Panasonic HC-V800

The competitive advantage of amateur Panasonic camcorders over their peers is a tasty price tag against the backdrop of impressive technical data. An example of this is the HC-V800 model, “stuffed”, as for a strong middle peasant, with an advanced “hardware”.

On guard of image quality

A number of factors contribute to obtaining a high-quality picture on a camcorder in the maximum resolution of FullHD. First, it is a large image sensor with physical dimensions of 1/2.5". Secondly, a 5-axis stabilization system, guarding the smoothness of the video sequence. And thirdly, thoroughbred Leica Dicomar optics with a native zoom range of 28.9 – 693.7 mm(full frame equivalent).

Software "things"

Additional links in the chain in providing a high-quality output result are software “gadgets” in the manner of automatic horizon leveling, active contrast, and the function of overlaying a picture from a Wi-Fi connected smartphone on the video sequence. The camera produces a decent picture when the illumination drops to 1 lux.

Functional pumping

The screen at the disposal of the camera has a 3-inch diagonal and supports touch control. A separate reason for pride is the recording of Dolby Digital 5.1 multi-channel sound. Not in the best way things are with the camcorder only with ergonomics and the term of "survivability" on one "refueling" of the rechargeable battery (1 hour of continuous video recording). However, you can safely close your eyes to these little things, because in terms of functional pumping, the Panasonic HC-V800 bypasses its closest rivals in almost all points of the programme.