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Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum optical zoom this camcorder offers?

• A:Answer This camcorder has a 20x optical zoom.

Q: QuestionWhat type of lens does this camcorder have?

• A:Answer This camcorder uses a 4.08-81.6mm Leica Dicomar lens for high-quality videos and images.

Q: QuestionHow long can I record with this camcorder on a full charge?

• A:Answer With a fully charged battery, you can record for up to 55 minutes.

Q: QuestionDoes this Panasonic camcorder have a slow-motion recording feature?

• A:Answer Yes, this camcorder is equipped with a full high-definition slow-motion recording feature for capturing smooth videos.

Q: QuestionDoes this camcorder have image stabilization?

• A:Answer Yes, it features Hybrid O.I.S. (optical image stabilization) to minimize camera shake.

Q: Questionwill it stream to the internet

Asked 6 years ago by wantToKnow.

• A:Answer Yes... great for streaming... amazing video quality

  Answered 6 years ago by ChristopherVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI was hoping to get a directional mic, does this camera have a mic jack?

Asked 7 years ago by AsparaGus.

• A:Answer Yes, it has a 3.5mm microphone jack. You should get a microphone that has its own power, i.e. one that takes batteries. The audio preamps on consumer camcorders like this one can get noisy with unpowered mics.

  Answered 7 years ago by nctritechVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this camcorder include a built-in tripod socket?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer This camcorder has a Tripod receptacle. Please note that attaching a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 q) or more may damage the unit.

  Answered 5 years ago by Panasonic Team

  
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Q: QuestionWill my standard HD be enhanced?

Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer If you shoot and edit in 4K and output to 1080p, your 1080p will look a lot better than if you shoot 1080p in-camera. This camera outputs good 1080p video; if you're looking to shoot 1080p and get better video, try the HDR video mode which increases the amount of detail recorded in shadows and highlights by combining pixels shot at two different levels of gain. Most sub-$1000 camcorders do not have this feature and it makes a big difference

  Answered 7 years ago by nctritechVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I use this camera as a high quality webCam on my MacBook ?

Asked 5 years ago by Tosh.

• A:Answer Thank you for your question. Yes you can.

  Answered 5 years ago by Panasonic Team

  
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Q: QuestionHow do I connect the HC-VX870K to my Windows laptop (HP Envy x360) to be used as a webcam? What cables do I need? Which inputs/outputs do I use? Do I need special software? Also, same questions for using it as webcam with an older MacBook Pro (2013/2014).

Asked 5 years ago by BobB.

• A:Answer You will need an adapter of some sort, basically a video switcher. You could use the Aja Utap or something similar. We’re getting an ATEM Mini. Be aware that adapters of this sort are extremely hard to come by right now, as multiple industries are trying to purchase them. The ATEM I ordered is on backorder for a month.

  Answered 5 years ago by Dave

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Q: Questiondoes it record at 60 frames per second and how long of video can be stored on 128 gig card at highest pic quality settings?

Asked 7 years ago by me.

• A:Answer Yes it does for about 1.5-2hrs

  Answered 7 years ago by BabyVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes it have a clean HDMI output signal?

Asked 3 years ago by jwebb21.

• A:Answer Yes, this model can output a clean HDMI signal when you're not recording in the camera. Hitting the record button cuts off the external HDMI port, so you can't use an external monitor while recording.

  Answered 3 years ago by WaltZVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs there a hot shot mount on the camera?

Asked 4 years ago by Mason.

• A:Answer Yes, it comes with the following hot shot adapter VYC1055-A.

  Answered 4 years ago by Panasonic Team

  
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Q: QuestionI want to record lectures at church. About an hour in length. Does this unit record for an hour without interruption? And can I attach a lapel mic to it?

Asked 2 years ago by Clover.

• A:Answer Hi, Clover! The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc. Also, the recordable time varies depending on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature. With the VW-VBT190 battery, the actual recording time can reach 55 minutes. If you are using the VW-VBT380 battery, the recording time can reach about 2 hours. We encourage you to check pages 13-14 for a piece of more detailed information on the recording time: https://help.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HCV770_VX870_WX970_SQW0239_ENG.pdf#page=13 . Hope this helps! -C

  Answered 2 years ago by Panasonic Team

  
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Q: QuestionWhat is the largest size SD card this camcorder can accommodate?

Asked 4 years ago by Pixelfan.

• A:Answer Hi! The maximum would be SDXC memory card 128 GB.

  Answered 3 years ago by Panasonic Team

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this camera take pictures? Does this camera have an acceptable battery life (some canon batteries do not perform well after the first couple of weeks). Is it waterproof? or could you suggest a product that does well in all three areas?

Asked 4 years ago by sgttea.

• A:Answer It does take pictures (there is a dedicated picture button at the top and you can take pictures while you are filming a video also). The battery that it comes with is OK. I get 1 to 2 hours of continuous filming. It is easy to put it in stand-by mode. Long-term, I would consider maybe getting a second, or bigger, battery. I don't think that it is waterproof.

  Answered 4 years ago by Fatherof2Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionOnce a video is recorded to an SD Card, SD Card put into a computer or Card Reader..does the Time/Date Stamp on video transfer or visible without putting SD Card back into camera to view the Times & Date

Asked 4 years ago by maydaydave1.

• A:Answer Thank you for reaching out to us. We have checked the information and I'm afraid to tell you that this product doesn't have a date/time stamp function.

  Answered 4 years ago by Panasonic Team

  
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Q: QuestionWhen I record a video how can I transfer it to my iPhone

Asked 5 years ago by Joe.

• A:Answer Using the NFC (Near Field Communication) function, you can easily transfer data necessary for a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone. This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android (OS version 2.3.3 or later). (Except for some models) Please see the specifications below:http://help.panasonic.ca/viewing/ALL/HC-WX970PP/OI/sqw0239/sqw0239.pdf#PAGE=147

  Answered 5 years ago by Panasonic Team

  
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Q: QuestionWill it do extreme closeup, micro and time lapse recordings?

Asked 5 years ago by George.

• A:Answer Thank you for your question. Yes you can do all mentioned.

  Answered 5 years ago by Panasonic Team

  
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