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HANDS ONWITH THE NEWPANASONICS
end is an eye-opening experience, and the advanced image stabilisation does a great job of keeping everything relatively shake-free, even handheld. The range replaces the X1000 camera, and the cameras are not only significantly smaller – the X2000, for example, has a body size of 129x159x257mm/5.08x6.26x10.1in – but out-spec the popular X1000, too. The X1000 had lots of the same technology as the GH4 mirrorless camera range, but the new camcorders share technology from the latest GH5 range. There are no V-Log gamma settings, but the units do have two flat cine-style settings, to maximise dynamic range. All three cameras have a professional, robust feel, with good build quality. They all offer full manual control, plus auto modes so they can potentially be handed to an assistant to use as a point-and-shoot, behind-the-scenes or B camera.
If you want to make cinematic-style Hollywood blockbuster-type films, with wafer-thin depth-of-field thanks to a massive sensor – then the new Panasonics aren’t for you. But for covering events, news gathering and for easy livestreaming to Facebook or YouTube, they offer an affordable, high-quality option that allows professional controls. They are the first Panasonic camcorders to provide built-in Wi-Fi, and the top two models have 3G-SDI output. This means you can offer your clients easy livestreaming to the most popular live services, and still record in a high-quality format for high-quality editing afterwards. Weighing in at just 1.5kg/3.31lb complete with handle, lens hood and battery, the cameras are very light and compact, and have a super-wide zoom range (although an optional super-wide adapter could be useful for extreme angles). Zooming into the 600mm long
with 2760K-dots of resolution, and a 1555K-dot tiltable viewfinder. The image being recorded can be also seen on the LCD monitor while viewing it on the EVF. The battery does not protrude when attached and enables around 4.5 hours of continual operation. For streaming there is built-in Wi-Fi, so there is no need for a separate wireless LAN module. A smartphone app allows wireless remote control of camera and lens settings, and RTSP/RTP/ RTMP/RTMPS-compatible HD streaming allows direct connection via Facebook and YouTube. transmission and camera control by IP connection can be obtained without an external converter. The CX10 is on sale in April, a month after the X2000 and X1500. The CX10 has an NDI-HX mode via wired LAN capability, so data
IMAGES In use, the new Panasonic camcorders feel robust and solid, while delivering high-quality footage for events and news on the go
“Subject trackingwith colour recognition can be activated by just touching the LCD panel”
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