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Panasonic Full HD Video Camera Camcorder HC-V180K, 50X Optical Zoom, 1/5.8-Inch BSI Sensor, Touch Enabled 2.7-Inch LCD Display (Black)

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Features

  • 50X and 90X Optical Zoom: Long 50X zoom and 90X intelligent zoom draws in the scene from far away. The focal length is 2.06 - 103 millimeter
  • Wide-angle Lens: A 28mm wide-angle lens is convenient for capturing group images in small spaces, such as weddings, reunions and vacations
  • 1/5.8-Inch BSI Sensor: The Back Side Illumination Sensor has a large effective area with 2.20M effective pixels, suppressing noise even when shooting in dimly lit conditions
  • Creative Controls: Creative filter effects like 8mm Movie, Silent Movie, Miniature Effect and Time Lapse Recording add more personality to your high-definition recordings
  • Crisp, Clear Audio: A 2-channel zoom microphone automatically adjusts recording volume higher or lower synced to the camcorder's active zooming capability for crisp, clear audio

Description

Compact, lightweight and easy to use, the Panasonic Full HD Camcorder HC-V180K brings a fun, worry-free experience to high-resolution video capture. Featuring a 5-axis image stabilizer for maximum handheld stability, this 1080p camera’s super-long 50X optical zoom and up to 90X intelligent zoom quickly bring distant objects in focus. A convenient 28mm wide-angle lens allows you to fit more people and scenery into settings like weddings, reunions and vacations. An advanced BSI sensor assures low-light video image quality while Panasonic’s Level Shot function automatically detects and compensates for distracting camera tilting. For added fun, the camera includes creative filter effects like 8mm Movie, Silent Movie, Miniature Effect and Time Lapse Recording, all easily accessible on the 2.7-inch LCD touch screen. A two- channel zoom microphone works in tandem with the zoom to ensure crisp, clear audio up close or at any distance.

Brand: Panasonic


Photo Sensor Technology: BSI MOS


Video Capture Resolution: 1080p, 720p


Maximum Focal Length: 0.01


Maximum Aperture: 2.5 f_stop


Flash Memory Type: SDXC


Video Capture Format: [AVCHD] AVCHD Progressive, [iFrame / MP4] MP4


Supported Audio Format: PCM


Screen Size: 2.7 inches


Connectivity Technology: USB


Sensor Type: BSI MOS


Connectivity Technology: USB


Color: Black


Special Feature: Lightweight


Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant


Image stabilization: Hybrid


Form Factor: Compact


Item Weight: 7.52 ounces


Wireless Compability: Bluetooth


Style Name: HC-V180K


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 4.6"D x 2.1"W x 2.3"H


Number of Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)


Maximum Focal Length: 0.01


Maximum Aperture: 2.5 f_stop


Lens Type: Zoom


Focus Type: Auto Focus


Screen Size: 2.7 inches


Display Resolution Maximum: FHD


Flash Memory Type: SDXC


Flash Memory Installed Size: 16 GB


Flash Memory Speed Class: C6


Flash Memory UHS Speed Class: UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)


Flash Memory Video Speed Class: V60


Flash Memory Bus Interface Type: UHS-I


Optical Zoom: 50


Digital Zoom: 150


Zoom: Optical


Brand: Panasonic


Model Number: HC-V180K


Camcorder Type: Video Camera


Model Name: HC-V180K


Built-In Media: Camcorder, Battery, AC Adaptor, DC Cable, HDMI Cable, USB Cable, Editing Software


Antenna Location: Camcorder


Unit Count: 1 Count


Manufacturer: Panasonic


UPC: 885170266018


Global Trade Identification Number: 18


Warranty Description: manufacture


Video Resolution: 1080p, 720p


Video Capture Format: [AVCHD] AVCHD Progressive, [iFrame / MP4] MP4


Effective Still Resolution: 2 mp


Image Capture Speed: 60 frames_per_second


Shooting Modes: Time Lapse


Image Aspect Ratio: 169


Supported Image Format: JPEG, PNG, GIF


File Format: MP4, AVCHD


Exposure Control Type: Program (P), Aperture Priority (Av or A), Shutter Priority (Tv or S), Manual (M), Automatic (Auto)


Effective Video Resolution: 1080 pixels


Supported Audio Format: PCM


Compatible Devices: TV, Computer, Smartphone (with USB support)


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    • Spectacular! (just not in low-light)
Style: HC-V180K
This is a great product for what it is designed to do and it seems that many of the negative reviews are by people that didn’t research their purchase properly. I understand that frustration, but if you know what it can and can’t do before purchasing then you will not be disappointed! Let me give some of the pros and cons to explain what I mean. At the end I have a small explanation of what you can expect for picture quality. Pros - Zoom: The zoom is amazing! I shoot most of my videos on a 1.6x crop frame Canon DSLR and there is no lens in the world that will get you 59x optical zoom. That is something like 1650mm equivalent which gives you a tight headshot at 200ft. There are several “Intelligent” or digital zoom options, just disable that from the first day and forget about it. - Battery/Charging: The battery lasts forever. I’ve done long recordings and I really haven’t hit 50% battery. It is also easy to power off USB (in two different ways: the included barrel plug or micro USB) which means that a cheap battery bank will keep it at 100% power for days. - Price: At just under $200 this is $50 cheaper that most of the competition (for example the Vixia HF R800). Even for the same price I prefer the Panasonic to the Canon, and I’m an avid Canon DSLR fan! - Microphone: No, this doesn’t have a broadcast quality microphone. However, it is noticeably better than the mic on my Canon DSLR, especially in the wind. I do wish that it accepted an external mic input, and I’ve listed that as a con. So the quality isn’t great, but since it’s better than a DSLR I have to put it as a pro. Cons - Microphone Input: I really wish this accepted an external mic input as most of it’s competitors do. I get that most people buying a cheap camcorder aren’t going to use an external mic, but I would! - No Carrying Case: Even a simple cloth bag would have been better than nothing, I bought a $10 case that’s a bit too big for it. I wish I had something better. - Menu Interface: This isn’t a strong point for most camcorders, but this one is particularly finicky with the menus. The low quality touch screen and small icons mean it often takes two tries to hit the right button and the menus are designed someone who has never actually used a camera. - Live-Video Output: I haven’t even tried this, it uses a mini-HDMI, which is a stupid standard, but at least they include a mini-HDMI to HDMI cord with the camera. There are a lot of other reviews that talk about this… I haven’t tried and I don’t care, but others have issues, so consider that if you care. A note about video quality: I’ll start by saying that this is about on par with a good smartphone for video quality and maybe underperforms a flagship phone in low light. In a daylight scene it can be hard to tell the difference between this camcorder footage and a $1,000 DSLR with a good lens! However, as soon as you go indoors the quality of the camcorder footage deteriorates to a barely usable level. It says it is F2.08 @ 108mm and while I don’t think they are lying, the quality of the footage would not lead a person to believe that number… So why would you buy this!? Why have I given it 5 stars!? Because a good new DSLR+lens cost 3 or 5 times as much, and this camcorder keeps pace with good lighting conditions. Because a smartphone is lucky if it can get to 2x zoom without the quality collapsing and this camcorder does 59x and looks great. Because it is $200 and can get great footage that would be hard to get other ways! If you want to record indoors/low-light, or need the absolute best in video quality then spend the extra money to get something with a much larger sensor (not really available on any "camcorder"). Otherwise, you’ll love this! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2017 by Charles Carmichael
    • Fantastic camera!
Style: HC-V180K
For about 2 years I have been looking for a camera like this. One that will 1) Provide a video to a monitor without having to be in record mode, 2) had an HDMI output, 3) has an AC connector on it and so it is not dependent on batteries , 4) is small / compact, 5) has excellent optical zoom and video capability. I was especially surprised (and suspicious by then low price of the camera, but I trusted the Panasonic name and put it to the test at a 3 day live concert using 2 of these cameras to view video from 2 stages on my hotel room balcony that was easily 300 feet way. These cameras ran for 10 hours straight each of the 3 days non stop, had great pictures, and more than enough zoom power to bring the performance up close. .. all without using a SIM card or recording the performance in any way. The previous year I used telephoto lenses on 2 iPhones to perform this same feat last year. GREAT CAMERAS!. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2019 by gladstone m brown
    • Very Good Camera for the Price
Style: HC-V180K
I use this camera to record two to three high school football games a week and do highlights for the team. I love the zoom and the picture quality is fantastic (day or night). The still photos are great when you are in photo mode, but I was disappointed nothing or low quality, small size, out of focus and fuzzy if you take any photos on video mode. I was hoping to be able to get action shots while filming. But I think the photos will be great when I zoom in on far off mountains etc when I get back up to the hills. I love the fact that you can film in 1080p 60fps MP4 format. This way I don't have to convert MTS files before posting online. But these files are 28Mbps, so they are rather large compared to my old camera. You can record in 720p or 360p I prefer better quality. You can also record in near 4K with MTS files. 10 or 15 years ago you could get a camcorder with a viewfinder and maybe a my hookup and flash in this price range. But not anymore. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2021 by BroncoBoy7
    • Great quality, worth the price
Style: HC-V180K
I love this camcorder! It doesn't take long to charge (maybe a couple hours if that) and the battery lasts a decent amount of time (approximately a day and a half or two with heavy usage and a few days with light usage). The quality of picture/sound it fairly crisp for the price. It does not look professional by any means, but it doesn't look cheap or fuzzy either. I got this for the purpose of taking home videos and capturing important events in my family. It does the job well and its very easy to maneuver. It's very compact too so it's something I just throw into my bag whenever an event is coming up that I want to capture. I also love that it has the manual lens cover. It's helps keep the lens safe and clean and I feel it protects the lens pretty well. It has been a great buy for me and I've captured so many videos since! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2018 by Olga Kimszal
    • light weight and easy to operate.
Style: HC-V180K
This is a light weight camera, and small enough to fit easily in anyone's hand. The on-screen menu takes a few minutes to get used to, but nothing too difficult. Love the fact that it doesn't have too many buttons to push, and it's basically point and shoot type of a camera. Using the SD card makes it very convenient to move your recording from the camcorder to a computer without use of wires. The zoom is incredible and makes far away shots look like you're right next to it. Satisfied so far. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018 by Bryan
    • Buy from someone else
Style: HC-V180K
I LOVE this camcorder.. it is my 2nd one because my 1st one unfortunately got sand in the gears at the beach and broke 🙄 that being said the battery on this specific one is total junk. My old one would stay charged for weeks and weeks and this one I charge once and use it for maybe 20 mins and put it up and when I get it back out to use it is dead again. I think for the price the battery should be in much better condition! So I would recommend this camcorder but I wouldn’t recommend this seller! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2026 by ❤️
    • Satisfaction
Style: HC-V180K
I have had this camcorder now for a few days and can say I'm very happy with it. The quality of the camera is very good for this price range. The optical zoom is very good but my one con is the auto focus is a bit slow, need to take your time when zooming in. Low light performance without Low Light turn on is good to me and even better if you turn Low Light on with in the camcorder scene mode. The battery life seem to be good, I charge the battery up when I first got the camcorder and have used it a good bit only now is it starting to show it's getting low. The only other con and this is not a fault of the camcorder is if you have big hands and fingers you might find hard to use but I can work around this. Over all a very good camcorder for the price. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2019 by Paul Melkus
    • Great as a Kayak camera!
Style: HC-V180K
I've been using this camcorder instead of a GoPro on my kayak (front camera) and it has been superb so far! It's light weight enough to stay stable on my monopod 'boom stick' and the OIS works very well to alleviate water chop and trolling motor vibration. I normally have it plugged in to a power bank and it keeps going even in 100deg direct sunlight, the entire day, never overheated once so far. It's not waterproof obviously and I've worried once or twice about it getting splashed, but for the price it's a risk I'm willing to take for the superior image and sound quality vs an action camera. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2020 by Klllont

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