The HC-V785 is a very good camera. Expect to have to buy an auxiliary microphone if you do outside videos. You will need a fuzzy cover for that mic as well. Also, once the mic is plugged in, the lcd screen door will not close with the mic plugged in. The screen is just as bad as every other camcorder flip out screen in outdoor work. You will barely be able to see anything in bright sunlight. But that is common with any lcd screen on any camcorder. The only way to get around that is to get a camcorder with an eye viewfinder on the back of it, as well as the flip out screen, and that jacks up the price of the camcorder quite a bit. But if you just want to record some indoor stuff and some family fun outdoors., the Panasonic HC-V785 is a good camera that can be had on sale many places now. The thing is very well built too. It does not feel like a cheap piece of trash. The patch cable loads up to a computer fast as well if you don't want to rip out the SD chip after every recording which I actually recommend you don't, These SD chips are fragile. Best to just leave the chip in and use the patch cable if you can stand it. Good camera if you don't have one right now.
Thank you! I know nothing at all about cameras, just need a new one for recording UA-cam videos, and I wanted to know if I’d be able to get a blurry background with this one would. It looks like the answer is yes 😊
3 Questions: 1) What is the longest recording time on the HC-V785? I do interviews that may be 1-2 hours long. Will I be able to do that with this camera? 2) Can to transfer the video easily onto my computer using the USB cord? and are the files MP4 and easy to edit? 3) Does the camera make a new file every time I stop & start the camera?
how does ist compare to its predecessor V777? It looks almost the same and the specs are also quite the same. But there are 7 years in between. So what has improved?
Bought the camera back in April and finally got to use it properly for our last two videos. Still trying to workout the brst settings for day and not ght as this camera.has so many features 😱
Listen up....,the V785 is perfect for my application,specifically hi speed recording @ 60,120 and 240 frames per second,not too mention all at 1080HD.You see,I video document UAP activity in and around Chicago O'Hare airport. It has proven indispensable in my ongoing quest,and cured me of any skepticism. This camcorder is fantastic.
Hi there Dark master, I have a chance of buying this at a very good price off Ebay, but I am wondering if this will necessarily be an upgrade from the hc v380 which I currently own.... I like the idea of being able to plug in a mic too, but if that is the only advantage, then I'm not that sure that it would be a good purchase? Cheers mate 👍...
Nice review. I have been doing vids from an iphone6 and is just Ok and looking to stop using a phone and upgrade to the next level with optical zoom. This one I think is a few levels up from what I need. Would you have a recommendation from your experiance?
If you get it. I recommend getting the battery charger and extra batteries link in description. Since ur coming from a iphone 6 you'll see a big improvement.
Hi, i do UA-cam golf. Currently filming with an iPhone, i desire the zoom to get my shots from far away. But im in between this model and the 4k version. My videos are 25+ min long so the 4k is scaring me on the rendering, space and time portion. Any suggestions would be great!
Thanks for the review. I’m specifically looking for a camera to set up on a tripod and record surfing. A friend has the HCV180 and that has a wicked zoom and does an awesome job. The surf is probably about 200m from where I’d set up the camera. The HCV385 is still available in NZ and from what I can tell has similar zoom to the HCV180. The HCV180 Is no longer available. The V785 is still available too, I’m wondering what you think would be a better option? The 385 or the 785? Or the Sony I’ve seen you recommend in other comments?
Hello! Just purchased the Panasonic HC-V785; purchased a SD 128GB extreme plus, which is compatible (I was told) however the camera states there’s Check card with a red flashing card with a slash through it….with the card inserted. Do I have the incorrect SD card?
Great video! Very detailed instructions, better than any other video I’ve seen for this camcorder. Reading the booklet that came with it, I had a hard time finding the memory card slot. And I couldn’t figure out how to record a video. And it keeps telling me I’m panning too fast. I have an iPhone 15 pro max with a 5x optical zoom and I can get 15x digital zoom but anything over 9x is fuzzy. So I thought I would buy this for the 20x zoom. I’m used to the iPhone”s amazing image stabilization and this camera’s image stabilization is not as good handheld. The videos appear a bit shaky. I might return this camcorder. I love the way you created this video with your black gloves! I kept thinking,you were Spider-Man! 😅
unfortunately i dont understand much about camcorders, i got a question, does the cam recognizes noises does it record also the noises or is it recording without noise the videos?
Depends if someone is talking over the noise and how far away the source of the noise is. But most times it just automatically adjusts the volume of the mic if it's too loud
Yes it should be great for that. The internal mic is good 5.1 surround sound. Sorry about my previous comment I thought u were asking about a different camera
@davidberry9107 Also, whenever you start/stop recording on the camcorder (even after you set the feed to a clean mode), a brief stop/start pop up will appear on the feed for a few seconds (I am not sure whether this pop up can be disabled).
Is the scroll wheel smooth when scrolling both ways ? I just gone and whenever I scroll up trying to move up in the manual menu I get a clicking noise with a bit of resistance. It’s completely smooth and quiet when going the opposite direction.
Looks better than the Sony fdr ax53 if all you want is 1080p 60 , this camera looks like it has better colors and is a little wider as well .all for a cheaper price
Hi , i am a hobby stand up comedy artist. Mostly the performances happen in low light areas like bar or restaurant. I am shooting with my phone but in low light and zoom , the quality is ok to good . So looking for something in this range. (This one costs around 350 euro in Germany where I live now). My plan is to have something like this with a wireless microphone ( i will need microphone which has receiver as this has only 3.5mm jack). I liked when you zoomed to the tree and the quality remained the same. Would you recommend this one or any other camcorder or camera or compact camera for this particular use ?
I noticed that when i viewed the Sony cx 675 that it the quality changes compared to this panasonic.When this Panasonic records you can see no grain or blur when recording.Not many camcorders have good quality when it comes to recording.I want to get everyones comment on this.Should i get this camcorder or the Sony Cx 675.The recordings are different in quality.
U can't find a new Sony HDRCX675 thou they aren't being made anymore cannon had some good camcorders for the price but they they aren't being made anymore too. If u can find the Sony camcorder buy it
Panasonic hc v385 has 50 optical zoom And this v785 has only 20 optical zoom, I am a train spotter so i need a good quality in zoom video, so which camcorder will be best for me? And if you will tell me to buy this v785 then why not v385??
Panasonic HC-V380K looks good on paper it definitely looks like it got better zoom. And if that's what u need u should get it. The main reason I got the 785 is because it has a mic input. The 380 ain't got that.
You mean to say that 385 zoom is only on paper but not good enough practically ? Please tell me frank, if we compare zoom quality of v385 and v785 together practically? Then who will win?
VERY usefull I would have liked to see video useing tripod or stab sabelicer like on a compound bow. and go get your self som nice leather gloves. over all that video was more usefull than any cam manual. I bought 1 think its one of the bes 1080p you can get, I dont want 4k
s23u is better but the battery goes down fast I have a panasonic ful hd 1080p it lasted the full trip the other month when I went to London and managed to film the video i needed. my s23u was on 10% when got back. the cam has 2 battery Yes I have a power bank for the phone but forgot it.
If you need a mic input and all the fancy features yes it's worth it. If you just want a good camcorder with optical zoom get this Sony cam then amzn.to/41n45Cf
This is una camara absolutly good.... Igual el tiempo de metrologiuco..nubleado, nubla nieve o IIuvia....tambien...comienzo de la noche...el fotos y pelicula....BSI - Sensor regalar la Luz...plus una Lampara separado dentro en la noche...Qualidad de Panasonic Camcorder aqui...harmonisar con la Gente, con menos experencia... o conocimientos.... el microphono esta conzipiert poce abajo...no oido el viento, ejemplo el las practicas filmar de la mare... Quando yo soy por el mismo desicion, ...yo comprar el mismo modelo HC V 785....para mi perfecto...Gracias a Panasonic...
In 44 years of using consumer electronics, I don't think I've EVER seen a user manual in colour! EDIT: Incidentally, I don't like being told I must be "respectful!" ... Civility can be expected, naturally, but respect cannot be demanded; it has to be earned! I find many people are unworthy of respect! And, people are OFTEN uncivil towards me! What's with the gloves? At the risk of being "disrespectful," they look a little "odd." A descriptive commentary would be preferable to pointless music, but along with the gloves, I suppose it's your channel's USP?
What camcorder would you recommend a first time dad? Videos around the house, the beach, soccer games, etc……? Easy of use but still good quality video?
No words, just action. Simple. Thank you.
The HC-V785 is a very good camera. Expect to have to buy an auxiliary microphone if you do outside videos. You will need a fuzzy cover for that mic as well. Also, once the mic is plugged in, the lcd screen door will not close with the mic plugged in. The screen is just as bad as every other camcorder flip out screen in outdoor work. You will barely be able to see anything in bright sunlight. But that is common with any lcd screen on any camcorder. The only way to get around that is to get a camcorder with an eye viewfinder on the back of it, as well as the flip out screen, and that jacks up the price of the camcorder quite a bit. But if you just want to record some indoor stuff and some family fun outdoors., the Panasonic HC-V785 is a good camera that can be had on sale many places now. The thing is very well built too. It does not feel like a cheap piece of trash. The patch cable loads up to a computer fast as well if you don't want to rip out the SD chip after every recording which I actually recommend you don't, These SD chips are fragile. Best to just leave the chip in and use the patch cable if you can stand it. Good camera if you don't have one right now.
YOu should do a a review and how to for UA-cam. Great comment!
What is the battery backup please
What is it's price on sale?
@@sriyagangothri772 European price is around EUR 400.
JUST GOT ONE OFF EBAY FOR $389. NEW.
Thank you! I know nothing at all about cameras, just need a new one for recording UA-cam videos, and I wanted to know if I’d be able to get a blurry background with this one would. It looks like the answer is yes 😊
Does it support to wireless mic through usb port
I just bought one today. Came to UA-cam to educate myself on this cam. Great video. However I did question my purchase when I saw the caption at 7:32
what do you use it for?
3 Questions:
1) What is the longest recording time on the HC-V785? I do interviews that may be 1-2 hours long. Will I be able to do that with this camera?
2) Can to transfer the video easily onto my computer using the USB cord? and are the files MP4 and easy to edit?
3) Does the camera make a new file every time I stop & start the camera?
Yes and yes and yes
@@Darkmstr on the battery alone? I'm going to be live streaming a religious service which may go an hour and a half.
how does ist compare to its predecessor V777? It looks almost the same and the specs are also quite the same. But there are 7 years in between. So what has improved?
Is it good one? Make samples in dark room
Bought the camera back in April and finally got to use it properly for our last two videos. Still trying to workout the brst settings for day and not ght as this camera.has so many features 😱
Listen up....,the V785 is perfect for my application,specifically hi speed recording @ 60,120 and 240 frames per second,not too mention all at 1080HD.You see,I video document UAP activity in and around Chicago O'Hare airport. It has proven indispensable in my ongoing quest,and cured me of any skepticism. This camcorder is fantastic.
Does this have a night vision mode like the one we used to have in older camcorders that gave you the retro vibes with night vision effect?
Hi there Dark master, I have a chance of buying this at a very good price off Ebay, but I am wondering if this will necessarily be an upgrade from the hc v380 which I currently own.... I like the idea of being able to plug in a mic too, but if that is the only advantage, then I'm not that sure that it would be a good purchase?
Cheers mate 👍...
Yes go ahead especially if u need the mic input
Nice review. I have been doing vids from an iphone6 and is just Ok and looking to stop using a phone and upgrade to the next level with optical zoom.
This one I think is a few levels up from what I need.
Would you have a recommendation from your experiance?
If you get it. I recommend getting the battery charger and extra batteries link in description. Since ur coming from a iphone 6 you'll see a big improvement.
Hi, i do UA-cam golf. Currently filming with an iPhone, i desire the zoom to get my shots from far away. But im in between this model and the 4k version. My videos are 25+ min long so the 4k is scaring me on the rendering, space and time portion. Any suggestions would be great!
Thanks for the review. I’m specifically looking for a camera to set up on a tripod and record surfing. A friend has the HCV180 and that has a wicked zoom and does an awesome job. The surf is probably about 200m from where I’d set up the camera. The HCV385 is still available in NZ and from what I can tell has similar zoom to the HCV180. The HCV180 Is no longer available. The V785 is still available too, I’m wondering what you think would be a better option? The 385 or the 785? Or the Sony I’ve seen you recommend in other comments?
Get the v785 it's a little better than the Sony. Link in description for it
Black friday deal!
How does the audio quality if you add a really good mic?
no iso settings will iris do the same plus i am getting some grain inside but it is 100% better then sony 405 i returned
Hello! Just purchased the Panasonic HC-V785; purchased a SD 128GB extreme plus, which is compatible (I was told) however the camera states there’s Check card with a red flashing card with a slash through it….with the card inserted. Do I have the incorrect SD card?
make sure its inserted correctly then try formatting the card in the camera menu. if it still happening try a different card
Great video! Very detailed instructions, better than any other video I’ve seen for this camcorder. Reading the booklet that came with it, I had a hard time finding the memory card slot. And I couldn’t figure out how to record a video. And it keeps telling me I’m panning too fast.
I have an iPhone 15 pro max with a 5x optical zoom and I can get 15x digital zoom but anything over 9x is fuzzy. So I thought I would buy this for the 20x zoom.
I’m used to the iPhone”s amazing image stabilization and this camera’s image stabilization is not as good handheld. The videos appear a bit shaky. I might return this camcorder.
I love the way you created this video with your black gloves! I kept thinking,you were Spider-Man! 😅
is it good for filming short movies?
does it have night vision?
hello, i am considering this camara for online pilates classes shot indoors. Would you recommend?
Yeah it can do that
unfortunately i dont understand much about camcorders, i got a question, does the cam recognizes noises does it record also the noises or is it recording without noise the videos?
Depends if someone is talking over the noise and how far away the source of the noise is. But most times it just automatically adjusts the volume of the mic if it's too loud
Good for filming long lense for skateboarding ?
It would be good for that
How do I leave the date saved in the video, as it only stays on the screen, how can I fix the date in the saved video?
How do I add the date to the video and record it?
How is the sound quality of the inbuilt mic?
Its good 5.1
how's this camera going im thinking of getting this one
I still got it. it still works
Can it output live video via micro hdmi (example i am shooting one room and with hdmi cable connected to other room tv, they can see live)? Thanks
Yes
@@Darkmstr thanks for you reply!
@@Darkmstr is it clean HDMI?
Will be great to film a live show from about 45 meters, how about the internal mic for music? Thanks.
Yes it should be great for that. The internal mic is good 5.1 surround sound.
Sorry about my previous comment I thought u were asking about a different camera
@@Darkmstr Thanks for reply so fast, new subscriber you have, have good day.
Thank you so much
@@Darkmstr I was thinking also for the Sony AX 53 with Carl Zeiss Zeiss but is 850 euros.
amzn.to/3NOdhtj this? I say buy it if u got the money it's better but more expensive
No night mode?
love the music 💜
Does the Micro HDMI carry audio? Or do I need to use the AUX output port?
Yeah it carries audio
@Darkmstr Thank you 👍
Is the HDMI a clean feed or not? I want to go direct to a monitor
@@davidberry9107 Yes, it is a clean feed, but you have to change some settings on the camcorder for it to be fully clean.
@davidberry9107 Also, whenever you start/stop recording on the camcorder (even after you set the feed to a clean mode), a brief stop/start pop up will appear on the feed for a few seconds (I am not sure whether this pop up can be disabled).
Is the scroll wheel smooth when scrolling both ways ? I just gone and whenever I scroll up trying to move up in the manual menu I get a clicking noise with a bit of resistance. It’s completely smooth and quiet when going the opposite direction.
I just checked mines. It's supposed to be smooth in both directions
@@Darkmstr I see thank you for the response. I guess mine is defective 😔
@@I_like_science I hope u get it fixed
Should I get this or a cx560 Sony
If u don't need an external mic input on the camera then buy the sony
how do you use the ir camera mode
How is the iso for low light
Looks better than the Sony fdr ax53 if all you want is 1080p 60 , this camera looks like it has better colors and is a little wider as well .all for a cheaper price
This or hcv800?
Hi , i am a hobby stand up comedy artist. Mostly the performances happen in low light areas like bar or restaurant. I am shooting with my phone but in low light and zoom , the quality is ok to good . So looking for something in this range. (This one costs around 350 euro in Germany where I live now). My plan is to have something like this with a wireless microphone ( i will need microphone which has receiver as this has only 3.5mm jack). I liked when you zoomed to the tree and the quality remained the same. Would you recommend this one or any other camcorder or camera or compact camera for this particular use ?
This would work for your use case. And this is the cheapest camcorder with a mic jack
@@Darkmstr thanks !
Camera ka price kitna please reply kijiye
Link on description it's about $500 US thou
I noticed that when i viewed the Sony cx 675 that it the quality changes compared to this panasonic.When this Panasonic records you can see no grain or blur when recording.Not many camcorders have good quality when it comes to recording.I want to get everyones comment on this.Should i get this camcorder or the Sony Cx 675.The recordings are different in quality.
U can't find a new Sony HDRCX675 thou they aren't being made anymore cannon had some good camcorders for the price but they they aren't being made anymore too. If u can find the Sony camcorder buy it
So if you dont recommend on that price range. What would you recommend?
This Sony cam. If u don't need mic input jack or fancy app controls
amzn.to/41n45Cf
@@Darkmstr isnt the quality better with the panasonic
@@flixqtt yes and the Panasonic is better in low light
@@Darkmstr so which one should I get? I will mainly do plane spotting
@@flixqtt get the Panasonic. Also get the extra batteries and charger in the description. Or else you'll be stuck charging the battery on the camera
Can you show how to save videos to your phone
6:11 how to got 60p? I have WXF1, but, just 50p 😢
Hi! can this be used as a webcam ?
If u have a elgato yes for sure. But I'm not sure about over USB I'll check for u
Panasonic hc v385 has 50 optical zoom
And this v785 has only 20 optical zoom,
I am a train spotter so i need a good quality in zoom video, so which camcorder will be best for me? And if you will tell me to buy this v785 then why not v385??
Panasonic HC-V380K looks good on paper it definitely looks like it got better zoom. And if that's what u need u should get it. The main reason I got the 785 is because it has a mic input. The 380 ain't got that.
@Darkmstr thanx for your reply, but i talked about 385
@@myjourney4384 is the same thing The 385 is the PAL version
@@Darkmstr ok brother
You mean to say that 385 zoom is only on paper but not good enough practically ? Please tell me frank, if we compare zoom quality of v385 and v785 together practically? Then who will win?
I have an SD card but its a 256 can I use that?
It should work
Clean hdmi output?
Yes but u have to disable the interface and stuff in the HDMI output settings
This or v800? Or its same
What about night shots? Like perhaps for ufos over the ocean?
its useable not that great thou
basic question but what does the shoe adapter do
It gives u a hot shoe on ur camera so u can mount a better mic or mount a light on the camera itself
VERY usefull I would have liked to see video useing tripod or stab sabelicer like on a compound bow. and go get your self som nice leather gloves. over all that video was more usefull than any cam manual. I bought 1 think its one of the bes 1080p you can get, I dont want 4k
Can record 1080p 60 fps? Or is it 50 fps?
Yes it can do 60
ua-cam.com/video/WcyKC_RTIOA/v-deo.html
Дуже гарний огляд дякую
ça m'a l'air pas mal tout ça j'espère m'en prendre un pour cette fin d'année !
s23u is better but the battery goes down fast I have a panasonic ful hd 1080p it lasted the full trip the other month when I went to London and managed to film the video i needed. my s23u was on 10% when got back. the cam has 2 battery
Yes I have a power bank for the phone but forgot it.
Im gettin the gloves, its a start.
Is this better than any iPhone camera ?
For video yes especially if u gotta zoom far
Is 980 better?
Can we make photos with it
Yes on top next to the zoom is a dedicated photo button
Can we record in 1080p 60fps
Yes
ua-cam.com/video/WcyKC_RTIOA/v-deo.html
@@Darkmstr how??
@@amitgupta6815 in the recording settings frame rate
@@amitgupta6815 6:10 in the video where it has the 60p option
Mine didnt come with stickers on the side when i opened up the box
Is it used?
@@Darkmstr no i bought it from amazon black friday. Looked unopen, perfect. Im not worried about it, i like it a lot.
@@CHAD-RYAN probably that's how it's shipping now
would you say for 400 euro its worth it?
If you need a mic input and all the fancy features yes it's worth it. If you just want a good camcorder with optical zoom get this Sony cam then amzn.to/41n45Cf
Looks like *I am watching a crime scene* 😂😂😂😂
Super video 💪😀👍👍👍
This is una camara absolutly good.... Igual el tiempo de metrologiuco..nubleado,
nubla nieve o IIuvia....tambien...comienzo de la noche...el fotos y pelicula....BSI -
Sensor regalar la Luz...plus una Lampara separado dentro en la noche...Qualidad
de Panasonic Camcorder aqui...harmonisar con la Gente, con menos experencia...
o conocimientos.... el microphono esta conzipiert poce abajo...no oido el viento,
ejemplo el las practicas filmar de la mare... Quando yo soy por el mismo desicion,
...yo comprar el mismo modelo HC V 785....para mi perfecto...Gracias a Panasonic...
not bad for the price
Please point the camera at something other than a plain white sheet when browsing the menu
I should've put it on its own separate tripod and do that sorry
Malaysia seems to be good for biuld quality but ultimately its down to tooling and training.
I still got it and it works
Here's test a video at 1080p 60fps - ua-cam.com/video/WcyKC_RTIOA/v-deo.html
I have a question. Can it be connected to an android tablet? Is the wifi in it used for the purpose of connecting to different devices?
I mean, if I want to download the videos from this camera to my android tablet.
In 44 years of using consumer electronics, I don't think I've EVER seen a user manual in colour!
EDIT: Incidentally, I don't like being told I must be "respectful!" ... Civility can be expected, naturally, but respect cannot be demanded; it has to be earned! I find many people are unworthy of respect! And, people are OFTEN uncivil towards me!
What's with the gloves? At the risk of being "disrespectful," they look a little "odd."
A descriptive commentary would be preferable to pointless music, but along with the gloves, I suppose it's your channel's USP?
Narration would be nice.
В чём разница с HC-V 770
Карта памяти SDXC на V785 может использоваться объёмом до 128 ГБ, в V770 до 64 ГБ. Я думаю, что это основное отличие.
Not remote control.
Is this a mental health channel? Just wondering.
It's 2023 just use your iphone
iPhone don't have optical zoom lol
@@Darkmstr especially not that good
What camcorder would you recommend a first time dad? Videos around the house, the beach, soccer games, etc……? Easy of use but still good quality video?
@@ryankiss4585 this Sony one amzn.to/3DV9Xsp
"Just use your phone" from someone that has no clue. If it were that simple cameras like this would not exist.
Does it have night vision?