HC-VX3

An Easy Way to Record Memories and Moments That Last

The F1.8 lens and large MOS sensor let you preserve your memories in vivid 4K images. In addition to the stable shooting when zooming, the 4K cropping function offers desired results. There are also various shooting settings such as 2K for a longer period of time with a smaller capacity.

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Key features of HC-VX3

Key features

4K Image Quality with Bright F 1.8 Lens
Wide 25mm and Optical 24x Zoom Lens
4K High-Precision AF / 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.
In-camera Editing for 2K Images
USB Type-C Terminal

Features

Breathtaking 4K Quality for Those Special Memories

Brilliant 4K Image Quality

Take great 4K footage with a stunning Wide-Angle 25mm*, Optical 24x Zoom. The large MOS sensor and bright F1.8 lens deliver excellent low-light performance.

* 35mm camera equivalent. Available only with 4K 25p/24p and 2K 24p mode.

Accurately Capture the Moment

Get clear action shots with state-of-the-art high-precision AF and Hybrid O.I.S. The high-definition, 1,555k-dot LCD monitor has an electrostatic touch panel for easy menu selection.

Shoot in 4K and Edit Later

Edit videos shot in 4K with just the camera without a PC and save them in 2K. The footage can be edited after they are shot by zooming in, correcting camera shake, chasing the main subject, etc.

4K Premium Image Quality

High-definition 4K shooting gives you highly natural, realistic images. The 4K lens covers the range from 25mm* wide-angle to 600mm tele with a 24x zoom achieved by the 4-Drive Lens System. The large 1/2.5-type (1/2.5-inch) sensor and bright F1.8 lens offer exceptional low-light performance. You get uncompromising picture quality at all times.

* 35mm camera equivalent. Available only with 4K 25p/24p and 2K 24p mode.

Ideally Designed for Video Shooting

Whether taking zoom shots or wide-angle shooting, you can capture footage without the need to change lenses by simply turning the power on. The ergonomically designed grip fits snugly in the hand, allowing comfortable shooting for long periods of time without tiring yourself out, even with one hand.

5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. +

Uses five-axis correction to thoroughly suppress blurring all the way from wide-angle to powerful zoom shots. Ball O.I.S. system reduces wear on the drive section, and greatly improves correction for small-amplitude hand-shake.

4K Cropping to Create Better Footage in 2K

When zooming takes your subjects out of the frame, or causes hand-shake, 4K Cropping solves the problem. Cutouts with 2K quality from 4K images can be easily done using only the camera, entirely after shooting.
- Post Auto Tracking - Post Close-up - Post Panning - Post Manual Tracking - Post Stabilizer - Post Zooming

Wind Shield Zoom Microphone

A special damping material is provided in the space between the mic and the mic net to suppress wind noise for clear recording always.

USB Type-C Terminal

The USB-C port enables power supply and charging with a mobile battery when the power is turned off, as well as with the included AC adapter.

Handy Functions Give You Greater Shooting Enjoyment

Active Contrast

Automatically equalizes the gradation in response to the brightness distribution within the image. Also improves contrast in the low brightness areas of dark and back-lit scenes, and avoids blocked shadows.


4K High-Precision AF

Enjoy high-speed, excellent tracking performance and stability. With Custom AF, you can also choose from three focus modes.


Time Stamp

You can record the date and time of shooting on the images, which is useful for creating evidentiary and academic materials.


Audio LINE-IN

Audio output from the mixer can be used for shooting at event venues and in studios to enable higher quality audio recording.


Microphone Terminal

For special events and presentations, attach an external microphone to record in high quality sound.


Wired Remote

Equipped with a REMOTE terminal (2.5-mm super mini jack) for remote operation of focus, zoom, REC start/stop, etc.

* A wired remote controller (commercially available) is required.

Specifications

Size and Weight

  • Height: 77mm
  • Width: 68mm
  • Depth: 141mm
  • Weight: 431g

All values are approximate.
Weight without battery and SD card.

SENSOR SECTION

Image Sensor1/2.5-type BSI MOS Sensor
Total Pixels8.57 megapixels
Effective PixelsMotion Image4K: 8.29 megapixels [16:9], Full-HD: 6.17 megapixels [16:9]
 Still Image8.29 megapixels [16:9]
6.22 megapixels [4:3]

LENS SECTION

F ValueF1.8 (WIDE) / F4.0 (TELE)
Optical Zoom24x
Focal Length4.12 – 98.9 mm (Optical Zoom：24x)
35 mm Film Camera EquivalentMotion Image (16:9)4K25p, 24p/Full-HD 24p: 25 – 600 mm, Full-HD 50p/50i/25p: 28.9 – 693.7 mm
 Still Image25.0mm – 600mm (16：9) / 30.6mm – 734.4mm (4：3)
Filter Diameter62 mm
Lens BrandPanasonic Lens

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