Uploaded March 2015 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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Testing the 50Mbps, 50p "Full HD" mode on Panasonic's HC-VX870 camcorder. 50Mbps is of course a very high data rate for HD so these images ought to look nice and sharp.

Shot in IA mode ("Intelligent Auto"), this is a single take, unedited, uploaded directly to YouTube.

See also my unboxing and first look at this camcorder at:
youtube.com/watch?v=CcHEPct8d1c

And an unedited 4K test at:
youtube.com/watch?v=PWKTj_qjg9g

Plus an edited 4K test at:
youtube.com/watch?v=TSWnWhzp6sE

Stabilisation, Zoom and audio tests youtube.com/watch?v=m_Jg9fROg7M

The footage should be the same quality as the WX970 because the two cams are identical except for the latter having an extra tiny cam on the flip-out LCD but to all intents and purposes the 4K footage is the same.

And see also my playlist of Sony AXP33 videos (this camcorder's nearest rival)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_CzKKr2ndpnGaeTplN2Osiy-CotCfKtb

If you like the look of this camcorder and want to buy one, please go via my Amazon link so that I get a small commission to keep the videos coming. The link is:
amzn.to/1BF8Gef

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