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Panasonic HC-X1500 - Cinematic Footage, bokeh and good low light performance? Yeah right!
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
- Follow up to my review of Panasonic HC-X1500. Cinematic footage, bokeh, low light performance and stabilization discussed.
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Running Order
00:00 Start
00:14 Introductions
01:05 Cinematic Footage
04:00 Bokeh
05:34 Low Light Performance
09:21 Gimbal Like Stabilization?
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Do you love camcorders?
I do, they are awesome, i can make my music videos, and other fun stuff.!
I do love camcorders. I used the HC-X2000 to get nearly all the shots in this video: ruclips.net/video/6SLOMZGU8cs/видео.html that weren't driving, GoPro, or drone shots. Cinematic with bokeh too :)
YES! For sure!
Yes.
@@MVVblog Ciao Marco!! Un mesetto fa ho comprato poi una 1500 usata e mi ci trovo benissimo! Il venditore tedesco mi ha detto che vi è stata una serie con dei difetti sull'elettronica troppo aggressiva per riduzione rumore. In ogni caso per prima cosa ho impostato il limite degli ISO a 15 db....
Really good video. Thanks for taking the time to put it up for me and everyone else. It's always nice to find videos and information that help us solve problems.
Glad it was helpful!
One the best overview on this camera. This X1500 has exactly the same 1/2.5" sensor and same 25-600 lens with the same stabilization as the VXF1 or VX1, still the X1500 costs more than twice as more? Why is that and is it worth the enormous price difference? My explanation would be that basically it's the 10-bit 4.2.0 4K/60 or 10-bit 4.2.2 4K/30 is that you have to pay. You haven't mentioned explicitly 10-bit but when I was listening to your talk on how is it possible to manipulate the image when editing the video but it's pretty sure because of the high bitrate and color depth of the video files. When light is abundant, it really doesn't matter the sensor size. Still, I'd say that the sensor size is only one tenth of the A7S you mentioned and no way you can can compensate the look of a 200mm f2.8 lens even when you have a 600mm FOV lens on the FX1000. On the other hand, since 4K full frame cameras are not expensive any more, not at all, this X1500 with its 25-600 zoom range 10-bit video is an excellent tool for daylight videography as a complement (not compliment).
After about a minute in I just subscribe, keep it up!
thank you so much!
I love the quality of your videos. The lighting is gorgeous. What camera are you using to record these videos?
thank you very much!
I use Nikon Z6 and Sigma 50mm f1.4 Art to record me talking. All my product shots are done with Sony a7sII or a7III
I always preferred bad looking hdr footage and color correcting it myself in premiere. I think this will be my next camcorder. Thank you for the review!
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video! I have this beast and I am happy with it for my product reviews!
Thank you! Great to hear!
Thank your for sharing this! Nice work and I appreciate the generosity of your time.
Thank you!
Excellent Video. I've just bought an X1500 and plan buying the top handle soon. I'm mostly shooting with a GH5 at the moment, but have always loved Camcorders for their fast point and shoot abilities. For anyone wanting to do a film with gritty documentary look or even a found footage horror film, a camcorder can sometimes be a better choice than a Mirrorless or even Cinema Camera. It's just a matter of matching the type of camera to the style / visual look of film you're wanting 🙂
How do get color correction programs and how to install? In our laptop/ computer?
any video editing software on the computer
This is excellent, thanks so much for the effort Pavel, it is much appreciated!
Glad it was helpful!
What are the settings I should make to X1500 in low light? (so I will have a lot of good info during post-processing)
there is no substitute to the lack of light. This camera is NOT amazing in a very low light.
Great and very informative video! Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
What program is it to twick the videos? Like to slow partial of video?
Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, iMovie etc.
First time I watch one of your videos while searching for a decent camcorder for live events. This video is great Sir. You know your stuff and your image quality is awesome! Thank you for the making this video.
Thank you very much!
I am working on a review of Panasonic HC-X2 right now. It's coming out next week
@@PavSZ I am looking at that and the XF605 from canon. Can’t wait to see it.
Can you suggest me some little professional camcorders with "good" or better low light? Thank you
Same question here.. Struggling for an alternative
Not sure if they really exist and also it all depends what you define as low light.
Camcorders in general are not designed to perform well when there is no light available
Thanks for going in depth with this. The only thing keeping this from being an easy decision for me is the lack of a log or even flat profile. Everything else is perfectly reasonable. I haven’t been able to find a comparable camcorder that does have those profiles, though so 🤷🏻♂️
maybe the next version will have log
Hi 1 question please answer. My eye finder not focusing ?! Only focusing on display ?! Whats the mater ??!!
sorry, no idea
Спасибо! Купил именно такую камеру + ручку 👍👍
Is there any way to lock the exposure? Im filming in a church where the sunlight hits on and off.. It would be nice to zoom in whithout darkening the picture. Thanks/John
that's what this camera does - the aperture/iris has to change when zooming in if you start from the widest setting. If you change iris to smaller opening (higher f number) it should not go darker when zooming in but you'll need more light for the image to look good
Excellent review of this camcorder, although nothing was said about the focus. Greetings!
This was a follow up to my main review of this camcorder and just an overview
Hello. I would need to connect the camera as a webcam to my computer. I need to do an online transfer via OBS Studio and I don't know how to do it all. It is possible to make a detailed guide on how to do this. Thank you
I think you will need a some kind of converter as the camera can't be used as a webcam straight out of the box. I don't have it to check it out or make any more videos about it anymore
Thanks again, Brother!! Your reviews are fantastic. New subscriber here. 👍🏾👍🏾
Thank you so much!
@@PavSZ Very Welcome, my Friend! Best Wishes to you. :)
Hi, the image from the lcd monitor and what comes off the recorded file does not look the same? How can I fix it?
There is so many reasons why this happens that it is impossible to answer your question. This is the same with all cameras.
Use better monitor with your computer. Film in correct settings, colour profile. Learn how to colour grade in edit etc. etc.
Very useful information. Thanks. Not yet decided but I might invest in one.
still decent camera in 2023
The list of available codecs on this camera is endless!! Which 1 should I choose?
you should choose a correct one for your needs
Great review! Question: I use the HC-X2000 Camcorder to stream with Atem mini extreme by connecting it with an HDMI cable (I'm not in rec) after 5 minutes the camera turns off. How can I deactivate stand by. Thanks!
it should not be doing this.
Unfortunately I have no answer for you as I simply don't know. sorry
Hello. Great video. I need help. I’m trying to source a fluid head tripod for this camera - I have a few different ones but the camera doesn’t fit on the plate because of the wide body - has anyone bought the perfect tripod? Thanks
you need a video head with a long plate like this one: www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/befree-live-compact-and-lightweight-fluid-video-head-mvh400ah/
@@PavSZ thank you so much for the quick response. I will take a look. Is there any tripods with more supported legs? I film football, so it needs to be strong and not easily moved - if that makes sense. Appreciate it!
Awesome video. Very informative!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!
Cheers Pav, another top video
Thanks Lee! Thanks for letting me use your camcorder to make this video with 👍🏻😉
Great video, now the x1500E is out i'm hoping may be i'll find the x1500 on the second hand market. But no luck yet
I didn't even know that there is a new version out!!! need to check it out.
Good luck finding one of these on the second hand market
When do you think people will change with technology and NOT use the term Filming or Taping. It made sense when we used Film & Tape, why not use a new term, like Recording !!?? Looking to buy this camcorder. Thx for the video.
you got the point!
I think it will change eventually with the newer generations
Great review 👏🏻
Thank you!
Hello, may I ask which special official software can be used to import the video recorded by Panasonic HC-X1500 into the computer? Copying directly with a card reader I am afraid that the long video will be split into multiple files by 2G each.
This really shouldn't happen on any modern computer these days.
I never heard of special software to import files from the camera to the computer.
Maybe someone else can advise on this
@@PavSZ "PlayMemories Home", Sony has such software. Instead of importing files from the camera into the computer, when the card reader is inserted into the computer, the software will automatically recognize the import without dividing the files.
Thanks to your reviews I bought this cam. I am editting with Apple FinalCutproX but the finder does not find this cam and so fcpX does not find it too. I can only import footage from the card with means that fcpX mentions no selecting of date by recordering of the footage but only the date of importing. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for help!
I don't think Mac supports those files in finder. You should be able to import them to a folder on a computer manually and try importing that to FCP. You could also try converting the files first to compatible format
@@PavSZ thanks for reply but it seems after better reading the menufuntions yes it is possible import ing files directly into fcpX via the importmenu! choose menu/other/usb device/cardreader mode/yes. It does not hold this setting so you have to this each time importing files.
Thanks for a good video.
Do you have a good comparison video between the 1500 and the UG180?
Thanks for watching!
sorry no, this is the only camcorder that I have ever used
Which camcorder has the shortest input delay in switching from recording to playback mode? I hate those 3-5 seconds in waiting to view the clip you just recorded!
I can honestly say that it is always the one that you don't have 😉
I wondered how if using the neutral density filters would affect bokeh- by maybe tricking the camera to widen aperture.
it wouldn't - ND filters only darken the picture. This camera has got ND filters build in anyway
@@PavSZ yeah, that’s what I meant. I bought one last week mostly to do college soccer games. I was playing w those built in filters wondering if having less light coming in might “trick” it into opening up in Auto. But I’m very ignorant in the science of photography
hi there,
Yes, it will affect it! It is widely used at daylight, to be able to widen the apeture to get the same light with the same Shutterspeed, ISO-Settings. Thats the only way, you can get a sweet and short field of depth at daylight.
@@PavSZ yes, so thats why you can widen the aperture and get a "better" bokeh/ unsharpness in the background. So the build in ND-Filters is awesome during strong daylight.
Thank you for such an informative presentation. You have an awesome voice that serves very well in voice media.
Wow, thank you!
I love camcorders too, right now i have the Panasonic HMC40 wich is a good camera but right now is too old, i usually use it for social events like, wedding and all that stuff. With my actual camcorder i love the quality footage is there any difference with my actual and this one?
Did you recommend this camcorder for social filmmaking like weddings, sweet 15 and all that stuff??
I can't tell you what the difference is. I have never used HMC40.
This camera is certainly capable for filming events but you have to bare in mind that it's not the best in low light. It won't perform miracles when is too dark
hi. loved your video. I have purchased this camera, but I have some issues by finding the best rec format. what do you suggest filming inside and outside using this camera?
there is no simple answer to your question.
Try different formats and see which one looks OK to you - you don't need the highest quality settings for watching your videos on TV or for uploading to web.
Thanks, very informative video. I consider to buy this camera with VW-HU1E handle. How is the audio quality with internal and external microphone? I would like to use my Rode NTG2 via XLR, would it fit?
the sound is really decent and NTG2 should fit OK - I'll google it first though
I want to know what would be the best in low light video at 60fps between a camcorder at around £3000 and a high end smartphone such as the Vivo X70 Pro Plus, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, iPhone 13 Pro and Huawei P50 Pro etc, so basically a £2000 high end camcorder or a high end smartphone, which would be best in low light for 60fps video, ok camcorders for PAL Regions would do 50fps so same model in NTSC parts so all are equal at 60fps.
none of these devices are designed to work brilliantly in low light. The sensors are too small. In some cases the phones might be better as they will be 'smarter' adjusting for the lack of light but none of them are suitable for that kind of scenarios in my opinion
Will the DJI wireless mic work on this camera?
I can't see why not
Does this camcorder have an internal ND filter like the sony handycam 100? Love the video, very informative!
Not that I know of
Thanks for watching!
@@PavSZ watching one of you other videos on this camera, and you mentioned it has 3. I should've watched more of your videos. I appreciate the quick response!
@@BeachBomberFishing I should rephrase my answer. I don't remember.
I don't own this camcorder and only had it few times to make videos about it. Sorry.
Best to ask uncle Google about it
Hello !! thank you for your videos !! One month that i'm looking for a cam^^ I'm just hesitating today beetween the HCX 1500 and the SONY AX700.. At this time-december 2021-, always considering the HCX1500 is still THE good choice ? thank you for your return..Best regards / JF-COLMAR
Nice Footages. I'm Wondering if You can Remove The Battery Easily while the Camera is Mounted on a Tripod?
Yes you can!
Help me. Does the X1500 or AG-UX90 do better in the dark? In general, which is better?
I can't tell as I have never used AG-UX90 camera but generally speaking these cameras are not designed to work well in the dark
Thank you for the video. Much appreciated.
Could you please tell what software you're using 7:00
Thank You.
Adobe Premiere
Can you please explain how to change my focus wheel to make it an iris adjustment Julio
I don't actually own this camera. I had it several times on long term loans from Panasonic. Hard to advise without actually holding the camera in my hands.
The best solution would be to download the manual in pdf so you can search through it
Hi Pav. Excellent video as always. Please can you tell me if it has a macro function or what is it's closest focusing distance.
there is no proper macro function, you just zoom in to get closer to your subject. I don't know the minimum distance. Sorry.
Thanks Pav
very cool video! I'm seriously considering a camcorder and was really excited about this one, but the limitations it has with low-light is really disappointing :( Are all camcorders bad in low-light? what is the sensor size in this HC-X1500? Is there any other camcorders similar to the size of this one but with a bigger sensor? Any info would be greatly appreciated! thanks!
what do you define as low light? I have filmed a lot with this camera in "low light". I use artificial light to give the scene enough light for the camera to perform right but the footage to look like it was filmed in a room lit just with a candle.
This is no different for all cameras. I usually film with full frame and Sony cameras and they are not good in no light situations either. You need to manage your expectations and your light in low light situations
Can the files from
a camcorder be colour graded etc like you would with a mirrorless???
yes but it does not offer V-log flat colour profile.
A friend has this model, while I still use a VX1 @ 30p, I get better low light video from the VX1, I just whish it has 60fps too.
Very, very clever, Pav.
Thanks Matt! I hope you are ok
HC-X1500 vs. AX700 - I'm really on the fence. I need a run & gun video solution for golf course content. My iPhone 12 Pro is honestly just not impressive to me for this task, and the lack of a good optical zoom is a killer. I definitely want to be able to shoot in SHARP 4k/30, 60fps isn't necessarily a deal breaker. Also, my autofocus on the GH5 is TERRIBLE so I have trust issues with Panasonic in that regard. How's the AF honestly perform on the 1500? I know the AX700 is a 1" sensor whereas the sensor in the 1500 is much smaller.
I have never used AX700 so I can't really comment on that.
AF of HC-X1500 is OK. Maybe not ground breaking but certainly much better than on GH5
@@PavSZ I appreciate you taking the time to reply. The panasonic has more of a saturated appearance which I admit is kind of pleasing to the eye, but there's no doubt the ax700 is sharper and has the 1" sensor size...plus you could add in a bit of saturation in post. I'm seeing them brand new for under $1400 now, which seems like a great deal for the image quality. I won't ever need 4k60.
How did you ever think of using an "iphone" for run n gun?! 😞
@@ricr.4669 because the new iPhone pro shoots better daylight video than many affordable 1-2 year old consumer video cameras or dslr’s. Entire short films are shot on iPhone pros.
I use windows 10. This camera records in mp4 and Mov. Would it be
better quality for me to record in MOV, then convert to mp4 later? Do
you lose quality in doing so, compared to just recording in mp4?
mp4 is a compressed format - something is taken out of it in order for the files to be smaller.
Camera is going to deliver best results as it was optimised for it - converting .mov files to mp4 by yourself could result in huge files with no difference in quality or files too small and significantly lower quality. It would all depend on your knowledge of converting, compressions, codecs etc.
@@PavSZ i know nothing lol
@@PavSZ I see some coverters claiming no quality loss. Will have to see. Or just import the mov files into filmora wondershare. That is what I use. I just hate that I can't see what the video is in the preview if it's a mov file. Annoying . Just see a square shape . Luckily i bought the sony ax700 too. I liked both cameras for different things. Plus they are fun to have. Just made this video yesterday using the sony files. ruclips.net/video/O-qMdcNRUgQ/видео.html
Good afternoon. Thanks for the video. I bought such a camera yesterday and haven't figured out the settings yet. We travel a lot and mostly shoot on the street. What settings do you recommend? I will shoot 4K 25x. Thanks!
There is never one setting. Apart from fully AUTO, the settings will change depending on the time of the day, available light and what you are actually filming. You need to try different things to learn what you can do with it and what works the best for you
@@PavSZ Thank you very much. Logically. I just can't navigate the menu yet. Lots of fine tuning.
Great video. I plan on purchasing this camcorder so I can get a more cinematic feel to my projects. I do have one question though. Is it possible to take off the matte box?
it's a lens hood - yes, you can take it off
Hi Pav. Does this camera have the option to create proxies?
I'm not sure, sorry
Hello, I would like to know which one would you recommend if it is a panasonic x1500 or blackmagic studio camera 4k for broadcasts at events mounted on a tripod
Blackmagic cameras are in a different class than this camcorder. Both will be suitable for broadcasting. Panasonic camcorder gives you an option to stream directly to facebook or youtube when with Blackmagic you will need another streaming device to connect it to the computer
what camera are you filming yourself on?
I think this was filmed with Sony a7sIII and Sony 50mm f1.2 GM
Can you do a review of the Canon Vixia GX10 camcorder? It's been around for a few years, but I would be interested if you took a look at it.
It's just not something that I will be reviewing, sorry - there is a lot of camcorders out there and it's hard to obtain them for reviews.
@@PavSZ Thanks for the reply. I do enjoy your videos.
What camera and lens did you shoot this with
I think it was Nikon Z6 and Sigma 50mm f1.4
Good video, thank you. :)
Glad you liked it! thanks for watching!
For travel videos, how would you guess this to compare against an iPhone 12 Pro (not max).
no, this camera is not 'smart'
Is there an option to shoot in LOG settings? , amazing studio lighting by the way !
Thanks!
There is no LOG - Cine D and Cine V only
These cameras have a DRS setting that expands the dynamic range
Does it have a LANC port? Whereabouts? Asking for a friend.
no Lan socket - here is the manual: help.panasonic.ca/viewing/ALL/HC-X1500PP/OI/dvqx2023za-eng/dvqx2023za-eng.pdf
hi can i ask what are the differences between hc x1500 and hc x2000?
the top handle and XLR inputs with X2000
@@PavSZ thanks i sure knew it that way i asked to make sure :)
Hello. Can you tell me if it is possible to charge battery through usb cable? Thanks.
I'm not sure. I don't have the camera here to try it
May I ask what the post software is you were using here?
Premiere
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thanks
The only thing that puts me off buying is the lack of HLG
no V-log either. It does deliver OK colour but it is not a PRO camera
I've never been obsessed with narrow depth of field and bokeh with video. I find it a waste of TV real estate especially when viewing on a Panasonic 65" 4k HDR OLED TV.
I'm not sure how the footage from this camera would look on such a big TV.
There is always time and space for shallow depth of field. This camera is a different tool. It is point and shoot, practical camera, not cinematic workhorse.
do you know if there is a difference between HC-X1500 and e HC-X1500EE.... the EE model is the one available in ukraine
sorry, no idea ☹
U beat all smartphone
Maybe 😉
I want one!
still decent camcorder
Is it worth getting this over a wxf1?
no idea, never used wxf1. sorry
9:38 What's the name of that effect with slow motion cinematic?
colour grading? I don't know what you are referring to - it's just slowed down footage
@@PavSZ Sorry about that. Not the color grading just the effect of slowing down the footage is what I meant.
Is it easy to slow down footage in certain software like Sony Vegas without it looking like it's skipping frames?
@@kcfilmstudio yes, I have filmed everything in 60 frames per second, placed that footage in the 24 frames per second project (in Premiere) and slowed it down to 40% of its original speed
@@PavSZ This helps thank you!
I think I want it.
It's a decent camcorder
How is the autofocus performance?
it's pretty good - here is my full review of this camera: ruclips.net/video/xY38YrUzDgI/видео.html
When would you use 50hz compared to 59? Nothing in stupid manual
telling you why, when, nothing . Computer can't read MOV files or
HEVC. How do you fix that ? Software for this? Computer doesn't read anything recorded using 50hertz either. Nightmare.
Tricky questions!
50Hz is used in Europe. This is to do with electric currents. So at 50Hz you would use frame rates like 25fps, 50fps and 100fps to avoid artificial light flickering.
59 or 60Hz is used mainly in US (frame rates 24, 30, 60, 120 etc.)
I can't really advise on why your computer won't play those files.
I use Macbook Pro anb I also can't play most of the files recorded with this camcorder in my default player (quicktime) but they all play OK within Adobe Premiere when editing.
@@tricountyretail992 thanks
@@tricountyretail992 haven't tried it yet lol But hope so
Are there any others in the Panasonic range that shoot in 30fps? Most only do 24p
oh I don't know. I would think that they all do 30fps and 25fps as they are two main frame rates world wide (PAL and NTSC) and only some would do 24 and 23.97fps
@@PavSZ nope. Most don't do 30.
@@MrDogtown22 interesting
thank u
You're welcome!
which one is better? Canon Legria HF G70 or Panasonic HC-X1500GC
better for what? This is something that only you can answer based on what you need the camera for, how you will be using it and even your experience.
@@PavSZ I will use it for school events and volunteer activities
@@JeremiaAlfa you have to compare the specs side by side and decide which one is better for you. I have never used the Canon camera so I can't really advice but this Panasonic is OK, not brilliant in very low light though
panasonic x1500 vs sony ax700 which is better?
better for what?
Merci
thank you!
I bought it for live church transitions, and the results are a disaster very disappointed in its quality.
With natural light it works let's say fine, now inside some location with unnatural light there are start the quality problems.
that's how it is. I find that it works very well in bright conditions or under controlled light - anything else or when zooming in, is going to be worse.
Hello pls how min or hrs can he record pls
no recording time limits on camcorders
@@PavSZ I try do live streaming on the panasonic hc-x1500 and after 30min he went blank I add to on the camera back pls kindly help out pls 🙏
Hlo pav SZ
Is there any settings am missing because everything is being connected with the hdmi wen I start streaming with the panasonic hc-x1500 after some times he went blank and I will hv to ON the power to continue streaming need your help thanks
I own this camera. Can someone recommend to me the best steadicam / gimble type setup?
I've used it on Zhiyun Crane 2S without any problems
I just purchased the Zhiyun Crane 3Pro... just mounted it and cant wait to try it in action...
Hi can you change fps on this camcorder thanks very much.
yes
@@PavSZ like 1080p by 1920 25fps
Can you connect an ssd with the usb?
no, you can't
Camera nya, bagus sekali
it is ok!
Hi, Is It good for wedding videos?
maybe. that's the honest answer
France
???
I don’t know what you’re talking about... this camera is a low light beast! 😉
yeah right 😉
xin chao
thanks
This camera really is producing a great quality image but this orange/teal look has to go.... it's overdone and looks silly in my opinion.
I like it and still use it on a lot of my footage
Very cool una sega! Questa telecamera fa semplicemente schifo! L'ho comprata seguendo questi video e dopo una settimana di test mi sono arreso, è davvero pessima.
I'd lover to reply to your comment but I only speak English .... and Polish
หาเงินซื้อข่อย มักแล้วล่ะ หัวหน้า
I'd reply to your comment but I don't speak Thai, sorry
@@PavSZ I mean I like this camera. I'm about to buy