Panasonic HC-WX970

The functional camcorder with the HC-WX970 index from the Japanese company Panasonic is included in the cohort of top-class amateur camcorders.

Optics from Leica

As it should be for a premium-level device, advanced components are used in its assembly. What is the Leica Dicomar lens with a maximum aperture from f / 1.8 at the short end to f / 3.6 at the largest focal length. Optical zoom provides a 20x zoom to the subject, and if this is not enough for you, then digital zoom is connected to the rescue: 25x in 4K video recording mode and 40x in all other modes. Even at the maximum focal length, the picture remains smooth and clear — the hybrid 5-axis stabilizer handles with its duties by five points.

Picture in Picture

The main highlight of the camcorder is the presence of a second video camera located on the edge of the 3-inch touch screen. It allows you to get a "picture in picture", i.e. when recording the main scene in a small window, the image from the second camera is simultaneously broadcast, which is convenient to use for comments or demonstrating your own reaction to what is happening. The secondary camera has an aperture of f/2.2 and can also rotate within 270° horizontally and 20° vertically. Instead, you can also use a wirelessly connected smartphone as a picture-in-picture.

Smart Features

The camcorder has a number of "smart" features designed to simplify the process of recording videos. So, shooting video in HDR mode will help to draw out the details in the shadows, and the automatic horizon alignment function will save the picture from blockage. The only slight disappointment is the noise of the picture in the 4K video recording mode in low light — in FullHD or HD this problem does not occur.

Bright moments

Due to the high build quality, the camera will surely serve for many years and will allow you to capture any bright moments of life, whether it is the first step of a child and the reaction of parents to it, or another no less joyful event.