Panasonic HC-X2000 Camcorder Review with Carol Hartfree from Panasonic UK 

Good to hear, enjoyment in all things should be high on our list in these times.. I def believe in a diversity of cameras, being niche can be a great thing, all best Jim

Thanks, glad you liked it!

Thanks for the sub!

I own the HC-X2000. Here's some test footage I shot: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FuwTB8BdkMo.html - I really like the camera but it works best when you understand it well, like any camera :)

Thank you, and yes I think this camcorder would be a perfect fit for that!

You can have Input 1 go to ch1, or ch 1 and ch 2. The sound settings on the handle are very flexible. Phantom power or not. Auto gain or manul, etc.

Hi , we just did quick 1080 on the film, the focus is better than me..all best Jim

Don't trust a youtube video for quality, not known for accurate rendering.

I think BMPCC is more about artistic filming - much better depth of field with proper lens, significant colors etc. Panasonic is to be always prepared for fast shooting with OK quality of picture.

It has does have the fitting for tripod mount.

You loose the SDI port, but yes you can do it.

The handle is about $300 USD. It is well worth it for the XLR mic support, light, and handle zoom.

@@bitwise2832 Thank you very much. 😀

Just streaming direct from the unit out to facebook etc on this unit, if it changes will let you know..all best Jim

Panasonic S1..

The whole point of a fantasy is its unobtainable! ; ) Lots of new toys out soon..

As this camera has a smaller sensor, this may not be the right fit for you, maybe an S5 would give you the drop you require? That said if you zoom out its still v easy to get a nice separation on the X2000, ta Jim

@@BPS-tvcouk so if i need bokeh / deep of field i must zoom first for subject if i used camcoder x 2000, S5 i scared camera over heating if continous shooting

@@nadindostudio9224 Its sensor size dependant, with a smaller sensor more focal length zoom is required, its a v personal choice, you should try both to see what suits you more? S5 really does not overheat at all! 8 Bit internal 4K is unlimited, 10 bit internal has a 30 min limit, but it will restart and record without issue again and again ; )

@@BPS-tvcouk great still get bokeh when i zoom that lens camcoder,,nice thank you for your info, i should check s5 too hehehe

@@nadindostudio9224 I got some pretty good bokeh with the HC-X2000: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FuwTB8BdkMo.html - With it being a tiny sensor, you're limited and it's all based on how close you are to the subject, but it's not like you can't get any bokeh. I highly recommend this camcorder as a side camera to a larger sensor camera like an S5 or in my case the GH5 with 10-25mm f/1.7 lens or the Sigma zooms (which I had at one point) or whatever else you prefer.

Because it's not terribly relevant to all users in all the places where this camcorder will be used. I've got my X-1500 on my desk in front of me, and with 18 dB of gain, the images still can look great. People like to pick apart this camera or that camera by focusing on ONE aspect--SMALL censor, LOW LIGHT, buttons too small, ect ect ect.... Here's a thought, why don't people figure out ways around hardware limitations or environmental obstacles? In the old days, how many "flaws" and limitations did the old 16mm cameras have? What about the audio limitations? That's right, you needed an expensive tape recorder just to record sound!

Thanks for your kind words, more to come, all best Jim

@@BPS-tvcouk No joke, a Panasonic GH5 with the (admittedly expensive but nice) native 10-25mm f/1.7 lens as your standard setup with respectable low light and bokeh, along with this camcorder as your secondary (and often a-cam depending on the situation) is a slick combination. This is actually what I'm using now. I liked this review because it was fun and casual; everyone looking at this camera usually can get all the details everywhere else. I now also have the Weebill S gimbal; your budget "Michael Bay" shots are possible haha! I'm addicted to the built in ND filters on this camcorder; if Panasonic does make a GH6, I hope it has a built in ND filter system too. I drive a lorry across the country (we call them trucks here in the US), and I like to have a small setup for travel. I also want to do some work on the side professionally. I think if you light shots decently well you can actually use this camcorder as the wide shot (at f/1.8 for maximum light gathering) in an interview setting! You wouldn't have much bokeh but that's a fine tradeoff. Then the GH5 or S5 as your tighter camera. I considered the Panasonic 100-400 lens for MFT and yes, that is an incredible lens, but when you're out in the forest, the camcorder is just more versatile in my opinion, as the equivalent 200mm at the wide end of the 100-400 makes the lens a bit specialized. And ... the ND filters on the camcorder, as I said ... I love it :)

Hey, if the low light capabilities of this camera bothers you, don't buy one. No $2000 4K 10 bit camcorder can be expected to do everything great. Tell you what, find me another small, $2000 camcorder that can do 4k 10 bit recording internally. If the scene is dark, go get a light.