Key Features
- Record up to UHD 4K60 Video, HDMI Out
- 1/2.5" 8.29M MOS Sensor, Venus Engine
- 24x Optical Zoom, 48x Digital iZoom
- 120 fps Slow Motion, Live RTP Streaming
- Manual Lens Rings & Dial, ND Filter
- 5-Axis O.I.S., 3.5" LCD Touchscreen
- Records MP4, MOV, AVCHD to Dual SD Cards
- Wide 25mm Lens, 32x Intelligent 4K Zoom
- Face Detection AF Feature
If you're shooting behind the scenes (BTS) in HD and would like to add 4K to your repertoire, the Panasonic HC-X1500 UHD 4K/Full HD Director's Camcorder can help balance your needs or allow you to jump straight to 4K. Compact and lightweight for a director or on-set BTS, the X1500 shoots and records UHD 4K at broadcast-compatible frame rates, so it fits smoothly into your existing broadcast workflow. The X1500 features a 1/2.5" 8.29M MOS sensor that is always shooting at 4K resolution, the Venus processing engine to scale the 4K image for Full HD delivery, and an HDMI output. Audio is recorded in up to 24-bit PCM via the built-in microphone.
The built-in Leica Dicomar lens features a 24x zoom with its widest angle at 25mm, and it uses the digital iZoom feature to zoom up to 48x. The Face Detection AF feature allows you to track faces and automatically adjusts focus on your subject. It also features manual control rings, a control dial, and a 5-axis optical image stabilization to keep your shots steady. The 3.5" fold-out LCD features a high-resolution touchscreen. The camera records in .mp4, .mov, and AVCHD codecs and features HEVC compression. The camera incorporates two SD card slots, allowing you to use relay and simultaneous recording. The camera also supports live streaming over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi via RTP/RTSP/RTMP/RTMPS streams.
You also have the option to add the VW-HU1 top handle unit which is available separately and provides two 3-pin XLR inputs, a built-in LED light, a microphone holder, and accessory mounting options.
Features
Capture up to UHD 4K video and output via HDMI.
Live stream using RTSP/RTMP/RTMPS streams via Wi-Fi.
In 4K recording mode, the camera utilizes 5-axis optical image stabilization (O.I.S.).
The HC-X1500 features dual manual lens rings.
The camera features built-in selectable ND physical filters.
The camera records in either MP4, MOV, or AVCHD Progressive.
- 10-Bit
- 4:2:2
Specs
Imaging
Sensor Resolution Actual: 8.57 Megapixel
Effective: 8.29 Megapixel
Sensor Type 1/2.5" MOS Sensor
Image Stabilization Optical in Integrated Lens
Built-In ND Filter Mechanical Filter Wheel with Clear, 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filters
Shutter Speed 1/1 to 1/30 sec
Gain 0 to 30 dB
Minimum Illumination 1.5 Lux at 1/30 Shutter Speed
White Balance 2000 to 15,000K
Lens
Focal Length 4.1 to 98.9mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 25 to 600mm)
Optical Zoom Ratio 24x
Max Digital Zoom 48x
Maximum Aperture f/1.8
Minimum Aperture f/4
Optical Design 14 Elements in 11 Groups
Minimum Focus Distance Wide: 0.3' / 0.1 m
Telephoto: 3.9' / 1.2 m
Filter Size 62 mm
Control Rings Focus
Zoom
Iris
Focus Control Autofocus
Manual Focus
Recording
Recording Modes AVCHD/MOV/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit:
3840 x 2160p up to 50/60 fps
1920 x 1080p up to 50/60/120 fps
AVCHD/MOV/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit:
3840 x 2160p at 25/30 fps
1920 x 1080p at 25/30/50/60 fps
Variable Frame Rates 4.8 Up to 120 fps
Audio Recording MOV: 2-Channel 24-Bit LPCM Audio
MP4: 2-Channel 24-Bit AAC Audio
AVCHD: 2-Channel 24-Bit AC-3 Audio
Still Image Support JPEG
IP Streaming RTMP, RTP, RTSP: 1920 x 1080 at 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p (0.5 to 24.00 Mb/s)
RTMP, RTP, RTSP: 1280 x 720 at 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p (0.5 to 24.00 Mb/s)
RTMP, RTP, RTSP: 640 x 360 at 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p (0.5 to 24.00 Mb/s)
RTMP, RTP, RTSP: 320 x 180 at 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p (0.5 to 24.00 Mb/s)
Interface
Video I/O 1 x HDMI Output
Audio I/O 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output
Built-In Microphone Type Stereo
Other I/O 1 x USB Micro-B Input
1 x 2.5 mm Output
Wireless 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Monitor
Size 3.5"
Resolution 2,760,000 Dot
Display Type Articulating Touchscreen LCD
EVF
Display Type LCD
Size .24"
Resolution 1,560,000 Dots
Power
Battery Type Panasonic AG-VBR Series
Power I/O 1 x Barrel (12 VDC) Input
Power Consumption 7.9 W
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity 10 to 80%
Physical
Tripod Mounting Thread 1/4"-20 Female
Built-In Video Light No
Accessory Mount 1 x Multi-Interface Shoe
Dimensions (W x H x D) 10.1 x 5.1 x 3.7" / 257 x 129 x 93 mm (Without Handle)
Weight 2.65 lb / 1.2 kg
