Panasonic 4k Camcorder - Yeah I still use one

Do they have this shape as a IP ptz... If yes then please do a video .. but if noo.. then they shoystart making ip camcorder in this size with all its perks dont forget 4,and 8, K 🎉

Thank you Michael, you must have read my mind. Just put a search in for 4k equivalent of Panasonic SD900,(2011) which I love so much. Sold my previous SD900 and then remembered how good the footage is. Even though I have 2 x Osmo Pocket 2 cameras. There is nothing like a great camcorder for useability Point and Shoot Point and Shoot - You get my point?

Motorized zoom, integrated infrared, new models (2020) - dual memory slots, streaming, rock solid stabilizer like a gimbal. Easy and FUN to use. Most underrated cameras category today. SMALL. Integrated NDs (!)..... Good luck to bring with you 24-600mm for a trip for a whole day. People just do not understand what and how to use. You don't need to buy a big bus for everyday commute for a single person, or to buy a small car to drive 50 people at the same time.

I had seen people using full frame $3K+ cameras with ZERO knowledge of basic things like what is ISO or shutter speed. Wrong tools for wrong things. For "family" camcoders are ideal.

Do you know if you can record for many hours if you use a dummy battery or AC charger? manual says 2 hours max with battery

What camera do you recommend for indoor recording (low light), price range <1000$?

I use a Canon Vixia G20 to film rollerblading content. It does the job but its time to get something that can shoot higher frame rates and gets a better picture

huge question does this camera allow boom mic capabilitys

Add a comment... On my wish list.

Hi Mr. Turner, Great video and very well explained, easy to understand! I am having some trouble understanding how to set my HC-WXF991 up, so that it shows a timestamp on the recorded video. Can you help me to undeerstand or even make a video on the Timestamp function? I would greatly appreaciate any help you can give. Thank you! Anthony

Thanks Michael for your time putting these amazing videos together. I would be lost without my camcorder. I am currently using Sony FDRAX53/B 4K HD Video Recording Camcorder and Sony HXR-NX80 4K HD NXCAM Camcorder. This camcorder Panasonic Wxf981 the video looks great. I like the fact that it is light to carry around too. Great to see other using camcorders. I have some wise guy come up to me while filming and telling me that camcorders are out of date and that his cell phone does a better job. I told him I like to hold a video camera and it gives me more options then a cell phone would. I also told him I don't like using my devices together as one. I like things seperated so if something goes bad you don't lose everything. I use a cell phone to film only if I don't have my camcorder with me. But I will always carry my camcorder with my on the go. Thanks Michael for your amazing work and look forward to more. Have a great camcorder day!

Currently using an Canon XF400 Camcorder in combo with a Lumix S5 for weddings. XF400 does best outdoors using the built in ND filters, but sucks in low light. S5 can only use screw on filters, but has excellent low light. So they work very well together and the footage matches up well. Watched the videos you made on the XF400 a while back and after a lot of going back and forth decided to get one used. One of my favorite cameras ever.

Still using my Sony AX43. I have mirrorless cameras but for just quick family videos can’t beat the Sony camcorder.

You still use a 4K Camcorder???????????? Why wouldn't you? I use 4K camcorders for producing TV Commercials, company promos and documentary work. Remember that a video camera is meant for ..........video. Yeah I know people use mirrorless cameras but they aren't primarily made for continuous video. I can and have shot a very long interview in one take that a mirrorless camera would have shutdown to overheating.

I stop using camcorders like around 15 years ago. Using mirrorless instead as i dont need all that zoom range provided, but better quality with bigger sensors. Also mirrorless can take better pictures. Canon, Panasonic or Sony don’t want one inch consumer camcorders. They will die with their smartphone sensors.

Mr. Turner, another excellent video. I still use my Canon Vixia HF R82, which is excellent outdoors and indoors I still use my aging DVX200 for the show I produce. Unlike many mirrorless cameras, (except my trusty G85s) camcorders can usually be left on for hours with no issues, faster to set up and use and typically have more reach at a lower price than you can get from the bigger sensor mirrorless cameras.

Camcorders convenience and zoom are killer

I feel the same way man, for me I'm always going to prefer camcorders to cameras. The simplicity just does it for me and for my needs. I'm using a panasonic vx980, it's very similar to the one you're using but more of a budget version and without a viewfinder but the design and layout are so similar for a second I thought you were reviewing that camera.

Camcorders are under-rated !! They provide the easiest solution for a grab, go and record device