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Panasonic FZ1000 1", 4K video, superzoom, official topic
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  • fosterchenfosterchen

    US model also has 30 min. limit due to heat.

  • mpgxsvcdmpgxsvcd

    How long can the US Spec FZ1000 record for in 4K mode? Does it have a 30 minute time limit?

  • trappedinahousetrappedinahouse

    A little compilation done with the FZ1000

  • MaxMeisterMaxMeister

  • MaxMeisterMaxMeister

  • MaxMeisterMaxMeister

    Hi. These are my first videos from this awesome camera.

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

  • mellodequemellodeque

    Hello, i've FZ1000 since September - it's a good camera. Shame is SDHC card slot - and battery.... (so for this, we'll not have a BatteryGrip ;( - best results for video is to off all i-resolution, and i-dynamic.... in 4K, 37mm at wide, in FullHD 26-28+more (depends of OIS and leveler - ON/OFF). The LCD on FZ1000 is OFF (after aprox5sec after REC push) when using ImageApp Wi-Fi. I'm using FZ1000 on 3Axis Gimbal stabilizer (Easystab) - and it works perfectly with stabilizer.... here is my little 2 test - one 4K, one 4K-toHDCrop possibility....

    In test below i used my own settings for FZ1000

    Enjoy 4K

    4K to HDCrop -

  • SASSAS

    @MarcioK

    I own the camera, it does actually have menu options for zoom.. but these are:

    Zoom Lever - Default/Stop at preset focal lengths/exposure control

    Manual Ring (Zoom) - Default/Stop At Preset Focal Lengths

    There are also options for extra iDynamic Zoom & Digital Zoom, basically an extension of zoom length while in 4k.

    I have played around with these settings, in new firmware update, and can say that I have iDynamic on, Zoom Lever set to Stop at Preset Focal Lengths & Manual Ring (Zoom) Set to stop at preset focal lengths.

    It seems to have less steps in the zoom control fluidity at these settings.. :)

  • MarcioKMarcioK

    About the issues on the video: I don't have (yet) the FZ1000, but I recall in some review that the reviewer said that you have an option in the menus to set to zoom to walk in steps corresponding to common focal lenghts (35, 50, 75mm, etc). Since the zooms steps on the video do not look linear, I guess that it could be the case.

    About the zoom not being parfocal, it could be the case. But the reviewer in the video is clearly using autofocus - you only could be sure about the lens being parfocal setting it to manual focus, settings focus manually and after that moving the zoom distance.

    The focus problem looks like that is as described - but I'm not sure that I've tried to move my focus rings in my m4/3 lenses. :) Will try at home. Maybe Panasonic made it this way to prevent accidental focus changes. But it clearly could be modified in firmware - albeit Panasonic is not usual to correct these thing in firmware...

    Maybe someone which already have the camera could double check it - especially the zoom issues.

  • kurthkurth

    @Vitaliy

    The fz1000 has many features I'd like...4k photo and 4k timelapse, and I'd also prefer the longer reach, but the sony has some things the pany doesn't as well....nd, clickless aperture, better build, higher bitrate 1080. And as to your suggestion, I prefer the formfactor of hybrid cameras, and that's after going thru hi8, minidv, dvcam, and hdv camcorders. Let's see what the shows bring on in the new year.

  • sportstersportster

    Try NR-5, which should reduce smudging of details in low light. How do you rate resolution of hacked GH2's 720p50 compared to FX1000's 1080p50?

  • GrunfGrunf

    I have just purchased one. Zoom isn't such an issue right now. But it needs higher bitrate in 1080p50, things are falling apart slightly. I have compared FZ1000 footage with my hacked GH2 36Mbit 720p50 footage and while GH2 retains "grain" in low light scenes, FZ1000 just smudges it...

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    thanks...this definitely changes the order of my wishlist ! The rx10 is looking more attractive.

    Sony also has AX100 and CX900 :-)

  • kurthkurth

    @SAS thanks...this definitely changes the order of my wishlist ! The rx10 is looking more attractive.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

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    Extremely compact compared to interchangeable-lens camera with similar lenses; Comfortable grip and controls; Bright, far-reaching 16x zoom lens; Excellent electronic viewfinder; Versatile tilt/swivel LCD; Excellent performance; Great image quality.

    http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/panasonic-fz1000/panasonic-fz1000A.HTM

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  • SASSAS

    @kurth, yes I own this camera and can confirm this is a major issue (Manual Zoom & Focus)

    It simply doesn't work properly. The other thing that is annoying is the time limit of 29 minutes - All other issues with this camera are non issues, as they can be overcome with the right application of common sense and in some cases, a couple of accessories.

  • kurthkurth

    Owners can you comment on this -

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    Samples

    http://www.ixbt.com/divideo/panasonic-dmc-fz1000.shtml

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

  • woolhatswoolhats

    @CFreak..on this "test" it was a strong wind up on the mountain ,I shot handheld and stabilized it in post.I also think I used autofocus.That might be the reason why you see Micro-jitters. Using a tripod and of cause manual focus should help.

  • CFreakCFreak

    @woolhats are your videos suffering from "micro-jitters" as seen in the Panasonic 12-35 f2.8 lens? I see some jittering going on in the 1st half of your video here:

    Any idea what it was?

  • abolitabolit

    Thanks woolhats!!!

  • woolhatswoolhats

    @abolit..

  • abolitabolit

    Getting a cage would be a good idea but for now I'd rather get a small baseplate to keep it compact . Just checked RRS for a dedicated camera plate for FZ1000 , no such thing ... well ,I guess I will check with them to see if they have any plans to make one.

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