HC-VX870K 4K Ultra HD Camcorder
Product Description
Not only can you capture Ultra HD 4K (3840 x 2160) with the HC-VX870 4K Ultra HD Camcorder from Panasonic, but you can superimpose a secondary video image from your smartphone's camera via a Wi-Fi connection. In this way, covering two camera angles at once within a single recording becomes possible. Other notable features include a 20x optical zoom lens with a 29.5 to 626mm equivalent focal length - giving you a wide angle when zoomed out, a substantial amount of telephoto when zoomed in, and a lot to work with in between. For slowing fast action, the HC-VX870 captures 120 fps native slow-motion at 1080p resolution, which can be slowed down even further using in-camera interpolation - giving you a 240 fps final video.
Through their lens design partnership with Leica, Panasonic incorporated a Leica Dicomar 20x optical zoom lens with four separate optical groups and a maximum aperture of f/1.8. To keep excessive image vibration to a minimum, for steadier handheld shooting, the HC-VX870K features Panasonic's HYBRID O.I.S.+, which combines optical and digital image stabilization to provide 5-axis correction. Adjustable settings allow you to find a stabilization mode most appropriate for the kind of shooting you are doing. From OFF for tripod work, to Normal for regular handheld work, all the way up to Strong for those times when things really get shaky.
The HC-VX870's Wi-Fi does more than let you capture video from your phone's camera as a secondary camera angle. You can preview a live image on your mobile device using the Panasonic Image App and change camera settings. If the camera has Internet access, you can even upload web-friendly copies of videos and photos directly to social media websites. Plus, there's a Baby Monitor function which lets you use the camera like an IP surveillance camera, viewing a remote feed across the Internet.
Through their lens design partnership with Leica, Panasonic incorporated a Leica Dicomar 20x optical zoom lens with four separate optical groups and a maximum aperture of f/1.8. To keep excessive image vibration to a minimum, for steadier handheld shooting, the HC-VX870K features Panasonic's HYBRID O.I.S.+, which combines optical and digital image stabilization to provide 5-axis correction. Adjustable settings allow you to find a stabilization mode most appropriate for the kind of shooting you are doing. From OFF for tripod work, to Normal for regular handheld work, all the way up to Strong for those times when things really get shaky.
The HC-VX870's Wi-Fi does more than let you capture video from your phone's camera as a secondary camera angle. You can preview a live image on your mobile device using the Panasonic Image App and change camera settings. If the camera has Internet access, you can even upload web-friendly copies of videos and photos directly to social media websites. Plus, there's a Baby Monitor function which lets you use the camera like an IP surveillance camera, viewing a remote feed across the Internet.
Camera | |
Sensor | 1-Chip 1/2.3" MOS |
Backside Illumination | Yes |
Sensor Resolution | 18.91 MP |
Effective Pixels | 8.3 MP (16:9 Video) 6.1 MP (16:9 Video) 8.3 MP (16:9 Photo) 7 MP (3:2 Photo) 6.2 MP (4:3 Photo) |
Optics | |
Focal Length | 4.08 to 81.6mm |
35mm-Equivalent Focal Length | 30.8 to 626mm at 16:9 4K 37 to 752mm at 16:9 Full HD-Level Shot Function Off or Normal 30.8 to 626mm at 16:9 Photo 34.5 to 690.3mm at 3:2 Photo 37.6 to 752.8mm at 4:3 Photo |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 - f/3.6 |
Zoom | Optical: 20x Intelligent: 25x 4K Intelligent: 40x (in HD) Digital: 60x Digital: 1500x |
Filter Size | 49 mm |
Recording | |
System | NTSC |
Recording Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Video Format | 3840 x 2160p at 30 fps (72 Mb/s MP4) 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (50 Mb/s MP4) 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (28 Mb/s MP4) 1280 x 720p at 60 fps (9 Mb/s MP4) 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (28 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080i at 60 fps (24 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080i at 60 fps (17 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080i at 60 fps (13 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080i at 60 fps (5 Mb/s AVCHD) 960 x 540p at 30 fps (28 Mb/s iFrame) |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Variable Recording Speed | |
Still Image Support | JPEG 25.9 MP (6784 x 3816) JPEG 14 MP (4992 x 2808) JPEG 2.1 MP (1920 x 1080) JPEG 20 MP (5472 x 3684) JPEG 10.6 MP (3984 x 2656) JPEG 2.0 MP (1728 x 1152) JPEG 20.4 MP (5216 x 3912) JPEG 10.9 MP (3808 x 2856) JPEG .3 MP (640 x 480) |
Channels | 5.1-Channel |
Audio Format | AAC Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital 5.1 |
Display | |
Display Type | LCD |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Screen Size | 3" |
Screen Resolution | 460,800 Dots |
Rotation | Opening Angle: 90° Turning Angle: 270° |
Exposure Control | |
Shutter Speed | 1/30 - 1/8000 Second () |
Photo ISO Range | |
Video ISO Range | |
Streaming ISO Range | |
Shooting Modes | Auto Low Light M (Manual) Miniature Effect Night Time-Lapse Movie |
Features | |
Image Stabilization | Optical & Digital |
Scene Modes | Preset: Yes |
IP Rating | |
Lux | 1400 (Standard Illumination) 2 (Low Light Scene Mode) 1 (Night Mode (Color)) 0 (Night Mode) |
White Balance Modes | Auto Cloudy Custom Daylight Indoor 1 Indoor 2 |
Creative Effects | Yes |
Built-In Mic | Yes |
Built-In Speaker | Yes |
Built-In Light/Flash | Light - Yes Flash - Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Accessory Shoe | 1 x Cold |
Tripod Mount | 1/4" - 20 |
Input/Output Connectors | |
Outputs | 1 x Micro-HDMI (Type D) 1 x A/V 1 x USB 2.0 |
Microphone Input | Yes |
Headphone Jack | Yes |
General | |
Supported Languages | English French Spanish Traditional Chinese |
Battery | Rechargeable Battery Pack, 3.6 VDC, 1940 mAh Max Runtime: 1 Hours per Charge |
Charging Method | AC Adapter USB |
Power Consumption | Recording: 7.6 W Charging: 7.7 W |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 2.6 x 2.9 x 5.5" / 65.0 x 73.0 x 139.0 mm |
Weight | 12.45 oz / 353 g |