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See more imagesPanasonic - HD 24x Optical Zoom Digital Camcorder - Black
- Model:
- HC-V900K
- SKU:
- 6620268
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would recommend to a friend
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Expensive modern camcorder
ghabz Posted
It's a simple fact that if you want a camcorder with an external mic jack, remote jack, and shoe mount, yeah, it will be over five hundred dollars. This might be the cheapest new cam with these features you can get in the current year. That said, this is seven hundred dollars and it's HD. 4K TVs hit shelves in 2012, and in 2025, we have a 1080p camcorder. Taking a page from Apple, I assume this is mainly available to nudge you to the 4k offering. So how's the camcorder? It's alright. The biggest pro is the USB-C jack for charging. The last model used a barrel jack, so this is great. The body has sparkles baked in, and it's as light as your smart phone. The shoe mount is integrated well. Again, for this price, the external mic jack is the main appeal. Literally any mic can be used with the right converters. Sitting across the room, I can zoom into the tiniest text on the tiniest sign, and read it clearly. Try doing that with your iPhone. The user interface is dated and sad looking. A 2010 digital camera wouldn't feel outdated with it. The icons are small, so missing is a given, and they removed the control button if you preferred it to the touch screen. There is an unfortunate delay when listening to audio via the headphone jack. The manual contains contradictions (on one page, it says to only use the provided charging cable, on another, it says you can use any USB-C cable that is rated for the right power). The digital version of the manual is several hundred pages longer, making the printout seem pointless. Despite this being released less than a year ago, almost none of the optional accessories in the manual appear to be in production. That includes the really cool external mic and the extended life battery...both sold out. I'm not impressed with the Panasonic environment and its lack of enthusiasm to support newly released cameras. Finally, this cam connects via WIFI to be remotely controlled through a dated app. Sony Handycams did that 10 years ago. Why not have Bluetooth? While I'm certain this HD cam will be better than an HD cam from 2016, it's not impressive for the price. If I'm paying full, I want a fresh and intuitive user interface. I want accessories to be readily available. I want to control it remotely with Bluetooth. All in all, I can't rate it less than 4 stars because "it is what it is". It has 24x optical zoom with remarkable clarity, and those inputs! But man...that price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Panasonic Team
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Hello there! Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback with us! We appreciate your thoughtful analysis of the camcorder, and we’re glad to hear you’re finding some of the key features, like the external mic jack, USB-C charging, and impressive optical zoom, to be beneficial. We also understand your concerns regarding the user interface, audio delay, and accessory availability. Your insights are invaluable and will help us continue to improve both the product and the overall customer experience. We’re sorry for the frustrations with some of the more dated aspects and the lack of accessory availability, and we’re grateful for your perspective. We’ll be sure to pass along your feedback to the relevant team. Thank you again for your review! -C <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/stratos-logos/logos/Panasonic.png" alt="Panasonic" title="Panasonic" style="display: block !important; margin-top: 2em !important; border: 1px solid #ccc !important; padding: 2px !important; background-color: white !important;" />
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Camcorder!
ANTHONYR Posted
Love it! I use it everday for my job. The menu took a minute to learn but easy enough. Zoom function works well and the camera feels comfortable in my hand. The SD card is easy to place in the camera and eay to remove. Con: Date/Time can only be seen while recording, not during playback. I'm not sure when the Date/Time became a national security secret but apparently you need third party software to burn the Date/Time on a final recording, which makes no sense. If you want the video to be a keepsake, be prepared to spend extra money to extract the Date/Time from the metadata.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Panasonic Team
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Hello there! Thank you for your detailed 4-star review! We’re delighted to hear the camcorder is a reliable companion in your daily work and that you find it comfortable and easy to use. We appreciate your feedback about the Date/Time display, your insights are important and will be shared with our team as we look for ways to enhance the user experience. Thanks again for choosing Panasonic! - F <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/stratos-logos/logos/Panasonic.png" alt="Panasonic" title="Panasonic" style="display: block !important; margin-top: 2em !important; border: 1px solid #ccc !important; padding: 2px !important; background-color: white !important;" />
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great video camera
DREV Posted
Excellent quality and I love the portability of it. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Panasonic Team
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Hi there! Thank you for your recommendation! We’re delighted to hear you’re enjoying the quality and portability of your Panasonic camcorder. Capturing great moments on the go is exactly what it’s designed for. - S <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/stratos-logos/logos/Panasonic.png" alt="Panasonic" title="Panasonic" style="display: block !important; margin-top: 2em !important; border: 1px solid #ccc !important; padding: 2px !important; background-color: white !important;" />
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Digital Camcorder
HOMEHEATER Posted
It does an excellent recording. Pictures and color are excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Panasonic Team
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Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your camcorder is delivering excellent recordings with vibrant colors and sharp images. - S <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/stratos-logos/logos/Panasonic.png" alt="Panasonic" title="Panasonic" style="display: block !important; margin-top: 2em !important; border: 1px solid #ccc !important; padding: 2px !important; background-color: white !important;" />
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice size and color
TheresaM Posted
Easy Nice seize and good views and long distance easy to find thing and take shots
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Panasonic Team
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Hello Theresa! Thank you for your great 5 star review! We’re happy to hear the size and color suit you well, and that the camcorder makes it easy to capture long-distance shots with good clarity. Enjoy recording those special moments! - F <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/stratos-logos/logos/Panasonic.png" alt="Panasonic" title="Panasonic" style="display: block !important; margin-top: 2em !important; border: 1px solid #ccc !important; padding: 2px !important; background-color: white !important;" />
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Value
NicolasM Posted
Great camera for the price with excellent zoom and picture quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Panasonic Team
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Hi Nicolas! Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear you’re enjoying the zoom and picture quality, especially at such a great value. We hope your new camcorder captures many amazing moments! - F <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/stratos-logos/logos/Panasonic.png" alt="Panasonic" title="Panasonic" style="display: block !important; margin-top: 2em !important; border: 1px solid #ccc !important; padding: 2px !important; background-color: white !important;" />