Panasonic Full HD Video Camera Camcorder HC-V770, 20X Optical Zoom, 1/2.3-Inch BSI Sensor, HDR Capture, Wi-Fi Smartphone Multi Scene Video Recording (Black)
Brand | Panasonic |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Flash Memory Type | SDXC |
Color | Black |
Special Feature | image-stabilization |
Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Optical Zoom | 20 x |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Camcorder type | Video Camera |
Model Name | HC-V770K |
About this item
- 20X Optical Zoom: Long 20X zoom draws in the scene from far away; Compatible with Remote Pan Tilt Cradle (optional); The focal length is 4.08 to 81.6 millimeter; The still image is 1/2 to 1/2000 and the standard illumination is 1400 lx
- HDR Movie Feature: Exclusive high dynamic range feature suppresses blown highlights and blocked shadows for crisper and clearer videos camcorder
- Wireless Twin Camera: Wirelessly connect your smartphone's video camera as a sub-camera for a picture in picture video effect
- 1/2.3 Inch BSI Sensor: The Back Side Illumination Sensor has a large effective area with 6.03M effective pixels, suppressing noise even when shooting in dimly lit conditions
- Remote Shooting/View: The "Panasonic Image App" lets you use a smartphone or tablet as a real time remote to control the camcorder from a distance; Wi Fi functions also enable real-time broadcasting or baby monitoring; IEEE 802.11b/g/n
- Viewfinder Type: Flexible LCD
- Lens Type: Prime
- Image Stabilization: Image Stabilization
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Zoom | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 4.3 |
Picture quality | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.3 | — | 4.4 |
Image stabilization | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | — | — | 4.3 |
Battery life | 4.1 | 3.8 | — | — | — | 3.9 |
Touch Screen | — | 3.8 | — | 3.5 | — | 4.3 |
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model name | HC-V770K | HV-V785K | CNHFG70 | — | R600 | HC-VX981K |
display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
digital zoom | — | 60 multiplier x | 800 multiplier x | 18 multiplier x | 57 multiplier x | — |
optical zoom | 20 multiplier x | 20 multiplier x | 20 multiplier x | 0 multiplier x | 32 multiplier x | 20 multiplier x |
video resolution | 1080p | 1080p | 4K | 4K | — | 4K |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI | USB | USB | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
From the manufacturer
Panasonic Full HD Camcorder HC-V770
With Advanced Lens, Sensor and Engine
The Panasonic Full HD Camcorder HC-V770 is equipped with 20x Optical Zoom with 4-drive lens system. Featuring HDR Movie function (High Dynamic Range), this 1080p camera captures clear shots with excellent detail in both bright and dark areas. The Wi-Fi functions make the camcorder competent in a variety of tasks: remote shooting and view via the Panasonic smartphone app, picture-in-picture style video recording with your smartphone as a sub camera. You can also livestream events or check on the baby anytime from anywhere. Push notification sends an instant alert when the audio sensor detects the baby waking or crying.
At a Glance:
- 20x optical zoom brings the action closer
- 4-drive lens system produces high image quality
- HDR Movie Function reduces bright spots for a professional look
- Wireless Twin Camera uses your smartphone as a sub camera
- Wi-Fi functions enable real-time broadcasting and monitoring
Features & Benefits
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20x Optical Zoom with 4-Drive Lens System for Premium QualityThe Panasonic HC-V770 camcorder utilizes a 20x optical zoom with 4-drive lens system for premium picture quality. By driving each lens group separately, drive ranges are reduced to deliver high-image quality and high-powered zooming. It also keeps the body compact, even with a 20x optical zoom. |
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Movie Suppresses Blown HighlightsFeaturing HDR Movie function, the HC-V770 captures clear shots with excellent detail in both bright and dark areas. By combining two images taken with different exposure times, the HDR Movie function suppresses blown highlights and blocked shadows for crisper, clearer videos. Even in difficult shooting situations, such as backlighting, you can easily record true-to-life videos with excellent gradation. |
Wireless Twin Camera Uses Your Smartphone as a Sub CameraUsing your smartphone's Wi-Fi, you can shoot from two angles at the same time. And because you're shooting with two different cameras, you shoot from any distance or angle you choose for a variety of Picture-in-Picture images. |
BSI Sensor Minimizes Image NoiseThe BSI (Back Side Illumination Sensor) of the HC-V770 has a large effective area with 6.03M effective pixels, suppressing noise even when shooting in dimly lit conditions, such as indoor scenes or nightscapes. It delivers stunningly beautiful images even down to the tiniest details. |
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Crystal Engine Provides Slow Motion and Noise ReductionThe unique, high-speed engine of the HC-V770 video camera lets you shoot and play smooth Slow Motion Video in Full-HD. Its Noise Reduction function reduces noise for crisp, vibrantly colorful Full-HD images. |
Creative Control Allows for Select Video EffectsThe HC-V770 camcorder provides a range of filter effects—Miniature Effect, 8mm Movie, Silent Movie and Time Lapse Recording—that let you shoot impressive video recordings to match the shooting situation. |
Intelligent Frame Creation Creates Full-HD Slow Motion VideoThe Panasonic HC-V770 records Full-HD (1920 x 1080) at 120 fps.** And the Intelligent Frame Creation of the Crystal Engine interpolates to an equivalent of 240 fps,** for smooth slow motion. Easily switch to slow motion while recording with a simple touch on the LCD screen. **For NTSC area:60/120/240fps **For PAL area:50/100/200fps |
High-Quality Audio Technology Improves Sound RecordingWind Shield Zoom Microphone A special damping material between the mic and mic net suppresses wind noise for clear recording. High-Quality Audio Parts Four 6mm-diameter, high-S/N mics and aluminum electrolytic capacitors reduce sound distortion and increase clarity. |
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iA (intelligent Auto)/iA Plus Mode Optimizes ShootingiA senses shooting conditions to automatically adjust settings and activate functions for optimal results. This powerful mode also lets you adjust exposure compensation and white balance with a single button on the LCD. |
Level Shot Function Automatically Corrects TiltingThe HC-V770 Level Shot function automatically detects and corrects tilting in images. It can be adjusted to three different levels—OFF, Normal or Strong—depending on shooting conditions. |
5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. + Suppresses BlurringFrom wide-angle to powerful zoom shots, HYBRID O.I.S. + uses five-axis correction to suppress blurring. It lets you capture crisp, clear images in nearly any shooting situation. |
Multi Manual Dial Easily Adjusts FunctionsBy pushing or rotating the manual dial of the camcorder, you can easily adjust functions, like focusing and changing the iris. Adjustable Items: Focus, White Balance Mode, Shutter Speed, Iris, Sharpness, Color Saturation, White Balance Fine, Brightness. |
Wi-Fi Functions
One-touch Connection — NFC lets you instantly connect a smartphone or tablet to the camcorder with just one touch. Even without an NFC phone, QR codes are provided to make Wi-Fi settings.
Remote Shooting / Remote View — The “Panasonic Image App” lets you use a smartphone or tablet as a real-time remote to control the camcorder from a distance. Videos and photos inside the camera can be viewed on a smartphone or tablet, and uploaded to an SNS site.
Real-Time Broadcasting*** — You can live-stream events on USTREAM as they are being recorded in Full-HD resolution.
Baby Monitor*** — Check on the baby anytime from anywhere with a smartphone or tablet. Push Notification sends an instant alert when the audio sensor detects the baby waking or crying.
***A wireless access point (router) is required.
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle (optional)
Connect to an optional cradle to rotate the HC-V770 camera automatically. The motion sensor and Face Recognition function automatically capture faces at parties. You can also register shooting angles in advance to switch from your smartphone. The camera even watches over pets when you're not home. You can operate the camcorder remotely from your smartphone or tablet with the Panasonic Image App.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 5.47 x 2.56 x 2.87 inches |
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Item Weight | 12.5 ounces |
ASIN | B00RBG5J02 |
Item model number | HC-V770K |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #153,005 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #371 in Camcorders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 5, 2015 |
Manufacturer | Panasonic |
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Product Description
The Panasonic Full HD Camcorder HC-V770 is equipped with 20x Optical Zoom with 4-drive lens system. Being the world's first consumer camcorder to feature the HDR Movie function (High Dynamic Range), this 1080p camera captures clear shots with excellent detail in both bright and dark areas. The Wi-Fi functions make the camcorder competent in a variety of tasks: Remote shooting and view via the Panasonic smartphone app, picture-in-picture style video recording with your smartphone as a sub camera. You can also livestream events or check on the baby anytime from anywhere. Push notification sends an instant alert when the audio sensor detects the baby waking or crying. In a consumer Full-HD video camera. As of January 5th, 2015.
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Customers like the image quality and value of the camcorder. For example, they mention it shoots great photos and the HD quality completely surpasses memories. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, performance, ease of use, speed, and sound quality.
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Customers like the image quality of the camcorder. They say it has a powerful zoom and clear picture. They also say it is great for still pictures and has s superior zoom feature. Overall, customers say it's the best HD camera out there.
"...The picture quality is outstanding and the image stabilization (necessary in such a small light body) it excellent...." Read more
"...the footage in iA (Intelligent Auto Mode) and found the footage to be pretty satisfying for the price paid and the size of the camera...." Read more
"...Several points to make.#1 The Picture quality is fantastic at 60 FPS and using Adobe Premiere Elements I was able to slow down the 60fps to..." Read more
"...This unit has very good image quality, stabilization is solid from a layman's perspective, and it can even snap a photo in the middle to taking..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the camcorder. Some mention that it performs exceptionally well in low light situations, with a huge advantage both in low-light and depth of field. However, others say that it never works, works only intermittently, and has malfunction errors.
"...The main reason for this selection come down to the low light handling and the ability to record 1080P at 60 fps with a high data rate...." Read more
"...I will say this camera does indeed perform exceptionally well in low light situations...." Read more
"...(This one is not a long term solution because it turns itself off every 10 minutes, even when connected to AC power)..." Read more
"...Not only did the camera handle the balance of dim light to bright light well, the sounds of the waves crashing, a seagull that flew by squawking..." Read more
Customers like the value of the camcorder. They mention the features, great video, and functionality are outstanding for the price. Some say that the learning curve is long, but well worth it. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...is detailed if long (about the size of War And Peace) but well worth the download time...." Read more
"...Bottom Line.All things considered, this camera is well worth the money and is light years ahead of any smartphone in terms of quality or..." Read more
"...For the price it is the best bang for the buck with outstanding quality and should be very heavily considered if looking for a 1080p 60 camcorder" Read more
"This camcorder is a very deluxe unit for my use...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image stabilization of the camcorder. They mention that it has a long optical zoom, and the steady zoom is fast and accurate. They also appreciate the ability to easily zoom in and out to properly frame the court. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and features of this product.
"...The picture quality is outstanding and the image stabilization (necessary in such a small light body) it excellent...." Read more
"...The ability to easily zoom in and out to properly frame the court is great...." Read more
"...This unit has very good image quality, stabilization is solid from a layman's perspective, and it can even snap a photo in the middle to taking..." Read more
"...The steady-shot removes most of my shakes and I don't feel the need for a tripod, even when zooming into an animal 300 yards off and the digital..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the camcorder. Some mention it's excellent, great for both high quality video and still pictures, and has superior A/V recordings under all conditions. However, others say that it turns unusable, has poor wireless functions, and can't do any event broadcast.
"...It is a gimmick. Good luck with that.This is a fantastic camcorder...." Read more
"...Also, the WiFi camera option is crap, WAY too much lag for it to be a usable feature in my opinion...." Read more
"...all the available recording formats and in my opinion it records best in avchd mode, 1080p. You can use 5.1 sound only with this video format...." Read more
"...body which virtually eliminates visible fingerprints, superior A/V recordings under all conditions, fade option at the highest recording settings,..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the camcorder. Some mention that it's easy to use, simple, and fast. They appreciate the manual dial and wheel for focusing. However, others say that the camera is not user friendly, over complicated, and the user interface feels mildly retarded. They also mention that managing the media is a pain.
"...Overall I like the battery life, image quality, zoom and ease of use...." Read more
"...The touch screen viewer is small and a little difficult to use, and is so-so in bright daylight, but the ability to link with a smart phone/tablet..." Read more
"...This is my first camcorder but my overall impression is that it can be easy to use (turn it on and press record) and at the same time have some..." Read more
"...The manual functionality is fantastic...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the camcorder. Some mention that it can do time lapse video, or slow motion, while others say that it's very slow. The 4K resolution is enormous, resulting in very slow transfer times, making it not good for quick shooting.
"...I do have one caveat, I noticed the camera tends to struggle for a second when it is focused on something bright (like a neon sign for instance)..." Read more
"...selection come down to the low light handling and the ability to record 1080P at 60 fps with a high data rate...." Read more
"...The dual capture linking a phone to get a PIP video has lag problems...." Read more
"...I was able to get consistently great slow motion video.Several points to make.#..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the camcorder. Some mention that the sound is terrific and the high definition looks great, while others say that it makes horrible noises and the audio is merely passable. There's no built-in memory, and loud sound may distort and ruin your audio.
"...handle the balance of dim light to bright light well, the sounds of the waves crashing, a seagull that flew by squawking that I didn't remember, but..." Read more
"...So... bottom line, I find the audio very disappointing, especially when compared to the earlier Panasonic model that really did it well...." Read more
"...Compared to that, this camera is UNBELIEVABLE! The sound quality is terrific and the high definition looks great...." Read more
"...Sound quality is quite good with the built-in mics...." Read more
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Bonus Pro Tip - Use the manual settings and set the shutter speed to 1/350 (or less depending on light) and set the IRIS to wide open. This will help eliminate motion blur when filming indoor sports.
Drawback - The one drawback for me was that I had to buy a wide angle lens to get the whole court in the frame when filming court side. This degrades the video image just a little by making it soft in the corners. The Panasonic HC-V770 has one of the wider angle lenses of any of the Prosumer cameras I looked at, but it just isn't wide enough. Hint, Hint Panasonic....we would love a wider angle lens to be standard on these cameras.
I am only mentioning the things I feel are worthy of mention for this camera, do with that as you will.
Video Quality
Most cameras do great in bright sunlight, but what about at night? I will say this camera does indeed perform exceptionally well in low light situations. For her maiden voyage, I took the 770 to Halloween Horror Nights. I knew this would be brutal considering the absence of light, foggy effects, and flashy neon lights that are naturally accompanied with an event such as this. I shot most of the footage in iA (Intelligent Auto Mode) and found the footage to be pretty satisfying for the price paid and the size of the camera. I do have one caveat, I noticed the camera tends to struggle for a second when it is focused on something bright (like a neon sign for instance) then moved to a dark area. This can create a sudden "chop" in the video that is subtle and lasts maybe a second until the camera can adjust itself for the darker scene. This is something just about any camera is going to struggle with and the only way to get rid of it completely is to spend $2000 + on a professional grade camera. There IS a way to help remedy this. Use HDR (High Dynamic Range Mode). This feature is best utilized when the foreground is considerably darker than the background "like somebody being recorded with their back to the sun and their face being almost blacked out because of it." This can help also help with bright - dark situations because it allows the camera to expose the background a bit more and also slows sensor adjustments making the transition a bit smoother. However there is a downside to this, The quality of the image will not be quite as good as if you were to shoot in iA. For me the difference in video quality was negligible though and worth the very slight "and i mean very slight" degradation in video quality.
Sound Quality
So far, I am impressed with the built-in microphone this camera has, it is able to pick up the tiniest of details and make them audible in the videos it produces. The mic was also thoroughly tested at HHN. All sorts of shenanigans going on at once, it was fantastic being able to pick up some of the smaller noises that you wouldn't think would show up in the video. Chainsaws, the snarls and sneers of scare actors, and guest chatter were blended beautifully with the camera's 5.1 surround sound.
Would the sound be better with a dedicated shotgun mic or other variant? Probably, just about any camera is better with a dedicated mic.
But I am talking about what’s included with the unit, and for its size, this thing does great.
Camera and UI (User Interface)
I bought this camera for $550, which is pretty much the cheapest price for any camera in its class.
After a lot of tinkering and testing, I concur with the other "more qualified" reviewers. This camera's hardware far outshines it's software, and I mean by a mile. The camera's body does not feel quite as robust as some of the other big brands. Neither does the UI. In fact, the User Interface feels mildly retarded in my opinion, mostly due to the fact that it just looks and feels obsolete/dated. The touchscreen is a not a "class leader" either.
But once again, $550 vs. $800+ for another brand comparable with the ability of this one.
I feel something worthy of mention is that the zoom rocker on my camera has developed a slight "clicky" sound that is sometimes audible in videos.
This annoys the absolute dickens out of me and I am considering asking for a replacement before the time runs out in which I have the option to do so. Also, the WiFi camera option is crap, WAY too much lag for it to be a usable feature in my opinion. I can't believe Panasonic has fueled this awesome little camera's campaign on a gimmick.
Bottom Line.
All things considered, this camera is well worth the money and is light years ahead of any smartphone in terms of quality or capability. Trying to consider the camera of a smartphone to a dedicated camera is asinine in my humble opinion.
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We have used this camera to record many events with no problems at all. The menus are easy to use to setup the camera to your liking.
The zoom is smooth and crisp at all times, unless some other cameras we tried.
The audio recording is once again crisp and clear with no noise from the zoom or anything else being captured.
Would recommend this unit to anyone looking for a HD camera and not wanting/needing to make the leap in the the 4K level.
The camera does not have a viewfinder, however, the screen is still easily visible when in sunlight. The image stabilisation works really well and hand holding the camera produces perfectly acceptable results, even at high zoom ranges.
This camera does not seem to need any extras, with the possible exception of an external microphone if audio is really critical. It is also noted that the camera will run from the DC input jack, making an external power bank a possibility for extended video productions.
In conclusion, this is an fantastic, well made, camera for the price.
I still haven't figured out stopping the camera from breaking the hour video into two parts.