Product Description
The Panasonic HC - X1500 is a remarkable, small and lightweight 4K 60p professional video camera. It's perfect for professionals who need on - site mobility and portability, enabling high - quality 4K 60p recording. With a wide - angle 25mm lens and 32x i.ZOOM during 4K recording, it achieves high - spec optical performance. Panasonic's exclusive high - precision AF ensures high - speed and accurate focusing for both 4K and Full - HD shooting.
**Key Features**:
- Manual rings, ND filters, 24 - bit high - resolution linear PCM audio recording, 4:2:2 10 - bit internal recording, and double SD card slots.
- Built - in Wi - Fi supports HD live streaming.
- Compact and light body with heat - dispersing design for 4K 60p recording.
- Wide - angle 25mm 24x optical zoom with 5 - Axis Hybrid O.I.S for stable and sharp images.
- A 3.5 - inch monitor (2,760K - dots) with an electrostatic touch panel and an up/down tiltable viewfinder (1,555K - dot), with simultaneous LCD output.
**Technical Specifications**:
- **Imaging**: 8.57 Megapixel actual sensor resolution, 8.29 Megapixel effective, 1/2.5” MOS Sensor, optical image stabilization in the integrated lens, mechanical ND filter wheel, shutter speed from 1/1 to 1/30 sec, gain from 0 to 30 dB, 1.5 Lux minimum illumination at 1/30 shutter speed, and white balance from 2000 to 15,000K.
- **Lens**: Focal length from 4.1 to 98.9mm (35mm equivalent: 25 to 600mm), 24x optical zoom, 48x max digital zoom, f/1.8 max aperture, f/4 min aperture, 14 elements in 11 groups, and 62 mm filter size.
- **Recording**: Multiple recording modes including AVCHD/MOV/MP4 in different bit - depths and frame rates, variable frame rates up to 120 fps, JPEG still image support, and IP streaming options (RTMP, RTP, RTSP).
- **Interface**: 1 x HDMI output, 1 x 1/8” / 3.5 mm stereo headphone output, stereo built - in microphone, 1 x USB Micro - B input, 1 x 2.5 mm output, and 2.4 GHz Wi - Fi 4.
- **Monitor**: 3.5” size, 2,760,000 - dot resolution, articulating touchscreen LCD, and an EVF with 0.24” screen size and 1,560,000 - dot resolution.
- **Power**: Panasonic AG - VBR Series battery, 1 x barrel (12 VDC) input, and 7.9 W power consumption.
- **Environmental**: Operating temperature from 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) and humidity from 10 to 80%.
- **Physical**: 1 x multi - Interface shoe, 1/4” - 20 female tripod mounting thread, no built - in light, dimensions of 10.12 x 5.08 x 3.66” (257 x 129 x 93 mm) without handle, and 2.65 lb (1.2 kg) weight.
Using the Panasonic HC - X1500 is quite straightforward. First, make sure the battery is fully charged or connect it to a power source using the barrel input. Insert your SD cards into the double SD card slots to start recording.
For shooting, you can use the manual rings to adjust focus, zoom, and iris according to your needs. The high - precision AF can also handle focusing for you automatically, whether you're shooting in 4K or Full - HD. If you're in a bright environment, use the ND filters to control the amount of light entering the lens.
When it comes to live streaming, simply connect to a Wi - Fi network and start streaming in HD. You can use the 3.5 - inch monitor with the electrostatic touch panel or the tiltable viewfinder to frame your shots.
**Maintenance Tips**:
- Keep the lens clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the lens coating.
- After each use, remove the SD cards and store them in a safe place. This helps protect your recorded data.
- If you're not using the camera for a long time, store it in a dry and cool place. Make sure to remove the battery to prevent any potential damage.
**Safety Notes**:
- Don't expose the camera to extreme temperatures or high humidity. This could cause damage to the internal components.
- When handling the camera, be gentle with the delicate parts like the monitor and viewfinder. Avoid applying too much pressure.
- Always follow the proper procedures when connecting and disconnecting cables to prevent any electrical damage.
