Panasonic HC-X1500 4K Pro Camcorder (Black) with 256GB Card, Focus Pro Video Light, Koah Shotgun Mic, and Hard Case

Panasonic HC-X1500 4K Pro Camcorder (Black)

The small lightweight X1500 Professional Video Camera from Panasonic offers high-quality 4K 60p recording with on-site mobility and portability for demanding shoots. It uses a 1/2.5-type MOS sensor, wide-angle 25-600mm lens and i.ZOOM along with a high-precision AF system to give you high-speed, accurate focusing for both 4K and Full-HD shooting. The X1500 Camcorder comes packed with features like 24-bit High Resolution Linear PCM Audio Recording, 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording, HEVC codec support, and built-in Wi-Fi for HD Live Streaming.

Outstanding Optical Performance

The camcorder’s integrated Leica Dicomar Lens offers an optical 24x zoom that ranges from 25mm wide angle to 600mm tele. It utilizes a 4-drive lens system that drives four lens groups independently, thus achieving the optical 24x zoom and compact body size. The i.ZOOM feature achieves 32x at 4K resolution, and 48x at FHD. Use one for manual ring for focusing and the other for zoom or iris operation. It also features built-in ND filters that can be selected from 1/4, 1/16, 1/64, and Clear, while glass is newly used as a countermeasure against scorching from sunlight condensation.

High-Speed, High-Precision AF

The Face Detection AF/AE combined with precise focus lens drive helps achieve superior focusing speed, stability and tracking performance for both 4K and Full-HD. The Face Detection AF/AE precisely focuses on subjects with sufficient exposure. Plus, subject tracking with color recognition can be activated by just touching the LCD panel enabling precise tracking.

5-Axis HYBRID Optical Image Stabilization

In addition to Optical Image Stabilization, Electronic Image Stabilization operates to detect and correct handshake in 5 axes, including rotational blurring. This provides strong correction under unstable conditions, such as low-angle and high-angle shooting. Also, the Ball Optical Image Stabilization System reduces friction on the drive section, achieving delicate correction even for small-amplitude handshake.

High-Quality Recording

The Venus Engine Image Processor enables 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording with maximum 29.98p in UHD, and maximum 59.97p in Full HD. When set for 10-bit recording, the camcorder delivers 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output, enabling high image quality capture with an external recorder. New, highly efficient HEVC recording (LongGOP/10-bit 4:2:0/MOV) is also supported for recording 59.97p at a high bit rate of 200 Mbps.

Super Slow-Motion Recording at FHD

The camcorder supports slow-motion recording at 120 fps (for 59.94 Hz)/100 fps (for 50 Hz) in FHD mode. It also supports 10-bit recording and uncropped full-frame images at high frame rates. Auto focus can be used even during Super Slow-motion Recording.

Double SD Card Slot Meets Recording Needs

This Pro camera comes with two SD memory card slots that support unlimited relay recording. This feature lets the recording media to automatically switch between Slot 1 and Slot 2. Simultaneous Recording or Background Recording is also selectable to match the workflow and card necessity.

48-kHz/24-bit High Resolution Linear PCM Audio Recording

The X1500 Video Camera supports 48-kHz/24-bit high resolution linear PCM audio recording via an optional handle unit featuring a 2-channel XLR Audio Input.

Versatile Network Functions

Built-in Wi-Fi module eliminates the need for a separate wireless LAN module. You can use a tablet application HC ROP, wireless remote control for easy camera settings and lens control. The camera also supports RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS-compatible HD streaming that allows direct connection and streaming of concerts, sports events, and news flashes over Facebook, YouTube, and more.

Saramonic VMIC5 Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

The Saramonic Vmic5 Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone is a compact professional super-cardioid on-camera shotgun mic. The light and sturdy ABS construction offer optimal durability. It has an advanced shock mount with camera-shoe and 1/4-inch-20 mounting. The full-sized shotgun with a 5 x 0.9-inch (126 x 23mm) interference tube with a 14mm capsule delivers a full-frequency and detailed, broadcast-quality sound with focused directionality and excellent off-axis rejection. The flexible sonic controls with a 3-stage Gain Control: +20dB / 0dB / -10dB, selectable High-Pass Filters: 75Hz / 150Hz, and +5dB High-Frequency boost to ensure the best sound in any scenario.

Optimal Sound Quality with Advanced Controls

The microphone features a super-cardioid polar pattern that provides focused directionality and excellent off-axis rejection of audio from sides and rear with a full-sized interference tube. The Vmic5 Pro is capable of reproducing the wider frequency response of a professional XLR shotgun, but with a 3.5mm output and a much smaller, lightweight form factor. The Vmic5 Pro features a powerful array of audio controls to tailor the mic’s sound and performance to get an optimum recording. It features a handy auto power function, turning the Vmic5 Pro on when you power up your camera and off when you power down, automatically.

Ergonomics

VMIC5 Pro is packed with impressive features and flexible sonic controls, yet still sleek, lightweight, and compact. This microphone is ideal for advanced content creators, filmmakers, journalists, and vloggers looking for a versatile shotgun that can give their productions the best possible sound. It is an ideal choice for DSLR, Mirrorless, and Video Cameras shooters who need the sound and performance of a real shotgun mic but needs a mic small enough for run-and-gun action. The Vmic5 Pro is rugged enough to survive the demanding world of video production and still fit in your camera bag.

Smooth Mechanism

The Vmic5 Pro features a 3.5mm headphone output to monitor your sound, a vital feature if your camera lacks a headphone out. It features a side-mounted 3.5mm microphone output with a short, coiled cable to connect to cameras, mixers, and recorders. The removable cable allows users to use any 3.5mm TRS output cable or adapter in its place. The Vmic5 Pro also features an internal 2000mAh lithium-ion battery with up to 120-hours of runtime and can even be powered externally, via its USB-C (DC 5V/1A) charging connector.

Unstoppable Action

Whether you are filming indoors, or outdoors, the Vmic5 Pro is ready to film anywhere, anytime. Both a foam windscreen and a furry windshield are included. Allowing you to film with confidence wherever the action is, without the need to purchase additional wind protection. An advanced integrated shock mount isolates it from unwanted vibration noise when in motion and includes a camera shoe mount allowing you to easily mount it to cameras, boom poles, stands, camera cages, and tripods with ease.