50 Hz mode | 50i/50p: 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 sec, 25p: 1/6, 1/12 sec |
| Super Slow Recording Frame Rate- 59.94 Hz mode | FHD 120 fps (1/2 speed at 60p, 1/4 speed at 30p, 1/5 speed at 24p) |
| Super Slow Recording Frame Rate- 50 Hz mode | FHD 100 fps (1/2 speed at 50p, 1/4 speed at 25p) |
| Iris | Auto / Manual |
| Image Stabiliser | Ball O.I.S., 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. (UHD/FHD) |
| RECORDING | |
| Recording Media | SDHC/SDXC Memory Card |
| Recording Format | MOV, MP4, AVCHD |
| Video Compression Method | MOV/MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, H.265/MPEG-H HEVC Main10 Profile AVCHD: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile |
| Audio Compression Method | MOV: LPCM (24bit 2ch) MP4: AAC (16bit 2ch) AVCHD: Dolby Audio (16bit 2ch) |
| System Frequency | 59.94Hz / 50.00Hz |
| Recording / Playback Mode - MOV (HEVC) | [4:2:0 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC 200M: Average 200Mbps (VBR) UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HEVC 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR) |
| Recording / Playback Mode - MOV | [4:2:0 8bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR) UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR) [4:2:2 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR) FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p 200M (ALL-Intra): Average 200Mbps (VBR) FHD 1920x1080 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 100M (ALL-Intra): Average 100Mbps (VBR) FHD 1920x1080 59.94i/50i 100M (ALL-Intra): Average 100Mbps (VBR) FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR) FHD 1920x1080 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p/59.94i/50.00i 50M: Average 50Mbps (VBR) |
| Recording / Playback Mode -MP4 (HEVC) | [4:2:0 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR) UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HEVC 72M: Average 72Mbps (VBR) |
| Recording / Playback Mode - MP4 | [4:2:0 8bit] UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 72M: Average 72Mbps (VBR) FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p/23.98p 50M: Average 50Mbps (VBR) |
| Recording / Playback Mode - AVCHD | [4:2:0 8bit] PS 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p: Average 25Mbps (VBR) PH 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i/23.98p: Average 21Mbps (VBR) HA 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i: Average 17Mbps (VBR) PM 1280x720 59.94p/50.00p: Average 8Mbps (VBR) |
| Recording / Playback Mode - P2 | - |
| LIVE STREAMING | |
| Video Compression Format | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile, High Profile |
| Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (FHD), 1280 x 720 (HD), 640 x 360, 320 x 180 |
| Streaming Method | Unicast, Multicast |
| Frame Rate | System frequency = 59.94 Hz: 30 fps, 60 fps, System frequency = 50.00 Hz: 25 fps, 50 fps |
| Bit Rate | 24 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 16 Mbps, 14 Mbps, 8 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 3 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1.5 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 0.7 Mbps, 0.5 Mbps |
| Audio Compression Format | AAC-LC, 48 kHz/16 bit, 2ch |
| Network Protocol | RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS |
| STILL IMAGE | |
| Recording Format | JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2) |
| Recording Image Size | Video Playback Mode: 3840 x 2160 (16:9), 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 1280 x 720 (16:9) |
| GENERAL | |
| Power Supply | 7.28V (Battery) / 12V (AC Adaptor) |
| Power Consumption | 14.4W (LCD Monitor) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 129 x 93 x 257 mm (5.08 x 3.66 x 10.1 inch) |
| Weight | Body: approx. 0.9kg (1.98 lb) (body only, excluding handle, lens hood, battery, and accessories) Shooting: approx. 1.2kg (2.65 lb) (including lens hood, battery, and eyecup) |
| LCD Monitor | 8.88 cm (3.5-inch) Wide LCD monitor (About 2,760,000 dots) (For Europe), 3.5-inch Wide LCD monitor (About 2,760,000 dots) (For North America / Asia) |
| Viewfinder | 0.61 cm (0.24-inch) Wide EVF (About 1,560,000 dots) (For Europe), 0.24-inch Wide EVF (About 1,560,000 dots) (For North America / Asia) |
| Manual Ring | Focus / Zoom or Iris |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes |
| LED Video Light | - |
| INTERFACE | |
| Video - SDI OUT | - |
| Video - HDMI | Type A x 1 (VIERA Link not supported) Output format: 2160/59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p, 1080/59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p/59.94i/50.00i, 720/59.94p/50.00p, 480/59.94p, 576/50.00p |
| Audio Input | Built-in Microphone: Stereo microphone Microphone Input: 3.5mm stereo mini jack x 1 XLR Input: - |
| Audio Output | SDI: - HDMI: 2 ch (LPCM 24bit) Headphone: 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack x 1, Speaker : 15 mm diameter, round x 1 |
| Other Input/Output | Camera Remote: 2.5mm super mini jack x 1, USB 2.0 HOST: - , USB 2.0 DEVICE: Micro-AB connector, 5-pin, mass storage function (read only), DC IN: DC 12V (11.4V ― 12.6V) EIAJ Type4 |
| WI-FI | |
| Standard | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Frequency | 2.4GHz band |
VERSATILE 4K 60P PERFORMANCE
The industry's smallest and lightest* 4K 60p camcorder packs remarkable optical performance and professional functionality into a mobile compact body with no compromise in image quality.
* For a camcorder with an integrated lens capable of 4K 60p recording (as of January 6th, 2020. Panasonic research).
INDUSTRY'S SMALLEST AND LIGHTEST 4K/60P CAMCORDER
Professional shooting everywhere: HC-X1500 packs advanced functions in a well-balanced body to excel both in functionality and mobility. A new ultrathin fan disperses the heat to allow the construction of the industry's smallest and lightest 4K/60p-camcorder and very low power consumption.
FLEXIBLE FRAMING WITH 25MM* WIDE-ANGLE AND 24X OPTICAL ZOOM
The lens covers the range from 25mm wide-angle to 600mm tele with a 24x zoom. i.ZOOM achieves 32x zoom with 4K resolution, and 48x zoom with FHD.
* 35mm camera equivalent.
HIGH-PRECISION AF
Face detection helps you keep the focus on your main subject - even when it is turned sideways to the camera. Distance and exposure are being tracked precisely incorporating the live data read-out from the sensor and sophisticated colour recognition.
5-AXIS HYBRID IMAGE STABILISATION
In addition to the Optical Image Stabilisation in the lens, Electronic Image Stabilisation detects and corrects camera shake. The lens O.I.S. system incorporates balls to drive the motor, which reduces friction and improves the correction of blurring caused by natural handheld camera shake.
4:2:2 10-BIT INTERNAL RECORDING
Allowing you to capture more colour information in 4:2:2 10-bit, the HC-X1500 supports 10-bit Full HD in 59.94p/50p (100 Mbps) and 4K-recording in 29.97p/25p (200 Mbps) on SD-card. Via HDMI output, you can record 4K/10-bit files even in 59.94p/50p.
FULL-HD LIVE STREAMING
RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS-compatible HD streaming enables direct connection and distribution of relays for concerts, sports events, and news flashes to Facebook, YouTube, etc.
* The handle unit and mic are optional.
WIRELESS CONTROL FROM A TABLET OR SMARTPHONE
A Wi-Fi module is built-in, so a Wi-Fi connection of only the body is possible. Using a tablet or smartphone app HC ROP, wireless camera settings, and lens control are also possible.
TWO MANUAL RINGS
Two Manual Rings are provided, one for focusing and the other for zoom or iris operation. The use of the Manual Rings is improved by using different-sized rings in the front and rear, so they can be distinguished by the fingers.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
- 1x Panasonic HC-X1500E
- 1x AC Adapter
- 1x AC Cable
- 1x Rechargeable Battery Pack (5,900mAh)
- 1x Eye Cup
- 1x Lens Hood
