Panasonic releases professional-level 4K 60P portable camera HC-X2/X20
with 1-inch sensor and 24.5mm*1 wide-angle lens , supports 20 times optical zoom
HTMML3Panasonic officially released a professional -grade 4K camera equipped with a 1 -inch sensor, which is not only in terms of performance It meets the needs of professionals, and at the same time ensures a compact and light body, it can bring great convenience to news, interviews and event scenes. The handheld camera equipped with a integrated lens can quickly adapt to various shooting scenes. The market demand is expected to maintain a stable situation without being seized by digital SLR cameras and smartphones. Considering these factors, Panasonic has developed HC-X2 and HC-X20, and their video performance and scalability have been further upgraded.
HC-X2/X20 has excellent optical properties, including 20x optical zoom, UHD/FHD mode universal 24.5mm wide-angle lens, 4K high-precision autofocus of face detection function, 5-axis hybrid optical image stabilization o.I.S.+, high brightness LCD monitor and so on.
In terms of video recording, HC-X2/X20 supports internal record 4: 2: 2 10bit 4K 30p/25p video, and has a new and efficient HEVC encoding. Users can choose the best mode in various recording modes for shooting. Slow action video (120/100 FPS) and variable frame rate VFR (2 ~ 60 FPS) video shooting can meet wider video expression needs.
HC-X2/X20 is also equipped with many functions. For example, it can achieve screen synchronization on the LCD monitor and EVF viewfinder , with three manual adjustment rings on the lens, dual-channel XLR audio input, ND filter, dual SD card Glip, unlimited time recording, built-in Wi-Fi, etc. to meet various needs in the field of professional video production.
is the high-end model of the two new machines. HC-X2 is also equipped with HLG*2 gamma mode and 13 V-LOG. It can be used to make 4K HDR videos. The demand for this video is expected to continue to grow in the future in the future. Essence HC-X2 also supports the synchronous output of the Ethernet terminal and SDI/HDMI directly, and is equipped with high-definition live broadcast functions to support various streaming media protocols.
HC-X2 can be used as a medium-sized news collection and streaming camera to establish a professional workflow, and the HC-X20 is used as a small personal interview and event camera.
*1 35mm camera is equivalent to
*2 HLG is a transmission function developed by BBC and NHK. The Radio Industry and Commercial Association (ARIB) approves it as Arib STD-B67, and International Telecom Alliance (ITU) is added to ITU R. 2100 proposal.
- optical performance is excellent. The integrated lens of
camera can be achieved. I.zoom supports the zoom from the far -far -to -end zoom to 24 times 4K or 32 times the FHD image. In the compact and light body, the four -wheel drive lens system operates four lens group independently to achieve 20x optical zoom.
*35mm camera is equivalent to
- high -speed, high -precision AF, including face face detection AF/AE
camera equipped with excellent lens focus motor, face face test The automatic focus/automatic exposure is excellent, which can provide super fast for 4K and full high -definition shooting The focus speed, while ensuring the tight stability and excellent tracking performance. Face detection automatic focus/automatic exposure can achieve precise focus and sufficient exposure when shooting. In addition, the user only needs to touch the LCD panel to enable the shooting object tracking with accurate color tracking function.
OIS (optical image stabilization) and electronic anti -shake in UHD and FHD mode. Movement, including tilting fuzzy for detection and correction. With low -angle shooting, high -angle shooting and other unstable conditions, powerful camera shake compensation can be provided. The ball -type O.I.S. system can greatly reduce the friction generated by the driver, and it can complete the precise correction even if it shakes the small hand. Even under 20 times optical zoom, it can effectively suppress the shake of the hand and take high -quality images.
- inch high -sensitivity 4K sensor can provide higher image quality
1 -inch MOS sensor (about 15.03 million effective pixels) can achieve no cut UHD (3840 X 2160) shooting, providing a good depth effect, which is right. In picture quality and sensitivity The excellent balance between it was achieved. There are diverse file formats, including MOV (Quicktime), MP4 and AVCHD.
- High -quality shooting supports multiple shooting modes.
is to meet various professional needs, and the camera supports various bit rates and shooting formats. Today, it can also achieve 4: 2: 2 10bit high -quality internal records, and supports the highest UHD 29.98p/25p and FHD 59.94P/50P. When setting to 10 BIT recording, the camera supports 4K 60P/50P 4: 2: 2: 2 10bit HDMI output, so that the external camera can be used for high -quality shooting. In addition, the camera also supports a new high -efficiency HEVC record (LongGop/10bit 4: 2: 0/MOV), which can shoot UHD 59.94p/50P format video with 200
Mbps.
- supports HLG (hybrid pair gamma)/V-log (only HC-X2)
HDR for HDR video production. Essence HDR can render more natural and more real images without affecting the hierarchy of the image bright or dark area. We are equipped with HDR-related HLG (mixed pair gama) shooting mode for HDR. In addition, HC-X2 and Panasonic VARICAM movie machines, Panasonic Lumix series of anti-cameras can support V-LOG, and can provide 13 gear tolerance. After shooting with V-LOG compatible cameras, uniform images can be provided through color grading later.
- ultra -slow mode shooting, 4K (UHD) VFR (2-60/50 FPS)
Ultra -slow mode can take high -definition images in 120 FPS (59.94 Hz)/100 FPS (50 Hz). The HC-X2/X20 is also equipped with a 4K (UHD) VFR (variable frame frequency) recording function, which can set the frame rate at 2 to 60/50 FPS*1. Users can use technical effects such as slow movements and fast action to generate videos with creative and expressiveness.
*1 Optional frame rate depends on the record format.
- has a variety of network functions, which can optimize the workflow
camera built-in Wi-Fi module, which can be connected in the machine alone. Users can also download HC Rop applications through tablets or mobile phones to achieve remote wireless remote controls to adjust camera settings and lens parameters.
HC-X2 can be connected to Ethernet to ensure that the live broadcast is stable. The HC-X20 can also be connected to the wired local area network by using the USB Ethernet adapter (sold separately). At the same time,
, compatible with RTSP / RTP / RTMP / RTMPS, can directly report on -site reports such as concerts, sports events, and emergency news through Facebook and Youtube. In addition, the camera is now supporting the edge.
other network functions (only HC-X2):
- can support streaming files that support 5G smartphones through USB connection.
- has excellent design and excellent design. It can help professional photography.
3.5 -inch LCD display resolution is about 2.76 million points, and the resolution is more than twice the previous generation*1. Even under the bright sun, it can provide higher clarity, and the brightness can be twice the previous generation*1. The anti -static touch panel can greatly improve the operation convenience when the menu item is selected.
2.36 million points can be coordinated with LCD output. While watching the image on EVF, you can also confirm the image of the image in the LCD monitor, which greatly improves the work efficiency. In addition, in order to support fast, accurate manual focus , the camera is also equipped with focus auxiliary functions, including extension, peak and regional mode. Users can also use commercially available infrared light *2 to shoot in dark environments. There are three manual loops on the lens barrel, which are used for zoom, focus and aperture adjustment. There are 14 user -defined buttons, 9 of which are on the fuselage, 5 on the LCD touch panel, which can be freely allocated according to personal needs.
ND filters can be set to clear, 1/4, 1/16, or 1/64.The camera also provides a gain selector and AWB selector to meet the needs of professionals. The camera can use the internal attached battery, which supports continuous operation for about 3 hours and 50 minutes (HC-X2)/4 hours and 25 minutes (HC-X20).
*1 HC-X1
*2 Recommended: 850 nanometer long light
- dual SD card slot design, UHD/FHD dual-code stream record
camera with dual SD memory card, which can be from the card slot 1 1 Automatically recording to the card slot 2. By replacing the SD card, the image can be recorded in a few hours.
• relay*1 record: Use two SD memory card slots, which can be recorded automatically from slot 1 to slot 2. By replacing the SD card, a few hours*2 continuously record the image.
• Synchronous Record: Under the dual record mode, use two SD memory card slots to record the same data on the two SD cards at the same time.
• Background Record: Record conventional data in slot 2, start/stop key control record data, and record all data in slot 1 (even if the record is stopped in Slot 2).
• UHD/FHD dual-code current record*2 (only HC-X2): This function can record the image simultaneously as two different formats, such as the master (UHD/FHD) and the vice (FHD), which improves the work to improve the work efficiency.
*1 The maximum file size recorded on multiple SD cards is 96 GB. Even if the data size exceeds 96 GB, the shooting will not stop.
*2 only supports MOV format
- supports 48khz / 24 bit power supply, microphone and linear input) are equipped with dual -channel, manually adjust the volume. Support the two high -quality channels of 24bit linear PCM system (MOV), 16bit AAC (MP4), or Dolby Digital System (AVCHD).
- Radio -Grade Image adjustment function
• 16 Axis Independent Color Correction Function: Realize the color matching and creative image rendering of multiple cameras under the same lighting conditions.
• skin color details: make the skin color softer and beautiful. It is very effective when shooting characters at close range.
• Main details: regulate the overall outline enhancement.
• Scene file: Scenario file is 6 preset files with picture quality settings. Each group of parameters can be changed flexibly.
• A variety of gamma curve mode: equipped with 8 optional gamma models, including 2 Cine-Like gamma curves. In addition to 8 modes, HC-X2 is also equipped with HLG and V-Log. Users can choose the best classification according to actual video production needs.
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