Reviewing the channel's new camera: Panasonic HC-VX981k

Bought a new camcorder not that long ago to replace the vixia hf-r800. I figured making a review on it couldn't hurt. So just how does the Panasonic HC-VX981k stack up to the Vixia?
Sorry for the video length. It was a bit too difficult to trim it down any further.
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[@michaeltrabert4764]

Most useful review I've found. Thanks a bunch.

[@janeseymour5226]

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[@petersterling5334]

Great Video. Very informative.

[@SciFiDreamer]

Dose the Panasonic HC-VX981 display military time or standard?

[@fdsdfsdfsdfsd]

is it true that in auto mode the camera changes the shutter speed to even 1/1500 on a sunny day?

[@TheZacharyMartinShow]

It does have a boom out though right?

[@mccombsedc]

What’s a good tripod for this camcorder?

[@techluse]

just about anything works fine. lots of good tripods can be obtained at thrift stores. i use my dslr tripod because i swap between the 2 devices, so i mounted a quickplate from another tripod on the camcorder. if you want more freedom in adjustability, i do recommend one with a ball head on it.

[@jettschenker]

The vixia requires a powered microphone that has it's own battery.

[@EricFullwood]

The VIXIA series needs a powered external mic.

[@Bynumkelleyfishes1]

Hey I bought it used and it didn’t come with a battery charger. Can it be charged with a cord?

[@techluse]

it can be charged with any appropriate voltage/amperage charger, so long as you have the cord for the charging port. you can even run the camera using a battery bank.

[@techluse]

the camera cannot be charged via its usb connector, however.