Panasonic Hc-X1500/2000

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Quick update version 4 is available as a download

link

https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/e_cam/download/x2000/index2.html

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Having tried out the slow motion setting on this camcorder it only works on the first slot so backup as slot 2 is shut down.
It would have been more advantage if they had made the remote feature to also make it into on/off wirelessly
Sony did it on their FDX AX53 model via a third party wireless remote switch

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for anyone who might do their own videos this is my table top rig. The Sirui SLK-200 extn arm extends up another 5" if needed



from bottom to top

Moman tripod legs
Sirui SLK-200 extn arm
Manfrotto befree handle with wired remote for zoom /start/stop but no on/off switch
Panasonic HC _X1500
panasonic HC-X1500 top handle
Panasonic VW -VMS10 Microphone
I have added a bluetooth transmitter ( shown below the XLR ports) wired into the camcorder output mike port at the back and the mike into the camcorder input port. Now I can by using a bluetooth headset I can test sound without being tethered to the camcorder from any position.

To tidy it up a bit more just ordered a 2.5mm male to male 3 pole 7" straight cable to replace the existing curled one