Panasonic HC-X20 4K Mobile Camcorder: Rich Connectivity

Bring your mobile sports, event, or documentary footage workflows into the world of 4K with the Panasonic HC-X20 4K Mobile Camcorder with Rich Interfacing by .
Built around a large 1" 15.03MP 4K imager, the HC-X20 can capture high-quality, professional-grade footage in up to UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 10-little 4:2:2 resolutions.
You can additionally capture 1080p in VFR (variable shot rate) in 10 steps from 2 to 60 fps, as well as capture HD footage in a super-slow-motion setting at a shot rate up to 120 fps.
The X20 additionally incorporates numerous enhancements to the unit's high-speed AF with face recognition, a brighter display, UHD 4K picture stabilization, and built-in Wi-Fi.
Whether generating event or ENG-style videos or live broadcasting, the 20x optical zoom power of the optics starts from a wide 24mm equivalent FOV for shooting in tight spots or grabbing notable establishing pictures, and it extends out to 32x i.zoom for getting in tight on far-away people or objects.
The X20 additionally features built-in Wi-Fi that enables you to live stream through RTMP/RTSP, and it can additionally tether to a computer through Wi-Fi or USB so you can stream through popular material providers such as YouTube or Facebook Live.
You can additionally wirelessly from a distance control the X20 through a tablet or smartphone with a free-to-download Panasonic app.
Whereas 4K footage formats may seem daunting, the X20 manages to capture them onto practical SD cards (U3 rated or faster cards are required for footage bit rates above 100 Mb/s) that are both small and sturdy.

Two card slots are provided for increased flexibility.: Guide

You can capture to both cards simultaneously, either for backing up or capture high and low little rate files or permit relay capture to acquisition a single file that spans several cards for longer capture times.
Ergonomically, the X20 incorporates a space-efficient handheld camcorder chassis with plenty of customizable control keys for quickly accessing important functions.
When handheld, the well-defined OLED EVF is inside easy range, and a high-bright 3.5" touchscreen is offered for observation and menu control; and both can be employed simultaneously.
Waveforms and scopes can be displayed to aid in light levels control. Atop the handgrip sits a large zoom rocker for accurate zoom control.
Lens functions can additionally be controlled manually through the three optics rings, one for concentrate, one for zoom, and one for iris.
A 5900mAh battery for powering the X20 is supplied, along with a charger and a power supply for fixed-position working.

High-Definition 4K Imagery: 1" MOS Sensor — HC-X20

This effective 1" MOS Sensor (15.03MP) brings together ideal separation of field with balanced picture quality and rating.

Live Streaming: Guide — HC-X20

Ideal for news, sports, and productions, the X20 incorporates a Wi-Fi link for broadcasting and wireless camera control.
It accommodates RTMP (Real Time Messaging Protocol), the protocol employed whenever broadcasting with Adobe Flash, and it is RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS compatible through H.264/MPEG-4 AVC/AAC-LC compression.
Compatibility includes streaming spread of RTMP-compatible material, such as live footage spread services, and it records (with settings below FHD) onto SD cards in the unit is additionally possible whereas streaming.

USB Tethering for operation/Webcam Usage — HC-X20

The X20 can operate in USB or cable-free LAN tethering setting to use a computer for live broadcasting to uses such as YouTube or Facebook for live broadcasting.

Wireless distance-based operation

A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi module is built-in, so there is no requirement to purchase a standalone wireless LAN module.
Wi-Fi link is possible through only the main device.
A tablet/smartphone with the HC ROP (provided for free on Apple's App Store or Google Play) can be employed for wireless off-site control.
The app can be employed to control up to eight cameras.

4-Drive lens System — HC-X20

The 4-Drive Optics System simultaneously and independently drives 4 optics groups (group 2, iris, group 3, group 4).
the lens size and drive selection for every of the 4 groups can be efficiently suppressed to balance picture quality and zoom power, maintaining a space-efficient body.

5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S.: Guide — HC-X20

In both UHD/FHD settings, In addition to Optical picture stabilization (O.I.S.), Electronic picture stabilization operates to detect and correct handshake in the 5-axis direction, such as rotational blurring.
This delivers capable correction in unstable situations, such as low-angle and high-angle shooting.
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There are three modes to choose from:: Guide — HC-X20

• NORMAL (standard)
• STABLE (effective for fixed-frame shooting)
• PAN/TILT (effective in panning and tilting)

HDMI signal feed

HDMI feeds up to 3840 x 2160 UHD 4K 4:2:2 10-little, high picture quality output, compatible with multiple applications.

4K High-Precision AF: Guide — HC-X20

By in-motion the Micro Drive concentrate Unit minutely and quickly, highly accurate AF performance is additionally achieved whenever shooting in 4K or shooting with a shallow depth-of-field.

Focus Assist Functions: Guide — HC-X20

Provided with Face Recognition to accurately capture people or objects onsite free from out of concentrate problems and insufficient exposure.
Additionally, by attaching color recognition, following subjects is improved, without interruption, whenever the face shifts to either side.

• Area Mode: Auto Focus is easily possible with just a touch on the LCD panel. You can also change this to Auto Iris and Brightness Display on the screen
• Y Get: Measures brightness at the center and displays numerical data
• Focus Assist: When the Focus Assist button is pressed during manual focusing
• Expand: Visibility can be enhanced by expanding the display of any desired part of the screen
• Peaking: The contours of subjects in focus are colored for display emphasis
• Expand and Peaking: Expand and Peaking can be used in combination
• One Press AF: This function temporarily activates Auto Focus when shooting in Manual mode

Triple Manual Rings: Guide — HC-X20

The X20 incorporates triple manual rings on the optics barrel for zoom, focus, and Iris control. These manual functions maintain professional operation and permit speedy and straightforward camera work.

ND Filter: Guide — HC-X20

ND filters are constructed into the optics to suppress the amount of incident light. The filter accessories can be chosen (1/4, 1/16, 1/64, or Detailed) to match the shooting setting. This is convenient, for example, whenever you require to shoot at a slow shutter responsiveness in bright daylight. Additionally, whenever opening the aperture, you can attain elevated definition and a shallow depth-of-field.

Versatile recording production flow Modes — HC-X20

• Equipped with new, highly efficient codec HEVC recording
• High-bit rate recording with LongGOP; 4:2:2 10-bit (UHD 4K30), 4:2:0 8-bit (UHD 4K60)
• MOV files with compatibility and control are used
• The same file system with the Professional Handheld Camcorder will automatically create filenames 20 characters in length for easy control of clips. Conventional AVCHD acquisition is also supported

20x Optical focal range — HC-X20

The optical 20x zoom lens provides an optical zoom of 20x, a 24x highest digital i.zoom selection in UHD 4K, and a highest 32x electronic i.zoom in 1080p.
the optics can quickly cover the entire zoom range, so you won't lose your shots.

VFR (2-60 fps) / Super Slow-Motion recording production flow — HC-X20

HD setting achieves a super slow-motion effect with a highest 120 fps or 100 fps. The unit provides support for high-quality 10-bit capture in FHD mode.
The picture region is not cropped even at elevated frame rates.

48 kHz / 24-Bit High Resolution PCM sound recording production flow — HC-X20

Two XLR sources with switchable 48V phantom power supply/MIC/Range. In MOV setting, 24-bit linear PCM capture delivers high definition sound quality.
Volume control dial permits 2-channel control, and it additionally incorporates an OSD level meter and a 3.5mm stereo headphone feed.

Camera visual Adjustment Functions — HC-X20

Provided with professional camera picture adjustment functions among them the 16-axis separate colour correction function similar to the one in a broadcast motion content camera as well as detail, skin detail, chroma level, chroma phase, master pedestal, gamma and knee setting functions.

IR Shooting in Dark Places: Guide — HC-X20

The IR Cut Filter can be turned ON/OFF (allocated on the Operator button).
Whenever the filter is turned OFF, commercially provided IR lighting can be employed for shooting in dark places

Simultaneous Displays: Guide — HC-X20

The 3.5mm LCD touchscreen display can be constantly displayed even whenever viewing the tiltable EVF.

High-Capacity Battery: Guide — HC-X20

The camera is powered through a high-capacity AG-VBR range battery.

Dual SD Card Slots: Guide — HC-X20

Double SD medium slots are provided to permit unlimited relay capture by simply changing SD cards, and enables the use of several recording systems to maintain high recording reliability.

production Assist Functions — HC-X20

The camera integrates multiple professional assist functions, comprising:

• Waveform monitor
• Vectorscope
• Zebra
• Flash Band detection and correction
• Luminance level adjustment
• Level gauge
• And more

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