Good video but missing some key features/accessories - Infrared and night modes are excellent, the video stabilization works really well outside, Manual mode allows you to change all three exposure settings - Aperature, shutter and ISO. Accerories to get: Panasonic stereo mic, (allows zoom to be reachable), CAMLink USB to HDMI adapter - allows the camera to be your webcam, (different than live cast). The camera has a 49mm thread on the lense which allows the attaching of wide angle and UV lens products. Last but not least - "Pre-Rec": Allows you to capture scenes like ligtning - This mode puts the camera in a 3 second loop so that when you "see" the ligtning the camera has already been shooting for 3 seconds. This is a feature that is usually only seen on GoPro cams.
Just bought it ,very nice camera and even now in 2025 nothing better on the market. Also it is getting very difficult to find it now specially new one. 😊This is the same like Sony RX100M7 camera , impossible to find it brand new.
Very interesting I would love to see a comparison with this and the Panasonic HC-VX1 - the VKX is a bit newer has a slightly smaller sensor but slightly bigger photosites so should in theory be better in low light
It's nice to see someone using a camcorder properly and not just demonstrating how fast he can zoom in and out. Also good to hear natural sounds instead of awful background music. I hope you enjoy your camcorder.
Thank you for your review!! I wanted to get a camera to film and take pictures of my new baby and family, so you think that the still pictures that this camcorder takes are any good? I would like a camera and camcorder in one if possible
Hi, Congratulations on your new baby. I think it’s a great camera. After carrying the camcorder for a few months, I realized that I only use it to film wildlife where I need the zoom lens. I don’t need to worry about the camcorder getting hot on long usage and don’t have to mess around with a lot of settings. For casual filming, I just use my phone. Most recent phones come with excellent low light photos|videos and have image stabilization. I think the phone’s latest softwares make up for what they lack in hardware compared to the camcorder.
1. I haven’t really tested the battery limit, but I have filmed for >1 hour 4K video. You can also plugin power bank while filming 2. No 3. Yes if the selfie stick supports camera mount
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Good video but missing some key features/accessories - Infrared and night modes are excellent, the video stabilization works really well outside, Manual mode allows you to change all three exposure settings - Aperature, shutter and ISO. Accerories to get: Panasonic stereo mic, (allows zoom to be reachable), CAMLink USB to HDMI adapter - allows the camera to be your webcam, (different than live cast). The camera has a 49mm thread on the lense which allows the attaching of wide angle and UV lens products. Last but not least - "Pre-Rec": Allows you to capture scenes like ligtning - This mode puts the camera in a 3 second loop so that when you "see" the ligtning the camera has already been shooting for 3 seconds. This is a feature that is usually only seen on GoPro cams.
Great presentation! I watched it with interest. Thank you!
Thank you 😊.
Just bought it ,very nice camera and even now in 2025 nothing better on the market. Also it is getting very difficult to find it now specially new one. 😊This is the same like Sony RX100M7 camera , impossible to find it brand new.
I agree. Would love to get RX100 VII someday.
@@Centsible-Tech Playing with this Panasonic right now , very cool testing IR right now. RX100M7 is cool too
Very interesting I would love to see a comparison with this and the Panasonic HC-VX1 - the VKX is a bit newer has a slightly smaller sensor but slightly bigger photosites so should in theory be better in low light
Thank you. MarcusPix has a great review on both vs other cameras: th-cam.com/video/_F-TOQy2NdY/w-d-xo.html
It's nice to see someone using a camcorder properly and not just demonstrating how fast he can zoom in and out. Also good to hear natural sounds instead of awful background music. I hope you enjoy your camcorder.
Thank you for your review!! I wanted to get a camera to film and take pictures of my new baby and family, so you think that the still pictures that this camcorder takes are any good? I would like a camera and camcorder in one if possible
Hi, Congratulations on your new baby. I think it’s a great camera. After carrying the camcorder for a few months, I realized that I only use it to film wildlife where I need the zoom lens. I don’t need to worry about the camcorder getting hot on long usage and don’t have to mess around with a lot of settings. For casual filming, I just use my phone. Most recent phones come with excellent low light photos|videos and have image stabilization. I think the phone’s latest softwares make up for what they lack in hardware compared to the camcorder.
There is no different between the vx980 and the vx981?
They're same camcorder with minor regional variations. Which model is available depends on your region.
Can the camera record with the screen shut?
Yes it can. When you close the screen after hitting record, it will keep recording.
@ thank you for your quick response! I’ve searched the internet all day looking for that answer!
Can Bangladesh be found?
I have no idea. Please check Bengali online shopping.
Can i ask? 1. hoe long does battery last? 2. Is the camera water resistant/ splashproof? 3. Can you screw in a selfie stick underneath?
1. I haven’t really tested the battery limit, but I have filmed for >1 hour 4K video. You can also plugin power bank while filming
2. No
3. Yes if the selfie stick supports camera mount
@TodaysTechReviews thank you
An 800 dollar camcorder is budget ?
Yes compared to other 4K camcorders from Panasonic, Sony and Canon.