Panasonic HC-X1500 4K Pro Camcorder with 24x Optical Zoom, WiFi Live Streaming

Enhance your professional video production capabilities with the Panasonic HC-X1500 4K Professional Camcorder. This compact and lightweight powerhouse is designed for the on-the-go videographer who demands the best in 4K 60p video quality. With its high-spec optical performance, the HC-X1500 features a wide-angle 25mm LEICA Dicomar lens and an impressive 32x i.ZOOM for 4K recording, ensuring you capture every detail from near or far.The camcorder's advanced optical 24x zoom lens, ranging from 25mm wide-angle to 600mm telephoto, is complemented by a 4-Drive Lens System that independently controls four lens groups. This not only achieves a remarkable zoom range but also maintains a compact body size. The lens has passed Leica Camera AG's stringent standards for resolution and contrast, effectively minimizing flaring and ghosting to produce stunningly beautiful images.Professionals will appreciate the dual Manual Rings, which offer tactile control over focusing and zoom or iris operation, with distinct sizes for error-free operation by touch. The HC-X1500 is also equipped with ND Filters, offering choices of 1/4, 1/16, 1/64, and Clear, with glass elements designed to prevent damage from sunlight condensation.Experience superior focusing speed and stability with Panasonic's exclusive high-precision AF system, which excels in both 4K and Full-HD shooting. The Face Detection AF/AE ensures accurate focusing and exposure for your subjects, while color recognition and touch-enabled LCD panel make subject tracking effortless and precise.The 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) combined with Electronic Image Stabilization detects and corrects handshake across 5 axes, including rotational blurring. This robust correction is invaluable in unstable shooting conditions and ensures smooth, stable footage even when fully zoomed in.Despite its compact size, the HC-X1500 is engineered with a heat-dispersing design that includes a newly developed thin fan, making it the industry's smallest and lightest camcorder with integrated lens capable of 4K 60p recording. This innovative design allows for extended, reliable shooting sessions.The camcorder's Venus Engine, leveraging LUMIX technology, enables 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording with crisp UHD resolution up to 29.97p and FHD up to 59.94p. For external recording, the camcorder provides 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output. It also supports the new, highly efficient HEVC codec for high bit rate recording at 59.94p.Expand your creative expression with Super Slow-motion Recording in FHD mode at 120 fps (for 59.94 Hz) or 100 fps (for 50 Hz), with 10-bit quality and full-frame images without cropping. Autofocus remains available during slow-motion capture, ensuring sharp, detailed results.The HC-X1500 is designed with professional functionality in mind. A built-in LED video light on the handle offers adjustable brightness, while the 3.5-inch monitor boasts 2,760K-dots of resolution for clear visibility even in bright conditions. The electrostatic touch panel enhances menu navigation, and the simultaneous output of the 1,555K-dot tiltable viewfinder and LCD monitor improves workflow efficiency.Focus Assist functions, including Expand, Peaking, and One-push AF, support precise manual focusing. The camcorder's battery design allows for approximately 4.5 hours of continuous operation without protrusion. Dual SD Card Slots provide options for Unlimited Relay Recording, Simultaneous Recording, or Background Recording to suit your workflow needs.For audio excellence, the HC-X1500 offers 48-kHz/24-bit High Resolution Linear PCM Audio Recording with a +48V Phantom Power Supply/MIC/LINE Selectable XLR Audio Input for each of the two channels. It also supports 16-bit AAC (MP4) or Dolby Audio system (AVCHD) for high-quality 2-channel audio recording.Built-in Wi-Fi functionality eliminates the need for separate modules, enabling seamless wireless connectivity. The HC ROP tablet application allows for wireless remote control of camera settings and lens control. RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS-Compatible HD Streaming facilitates direct live streaming to platforms like Facebook and YouTube for events, sports, and news coverage.For added versatility, the optional Handle Unit (VW-HU1) is available, featuring a 2-channel XLR Audio Input, audio controls, and an LED light. The zoom lever on the Handle Unit allows for consistent zoom speed control, adjustable through the menu.The Panasonic HC-X1500 4K Professional Camcorder is the ideal choice for professionals seeking advanced features, high-quality recording, and versatile modes in a compact and durable design.