The Panasonic VXF1 camcorder will delight the 4K video enthusiast in the family with cinema-like recording experience. These semi-professional features include an electronic eye viewfinder and quick access buttons to Variable White Balance, Focus Expand and Peeking and Custom Autofocus, plus a manual lens mounted control ring.

Improved optical and sensor performance is backed up by a new LEICA DICOMAR 24X optical zoom lens (25-600mm) with a bright aperture range from F1.8 wide - 4.0 tele, and a large 1/2.5” BSI MOS Sensor for impressive capture even in low light.

To keep the image rock stable, three unique optical image stabilization technology work together; 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+, Ball O.I.S., and Adaptive O.I.S. For a more natural look, the VXF1 has a new Active Contrast technology equalizes gradation, while the HDR Movie mode enables a wider dynamic range response.


 

Brilliant 4K Image Quality

Capture excellent low-light performance with a large 1/2.5-inch sensor and bright F1.8 lens. The remarkable LEICA Dicomar lens produces the subtle nuances and shading that LEICA lenses are renowned for. These high-quality core technologies take 4K image production to the next level.
 

Wide 25mm* and Optical 24x Zoom Lens

The New 4K lens covers the range from 25mm wide-angle to 600mm tele with a 24x zoom achieved by a 4-Drive Lens System. The stunning wide-angle setting not only fits large groups of people and background images into narrow locations but is also convenient for taking selfies with a rotatable LCD.

* 35mm camera equivalent. Available with 4K and FHD/24p mode.
 

New Hybrid O.I.S.
 

• 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. +

Uses five-axis correction to thoroughly suppress blurring all the way from wide-angle to powerful zoom shots.

• Adaptive O.I.S.

Automatically optimizes the O.I.S. effectiveness by adjusting the O.I.S. mechanical control to various shooting positions, conditions, and user characteristics.

• Ball O.I.S.

Reduces wear on the drive section, and greatly improves correction for small-amplitude hand-shake.

• Level Shot Function

Automatically detects and corrects the tilting of captured images.
 

Other features

• 4K High-Precision AF

Enjoy high-speed, excellent tracking performance and stability. With Custom AF, you can also choose from three focus modes.

• Active Contrast

Automatically equalizes the gradation in response to the brightness distribution within the image.

• 4K Cropping

When shooting in 4K, your subjects stay framed, without blurring, because you can edit the images in the camera and save them in Full-HD.

• Cinema-Like Effect

Allows Dolly Zoom and other professional-like shooting techniques used in cinema films.

Specifications

Image sensor: 1/2,5 inch BSI sensor
Video resoltion: 4K (2840 x 2160 pixles) and Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixles)
Lens: Leica Dicomar, 25-600mm equiv. with f/1,8 (wide angle) to f/4 (tele photo)
Optical zoom: 24x
Image Stabilization: Yes, 5 axis Hybrid O.I.S. +
Screen: 3 inch rotatable touch screen with 460 000 pixles
Viewfinder: 0,24 inch electronic viewfinder with 1 555 000 pixles
Microphone: Built-in microphone with 5.1 surround sound plus external microphone input
Video Format: AVCHD Progressive, MP4
Memory Card: SD / SDHC / SDXC (not included)
Bulit-in Memory: No
WiFi: Yes
Other Features: Manual control ring, 4K Crop, 4K Photo, variable white balance, Focus Peaking, Dolly Zoom, HDR video
Dimensions: 68 x 75 x 169 mm
Weight: 460 grams