Panasonic HC-V180
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According to our camcorder expert
The Panasonic Lumix HC-V180 is a compact camcorder for beginner videographers. This camcorder has a BSI MOS sensor, meaning you can use it to shoot videos in the dark. With 50x optical zoom, you can record distant subjects, like kids playing elsewhere in the garden, without losing image quality. The Level Shot Function will detect when you're holding the camera at an angle, and compensate automatically, so your horizons are always straight when you're shooting by hand.
Type of image definition support | Full HD (1080p) | |
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Optical zoom | 50 | |
Image stabilization | ||
Microphone connector | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Screen size | 2,6 inches | |
Built-in WiFi |
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I doubted for a long time which SLR camera I should buy, I couldn't find a good one. Then I looked at the camcorders, searched again for a long time, and then suddenly there I saw it, the perfect camera, but no, a bit too expensive. After looking for a while again I came across a nice camera, this time with a better price. And when I saw the specifications I knew for sure: this will be it.
For beginners: It is clear that this is a camera for beginners. For example, the battery is quickly empty, and the image and sound quality are not perfect, but as a beginner you can also film with it. I am also only a beginner and sometimes I film for a few hours on a day off. It is really recommended for this. I think it's a shame that no external microphone can be connected, so if you really need that, this camera isn't very useful.
Satisfied: I am very satisfied with the camera. The screen can rotate 270 degrees, making it good for vlogging. The screen is also a touchscreen, which is also very handy. And with 50 times optical zoom and 500 times digital zoom, you can zoom in nice and far, which is hardly at the expense of image quality. It is a pity that the camera is not splash water or dust proof. During filming you can turn the camera well, with some cameras you get a strange image if you turn it a little too fast, but that is not the case here.
Lens hood: I did see on the site that a lens hood would be included, but when I unpacked the camera, no lens hood was included. So I contact Coolblue, it turns out that the lens hood means that there is a cover on the lesson that you can operate with a button. He just sits in the camera and is therefore not separate. I personally don't really call it a lens hood.
The design: The design also looks good. It also looks much better in real life than in the pictures on the site. And it fits well in your hand, making it comfortable. And it is very clear in terms of buttons that are on it.
Conclusion: And good camera for beginners with a low price a great camera for a few hours of filming a week. If you film more professionally, I would not recommend this camera.
I hope people will benefit from my review.
Oh, I almost forgot. I want to compliment Coolblue again. By means of decision aids and live chats they have helped me well with my choice and with problems.
stefan
18 February 2017
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Wow what a camera. Excellent zoom range. Can film well in difficult situations. Fast movements are no problem. The sound is fine. I am very satisfied.
Miguel Martinez
8 July 2018
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It fits comfortably in the hand and is very user-friendly. My daughter wanted a video camera and this is also a great camera for the smaller hand.
Milanda Schaapherder
5 May 2017
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Product number | 690903 |
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Manufacturer code | HC-V180EG-K |
Brand | Panasonic |
Warranty | 2 years |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Height | 5,9 cm | |
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Depth | 11,6 cm | |
Width | 5,3 cm | |
Weight | 211 g | |
Color | Black | |
Material | Plastic | |
Water-resistant | ||
Dustproof | ||
Shockproof | ||
Hot shoe |
Optical zoom | 50 | |
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Digital zoom | 500 | |
Wide-angle | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Location of image stabilization | Optical image stabilization | |
Aperture | 1,8 - 4,2 | |
Type of image sensor | 1/5.8" | |
Technology image sensor | BSI MOS | |
Effective number of megapixels | 10 MP | |
Total number of megapixels | 10 MP | |
Horizontal aspect ratio | 16 | |
Vertical aspect ratio | 9 | |
Image processor type | Panasonic Crystal Engine | |
Type of image definition support | Full HD (1080p) | |
Full HD (1080p), frames per second | 50i, 50p | |
Video file format | AVCHD, MP4 | |
Audio file format | aac |
LCD screen | ||
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Screen size | 2,6 inches | |
Tiltable | ||
Ways of tilting | Horizontal tilt, Vertical tilt | |
Viewfinder |
Programmable buttons | ||
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Memory card | SD | |
SD memory card version | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
Total number of RAM slots | 1 | |
Minimum requirements storage system | Class 10 | |
Expandable storage capacity up to | 256 GB | |
Internal memory (Byte) | 0 MB | |
Power supply type | Rechargeable battery | |
Rechargeable battery | ||
Replaceable battery | ||
Type of battery | Specific battery | |
Battery type | Panasonic VW-VBT190 | |
Maximum battery life | 70 min |
HDMI loop-through | ||
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Microphone connector | ||
XLR line connector | ||
Bluetooth | ||
Optional wireless Bluetooth adapter | ||
NFC | ||
Built-in WiFi | ||
Optional wireless WiFi adapter | ||
Radio frequency (RF) | ||
Infrared (IrDA) | ||
Record via USB storage device | ||
GPS sensor | ||
Rechargeable battery |
