Panasonic on the video market for a long time.The company tries to please user requests, releasing flagship and budget models. However, sometimes they get devices that are difficult to attribute to a particular class. One of the most recent - Panasonic HC V500. The model combines almost flagship parameters and budget cost. Externally, it looks much more expensive than its price, which attracts to purchase. There is a Panasonic HC V500 and disadvantages, which you will learn below.
Equipment
The camcorder comes in the usual for the companythe box. It shows the model and some of its characteristics. Inside, everything is standard: a camera, a set of wires, the necessary drivers and manuals. You will not call a complete set generous, but for full operation of the device it is not necessary to buy in addition anything.
Appearance
The first thing to note is the absence of thread.for screwing in third-party lenses. The disadvantage turns the Panasonic HC V500 into an amateur-only camera. It is impossible to install other filters. The camera is made of high-quality plastic, and there are no complaints about it. Everything is simple, but with taste. Plastic does not collect fingerprints and scratches, which allows you to use the Panasonic HC V500 in any conditions. In general, the appearance of the camera makes it clear that it belongs specifically to the middle class and does not claim to be the flagship. However, I don’t want to call her a budget one. Dimensions allow her everywhere to carry with you. It is quite light and small, fits in a small handbag. It is convenient to shoot with one hand, the camera is easy to wrap and hold. The edges have smooth lines and do not cut the palms.
Controls
Camcorder Panasonic HC V500 acquired nearbybuttons that allow you to easily customize. It is worth starting from the front where the lens of the model is located. Above it is a small LED light, which performs the function of illumination when shooting in the dark. I must say that it is bright enough and shines a long distance. Under the lens there is a grille that hides the microphone from the eyes. Sound is recorded in stereo format. Problems with it also does not arise. Video camera Panasonic HC V500, reviews of which are positive, received a lens with automatically opened curtains. Who does not know, in the budget devices it is necessary to open and close them manually. The mechanism is working properly, while the sounds are not annoying.
Interfaces
The developer has not deprived the user and variousinterfaces that are harmoniously located throughout the body. The port for the adapter is under the strap. It is covered with a small rubber cap. The back side got a button to start recording, as well as a slider to switch shooting modes. Here is the indicator. Just below is the battery pack.
Самое интересное камера Panasonic HC V500 hides under the LCD display. Here is a small integrated speaker grille. The sound from it is quite clear and loud, so the footage can be viewed immediately after recording. At the very bottom there is a small button that is responsible for the forced shutdown of the device. Separately, there is a USB port, HDMI, as well as a universal audio input. The memory card slot is located at the bottom of the camera, close to the battery. The card can be removed with a light touch.
Autonomy
The battery allows you to shoot up to 150 minutes.Of course, the duration of the work affects the quality of the recording. For the average user should be enough capacity of this battery. Otherwise, you can separately purchase special batteries that allow you to shoot for a longer time. Fully charged battery in 2.5 hours. For a device of this class, such autonomy is acceptable.
Video
The camera has acquired optical and electronicstabilization, which, in general, is not surprising. Today, such a kit is present in every more or less suitable apparatus. We must say at once that you should not count on excellent recording quality, as in more expensive video cameras. The developer saved on the matrix, which received a rather small working area. Hybrid stabilization allows you to make videos smooth, but they are still much worse than those obtained on the top camera from the same Panasonic.
Optical and digital zoom (38x / 100x) available.Allows you to focus on distant objects. True, to achieve a clear picture that will not twitch, it is very difficult. Partly solves this problem shooting with a tripod.
At night, the camera shoots confidently.Almost no noise, which is already happy. However, the details are low. Adding light raises the clarity of the video, but cannot completely solve the problem.
"Honest" FullHD to give the camera does not work.The reason is that the same small size of the matrix. It happens that even when shooting at a lower resolution, you can see the fuzzy contours of some objects. This is especially noticeable in distant figures.
The same problems suffer and photographs.You can take pictures in several resolutions. After that, the footage is stretched by the video camera software, which significantly reduces the quality of the photo.
In general, the camera can be described asA good amateur device for shooting family holidays and other events. For serious video shooting, the model is hardly suitable, even if you really want to.
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The camera software got the samelike other Panasonic devices that are released in 2012. The interface is implemented simple and understandable, even a beginner will understand. The elements are large, so it's almost impossible to miss a finger. The menu is made logical and organized so that the user is not confused. Included is a disc with licensed utilities.
Camcorder Panasonic HC V500: reviews
Users rate the camera by 4 points out of 5.The model could not get the maximum rating due to the small size of the matrix. The owner likes its design, practicality and wide functionality. Also, the acquisition attracts an affordable price. From the Panasonic video camera line introduced in 2012, many users advise choosing this particular model.
