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Photo of 4K Ultra HD Camcorder HC-VX985

4K Ultra HD Camcorder HC-VX985

SENSOR SECTION SENSOR FOR MAIN CAMERA Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch BSI MOS Sensor
Total Pixels 18.91 megapixels
Effective Pixels [Motion Image] 4K: 8.29 megapixels [16:9], Full-HD: 6.10 megapixels [16:9] (Level Shot Function OFF or Normal)
Effective Pixels [Still Image] 7.00 megapixels [3:2]
Effective Pixels [Still Image] 8.29 megapixels [16:9]
Effective Pixels [Still Image] 6.22 megapixels [4:3]
SENSOR FOR SUB CAMERA Image Sensor
Total Pixels
LENS SECTION LENS FOR MAIN CAMERA F Value F1.8 (WIDE) / F3.6 (TELE)
Optical Zoom 20x
Focal Length 4.08 – 81.6 mm
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent [Motion Image] 4K: 30.8 – 626 mm (Level Shot Function OFF), Full-HD: 37.0 – 752 mm (Level Shot Function OFF or Normal)
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent [Still Image] 34.5 – 690.3 mm [3:2]
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent [Still Image] 30.8 – 626 mm [16:9]
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent [Still Image] 37.6 – 752.8 mm [4:3]
Filter Diameter 49 mm
Lens Brand Leica Dicomar Lens
LENS FOR SUB CAMERA F Value
Focal Length
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent [Motion Image]
CAMERA SECTION Standard Illumination 1400 lx
Minimum Illumination 2 lx (Scene Mode Low Light 1/25), 1 lx (Night Mode (Color)), 0 lx (Night Mode (IR))
Focus Auto / Manual
Zoom Intelligent Zoom OFF 20x
Intelligent Zoom ON 4K: 25x, Full-HD: 40x
Digital Zoom 60x / 1500x (The maximum value of zoom magnification can be set in two patterns)
White Balance Auto / White Set / Sunny / Cloudy / Indoor1 / Indoor2
Shutter Speed Motion Image Auto Slow Shutter ON : 1/25 – 1/8000 (50p / 50i / 25p), 1/24 – 1/8000 (24p)
Motion Image Auto Slow Shutter OFF : 1/50 – 1/8000 (50p / 50i / 25p), 1/48 – 1/8000 (24p)
Still Image 1/2 – 1/2000
Iris Auto / Manual
Image Stabilizer HYBRID O.I.S.+ with Active Mode, O.I.S. Lock, Level Shot Function (Strong mode: 2K only)
HDR Movie (Except 4K Mode) Yes
Creative Control (Except 4K Mode) Miniature Effect, Silent Movie, 8mm Movie, Time Lapse Rec
RECORDING SECTION Recording Media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Recording Format [AVCHD] AVCHD Progressive
Recording Format [iFrame / MP4] MP4
Compression Method MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording/ Playback Mode AVCHD 1080/50p (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50p)
AVCHD PH (24Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
AVCHD HA (17Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
AVCHD HG (13Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
AVCHD HE (5Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
MP4 2160p/25p(72M) (72Mbps / VBR), (3840 x 2160)
MP4 2160p/24p(72M) (72Mbps / VBR), (3840 x 2160)
MP4 1080p/50p(50M) (50Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
MP4 1080p/50p(28M) (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
MP4 1080p/24p(50M) (50Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
MP4 720p/25p(9M) (9Mbps / VBR), (1280 x 720)
iFrame 960 x 540/25p (28Mbps / VBR)
Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery Approx. 45 min (4K MP4)
Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery Approx. 55 min (50p mode)
Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery Approx. 55 min (PH mode)
Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery Approx. 55 min (HA mode)
Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery Approx. 55 min (HG mode)
Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery Approx. 55 min (HE mode)
Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery Approx. 50 min (2160p/24p)
Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery Approx. 1 h 0 min (1080p/24p)
Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery Approx. 50 min (MP4 50M)
Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery Approx. 55 min (MP4 28M)
Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery Approx.1 h 0 min (MP4 720p)
Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery Approx. 1 h 0 min (iFrame)
Thumbnail Display 20 thumbnails/page, 9 thumbnails/page, 1 thumbnail/page
Audio Recording System AVCHD: Dolby Audio (5.1ch / 2ch)
Audio Recording System iFrame, MP4: AAC (2ch)
Microphone 5.1ch Surround, Zoom, Focus and Stereo Microphone
Speaker Dynamic type
STILL IMAGE SECTION Recording Format JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)
Recording Image Size Still Image [16:9] 25.9megapixels (6784 x 3816), 14 megapixels (4992 x 2808), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)
Still Image [3:2] 20 megapixels (5472 x 3648), 10.6 megapixels (3984 x 2656), 2.0 megapixels (1728 x 1152)
Still Image [4:3] 20.4 megapixels (5216 x 3912), 10.9 megapixels (3808 x 2856), 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480)
Simultaneous Recording 4K MP4: [16:9] 20.4 megapixels (6016 x 3384), 8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160)
Simultaneous Recording Other than 4K MP4: [16:9] 14.0 megapixels (4992 x 2808), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)
Flash
GENERAL SECTION Power Supply 3.6V (Battery) / 5.0V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption Max. 7.1W (Recording) / Max. 7.7W (Charging)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 65 x 73 x 139 mm (2.559 x 2.874 x 5.472 inch)
Weight (w/o battery and SD card) Approx. 351g (0.774 lb)
LCD Monitor 3.0-inch Wide LCD monitor (460,800 dots)
Touch Panel Yes
View Finder
Manual Ring / Dial Yes (Dial)
Interface AV Yes
HDMI Yes (micro)
Microphones (stereo mini) Yes
Headphone (stereo mini) Yes
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
USB Charge Yes
LED Video Light Yes
Accessory Shoe Yes (cold)
Lens Cover Yes (Auto)
On-Screen Display Language English, Chinese Traditional, Thai, Arabian, Persian, Hindi
Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Frequency 2.4GHz band
NFC
STANDARD ACCESSORY AC Adaptor Yes
AC Cable
DC Cable Yes (USB Type)
Rechargeable Battery Pack Yes (1,940mAh)
Battery Charger
IR Remote
HDMI Cable Yes (micro)
AV Multi Cable
AV Cable
Shoe adaptor Yes
Lens Hood Yes
USB Cable Yes
Editing Software HD Writer AE 5.4 (Download)

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