Panasonic has launched a new state-of-the-art camcorder combined with nostalgic features. The new DVX200 brings the best in digital video recording. But it also has a bit of nostalgia. This nostalgia mainly comes from those who had the first opportunity to make digital videos with the old Panasonic camcorders, mainly DVX and HVX. Both DVX and HVX were best sellers when digital cinema was still in its infancy. And why it was so successful that Panasonic probably thought it could replicate that same success years later. However, with the new DVX200, Panasonic is trying to bring to market a product that may not be as attractive as before. Some reviews of the new DVX200 have been posted, but we have not yet run any tests to verify the quality of the recording. However, we already know that the DVX200 will record with the best in terms of resolution, that is, the famous 4K and with several possibilities of adjustments in the camera itself. However, as with any camcorder, you cannot change your lenses, but that may not be a problem for many professionals in the field.
In recent years digital cinema has become ubiquitous, do we see many more films recorded on digital media at the same time in independent productions? Where has it become a real fever? Even the big productions of Hollywood studios, as well as those of amateurs and amateur films. And big camera makers like Panasonic certainly couldn’t be left out. Access to the act of filmmaking has become much broader and more democratic. This is mainly due to the development of cameras with interchangeable lenses. First, camcorders have appeared. , famous lightweight cameras to record digital movies with ease and practicality, Panasonic had one of the best known camcorders with DVX. DVX, like other camcorders, it did not have many resources, nor did it allow lens change, which put off many professionals. However, this has not stopped many aspiring filmmakers from trying to use them to make personal films and start their film careers.
- Then came the cameras known as Digital Single Lens Reflex.
- The famous DSLR.
- With the ability to change led by and continue taking photos and recording in digital format.
- This specific type of camera quickly became an audience success.
- A much more affordable price than professional-quality and similar cinema cameras has also helped a lot.
Currently we have a wide range of cameras available to professionals, amateurs and semi-professionals. Certainly, there are many options from which you can choose directors, photographers and filmmakers in general and a camcorder can be one of the last on the list. But Panasonic wants to put the DVX200 at the top of the list, at least for those who need a good, reliable and practical camera.
Anyone working with broadcasts and documentaries will certainly appreciate how they have everything they need, both in terms of images and audio. With the Panasonic DVX200, you can do as the saying goes: compare prices with a camera in hand and ideals in your head.
Curious pros, some specifications of the new DVX200: