You are the master of "Cut to The Chase" No wasted time, no wasteful chatter. All information straight ahead covering the relevant points and details efficiently, concisely, and with a personality that keeps it interesting from start to finish. Thank You.

@RickMentore

5 ай бұрын

Very nicely said!

@michaeldstories8714

5 ай бұрын

I feel the same way unlike the other KZreadrs who always talk about a bunch of nothing at the beginning of each video its always been corny!

@Bullcutter

4 ай бұрын

Not like most Americans on YT who ramble on forever!

@reed7562

3 ай бұрын

Zip it up when you’re done.

@HYTTFilms

10 күн бұрын

100% no stupid 1 min long intros, just right to the point! Love this channel

The camcorder has erroneously been passed over as the "soccer mom camera". Truth be told, the camcorder is extremely versatile, rugged and can produce a quality image.

@yoced1468

Ай бұрын

I always think of the kid from rocket power lol

I love this channel. Ever since I started this hobby of mine, I'm so happy I found this! Thanks for the insightful content! Happy 2024!

I love how you look at all the different cameras no matter what the specs are, cant wait for your next episode.

Appreciate everything you do Markus! I stumbled upon your channel while looking for a cinema style camera and you showed off the JVC LS300, ever since I’ve been on the hunt for one.

It’s a joy to watch any video you do. Fun and inspirational!

This is the only channel I trust for camera stuff. As a filmmaker, I would love to get your opinion on what camcorder would be good for a filmmaker not wanting to spend a ton and keep equipment light. Thank you Markus!

Another great video! Always fun to see you on Sundays! Gracias.

Great video! I love how you just get right to the point. Really looking forward to the next one. Im thinking about my next camera and your comparisons are very helpful!

I love that you keep your videos easy to understand and like you’re sitting across a table and having a chat with a pal. I use my iPhone on my channel to keep things simple, but I often wonder whether a video camera would let things simple but offer better quality.

I thought camcorders were obsolete! This was most enlightening, thanks Marcus!

@mySeaPrince_

5 ай бұрын

I have the 405 which Markus recommended.. Great for my style of YT channel.

@GrowingDownUnder

3 ай бұрын

masters of convenience and beginner friendly

@kuunami

16 күн бұрын

Same here.I really underestimated.How the video quality was good.

Camcorders are a lot of fun to use. I really enjoy watching your videos and your enthusiasm for the gear you are presenting. Keep up the great work!

I went for a second hand Sony VG30 after Marcus recommended it. Interchangable Lens, Dolby microphone. Love it. Also it takes great stills.. and s large choice of Sony Lenses of which I now have four.

Great video as always Markus, hard to believe how great the audio is on that tiny Sony cx405🎉

Omg I can wait for your bridge camera video. I’m not even in the market for one I just love watching your videos.

Hi Marcus, I've never had a video camera. You're the best. The reviews are great. I love watching you with Kara. Good health and good luck!!!

Such a fun series Mr. Markus and so glad your doing it 'cause a lot of us (like yourself) just love Camcorders..

Always great to see your videos. ❤

I'm with you. I love camcorders. I grew up with them and they are so much more convenient than other products that can do video, and they have so many more features.

been watching mirrorless dslr videos the past month after finding this video i know ive been in the wrong place. cannot be more excited to be a camcoder guy again thanks markus!!

Thank you Markus. I can feel your Passion for those Little things ! I Like it. Good Job. Best Wisches from Switzerland.

Ok but why are you so good bringing us perfect quality content, thank you so much

These are really good product comparison videos. Low jargon, and your enthusiasm really shows throughout.

@MarkusPix

5 ай бұрын

Thanks

Thank you for the information. Definitely buying from your links. Thank you again

The CX-405 you recommended a couple years ago is still going strong for me--neat to see it still made the 2024 list. 📹 I don't need a super-cam, but if I happen to outgrow it, I know exactly which video I'm coming back to.

@mySeaPrince_

5 ай бұрын

I got the 405 because Markus recommended it. Have you found the second battery compartment.. The plastic bit has hooks so the best way is to remove the little screw below the power cord, open the battery compartment and remove battery.. then the back, which is clipped in lifts from the screw side but try all round, take your time.. once off.. you will see the clips, push them in and slide the plastic out... There is also a external controller to buy that plugs in below the handle.. all I know about it so far is it can keep the shutter open.. I got a 40.5 UV filter which fits into the grove around the lens, ms polymer or possibly silicon is a non permanent way of fixing it which generates a thread for ND filters etc.. I've filmed Jupiter's Moon's.. a little blurry.. need a clear sky.. but fun to do, you will need to play with the settings.. I filmed again 3 or 4 days after only to discover Ganymede was the other side of Jupiter... turns out it goes round in 7 day's, which is quick.. What Galileo saw over 400 years ago.

@soundzandwordzandimagez4323

5 ай бұрын

I also got the 405 two years ago because Markus was over the top excited about it :) I was secretly hoping that he was still keeping it in the list but no...time moves forward. I bought an old school 2011 cinema camera last week out of bordeom for $600 a Canon C300PL without a lens. I wanted the EF mount but had to get the PL mount and then realized I didn't budget for a used Sony $800 lens. So if anyone has a $100 Pl lens even with scratches I would buy it just to see this old girl' working. Ps I love Markus channel but this lockdown thru me into a 2 year funk of procrastination haha

@mySeaPrince_

4 ай бұрын

​@@soundzandwordzandimagez4323 It's in the video... Have you found the second battery compartment see my other comments.

I have checked back the the next video almost daily! I'm so excited!

This was fun as usual. I'm camcorder surprised....you've got me thinking about camcorders now. Many tHanks for all the great videos!

Thanks so much! I just got a sony cx405.. love it! I've subscribed because your a cool dude that makes vids that helps peeps like me that just want to record life like me and my pals did in the early 90s.... cheers pal!

Your camcorder videos are always so exciting to watch!

Just ordered the G70 last night, rekindling my love for camcorders after years of hybrid cameras. Even went back and started shooting Mini DV again lol.

The Panasonic Lumix FZ300, with its 1/2.3 sensor, has been my video camera for 7 years. Still using it today. The features are seemingly endless. I love this camera.

I have two Sony Vx405's. I've used them for years. Fantastic little cameras.

I didn't even know how little I knew about what the term "camcorder" meant. You have enlightened me, but not so much that I'm oversaturated. Awesome video, great information.

As always great video! I am also a camcorder lover. I would like to see one video with best accessories for camcorders. Sometimes I want to upgrade the for a specific job, and it's not easy to find good accessories. Sony 43, Sony 405

Nice overview of some of the most common choices! Here's how to enable face-detect autofocus on the Sony AX43 (i.e. FDR AX43 or AX43A) so that it doesn't go out of focus like many cameras do when this feature is not enabled: Menu --> Camera/Mic --> Face --> Face Detection --> ON. Keep up your great work!

@MarkusPix

5 ай бұрын

It was on, but high contrast backgrounds can mess it up sometimes.

@yonis8325

5 ай бұрын

That's frustrating. I have heard of issues when using the HDMI out port but not just with a busy background. Thanks for your testing!@@MarkusPix

A nice, useful comparison done by somebody with extensive professional experience who really knows what he is talking about. Full marks!

Love these comparison videos!!!

Great info as always. Thank you sir.

We also love the CX405 and did a review and tips, tricks and modifications for it. Thanks Markus for talking about this Handycam!

@mySeaPrince_

5 ай бұрын

See my reply comment to ... "The CX405..." It's about the battery compartment.. also my other comments.

@janetbishop9713

Ай бұрын

​@@mySeaPrince_ How do ya get it?

@mySeaPrince_

Ай бұрын

@@janetbishop9713 Could you explain what you mean?

The Sony CX-405 is awesome for a consumer cam. I shoot all my campground reviews on that cam. Thanks again for a great review.

I can always rely on you Marcus to tell me what I need to know about photography and I’m trying to dig out my old video cameras because I have a question for you about the format. I could never get my computers to accept the old format that they recorded in I have no idea what I’m doing. I’m trying to find the cameras so I can explain to you what I need to know. Thank you Marcus for this really great video.

dont know why, but this was fun to watch. from beginning to the end. Good job.

Great video, Thanks for all the tips and advice. Im looking for a low light camcorder to record bands in bars. What do you recommend?

Just the kind f video I was hoping you would make Markus, thanks Budd...happy 2024

I just bought a CX405 from amazon, i replaced it from my smartphone for recording instant videos, can't be more proud of owning this little cam.

@Mochipaws22

3 ай бұрын

Does it allow you to transfer directly to your phone to share?

@louiepatton

3 ай бұрын

Nope, only by removing the SD card to an USB dongle to your PC or phone with an OTG.

@heydyvazquez5364

3 ай бұрын

⁠@@Mochipaws22the x53 allows you to share to your phone. I’ve used mine for 7 years. Best camera. I record sports

@SomberCarlo

Ай бұрын

Does it have nightvision?

Excellent, as always!

fantastic information Markrrus - - thank you for sharing all your many years experience in the movie industry

@MarkusPix

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I bought the 405 on your recommendation.. July 2022 It's Brilliant 😻 1080 mp4 ideal for KZread. .. & Stereo. Looks like my next camera to work with the 405 is the most expensive of these as the middle ones don't seem to out perform the 405.. Apparently there is a blurry function in 405 settings. I've filmed Jupiter's Moon's, a little blurry.. but amazing to do. Did you find the second battery compartment also there's a plugin controller.. apparently it will keep the shutter open and other things.

Thank you! Great video!

Absolutely love your videos. Thank you for making them.!!!!! 👏🙌

@MarkusPix

5 ай бұрын

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Brilliant, really enjoy your camcorder videos👍

Thank you, Sir. amazing video.

YES I've been waiting for the bridge camera video !

So glad still rate the 405 as your favorite, I've had mine since they first came out, for mostly wildlife and travel it's the Best

@MarkusPix

5 ай бұрын

👍

Can’t wait for your next video!!!

I got the HC-VX981 last week to record my son's orchestra concert last night. It came out great, even though I was sitting maybe 300 feet back, even sounded great.

@MarkusPix

5 ай бұрын

👍

Any MarkusPix video is an easy thumbs up.

@MarkusPix

5 ай бұрын

👍

I got a Panasonic camcorder for Christmas! I think it's the v785. It's not 4K but who cares. It's 1080p. It does have a mic jack which for me was essential. Great video, Markus!

Thanks Markus. I have little 405 in storage somewhere. I stopped using it because I burned my hands in a fire and hard time trying to bend my wrist back and it hurt while trying to use it. Now years later maybe I can. I will now have to dig deep to find it.

@henrykg

4 ай бұрын

Or maybe a pistol grip will work for you? This inspired me to try and design one for 3D printing...

Thanks for all the good information and reviews. I am going to purchase a CX405.

@legacybenefits

5 ай бұрын

I am very happy with my 405. Use the X (rather than A) records in MP4. There's a spare battery compartment, undo screw below power cord, open battery door and remove battery, slowly remove back it clipped in, push in tags and remove plastic.

Love these camcorder videos. I am really digging your channel Markus. I even gave you a shout out in my most recent video. Keep being different. Different is better than better!!

I love your videos. I have no dog in the fight, but it's still absolutely interesting to hear what you have to say about it. It's cool to know what's out there.

i prefer camcorders for video. I had a Sony 4K with a 1-inch sensor. Absolutely loved it.

@gilbertgan1893

Ай бұрын

What model is that?

very underrated channel. Subbed. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

I think I'm finally gonna grab one of those 405s. You've talked about it since your very first camcorder video I think, so it's time.

Thanks so much dear Marcus . My camcorder (Panasonic HC X 2000) I ordered 3 days back has arrived . Thanks so much for your kindness . I needed a 600 mm optical lens equivalent as i also will do wildlife videos . I am very much grateful for all your advises . Have a nice day . Stephan

As always great info! 👍👍

I bought one of those little punk-ass Sony CX405 on the advice of some random youtube guy (Hi, Markus!) and I love the little thing for all the reasons Markus mentioned in the first 30 seconds. I can do all the f-stop/exposure photo stuff, but sometimes you just want to take some pictures. Yeah, baby!

@mySeaPrince_

5 ай бұрын

I like the 405 .. no messing around.. just start filming 😻 See my reply to a comment starting with.... The CX405... and my comments.

Love when you do Camcorders. I have a Sony AX33, which was a step up from my JVC Everio. It was what I can afford and it is pretty decent. I would love to hear you discuss Optical Zoom, comparisons etc.

Excellent review . Thank you 🙏

Thanks for sharing these affordable camcorders. The CX405 is amazing for the price. Mainly the optical zoom.

Recebi a minha Sony CX 405 a dois dias atrás. Fico muito feliz de ter feito uma boa escolha

I love your videos. After watching several of them I opted to buy the Panasonic 4K HC-VX981K, I currently use a Sony cx-405 and love it for what I do with it. I also love the small lightweight camcorders. I will let you know how the Panasonic fares.

I think im sold on a camcorder. I like my mirrorless cameras, but I've been doing more virtual video production. Having one lens, one body, and natively tetherable to a computer is awesome.

Good stuff Markus! And by the way, I found out recently that I could use a 58mm 1/8th Black ProMist filter on my Canon XA70 with the factory flippy lens cover deal on over it. It appears to be the same filter thread and lens cover on that G70, so I'm guessing you could use a filter in there too if you wanted to.

Great video as always 149 likes now. I will be buying my 3nd Sony CX-405 soon

Hi, Markus, love your passion! And for another interesting camcorder, is the canon HF G60, which is 1 inch sensor with same shell as g70. Hope it can show up in your next 1 inch comparison video!

Thank you for another great video and what perfect timing, as I'm looking to buy a camcorder for an association I belong to. I have to record our monthly meetings and have decided to go the camcorder route vs mirrorless or DLSR's or whatever they're called.

@MarkusPix

5 ай бұрын

Yeah they run a lot longer and are easier to use

Absolutely! Panasonic x1500 is awesome too

I absolutely love the camcorder vids my favorites from your channel all your videos are great though.

@MarkusPix

5 ай бұрын

😊

Thanks for sharing.

My only gripe with most of the 4K camcorders you showed is that they top out at 30FPS in 4K mode. When you're filming action (sports or other fast movement) or if you want to add some extra stabilization in post then shooting at 60FPS with a high shutter speed makes a *world* of difference to the resulting footage. If you're looking for a camcorder that does 4K @ 60FPS then you'll be paying more and it's likely to be bigger/heavier. I opted for the Panasonic HC-X1500 because it was the lightest 4K/60 camcorder I could find at any price and although it's far from perfect I do like the extra functionality you get for the price. I'm surprised that more vloggers aren't using the small VX981 or CX405 though... they're a much better option (IMHO) than the more common (and more expensive) vlogging cameras so often used. Hell, I've even been known to vlog with my HCX1500 but to do that requires that you've got really strong arms and shoulders 🙂

@martinXY

5 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more. In Australia, the Legria/Vixia HF G70 is 4k 25/30p for A$1890 rrp. Heading up the price tree all the way to the top of the handhelds gets us the Canon XA75 for $4350 rrp. And it's still 4K 25/30p 4:2:0 8bit, shooting and output. Sony is the same. Just to show how dire it is, Sony is still selling the HXR-NX5R (HD, not 4k) which was first released in 2016. It is an update of the NX5, which was released in 2010. These things are not updated often. Still love my camcorders, though.

@michaelbell75

5 ай бұрын

60fps is overrated and way overused. I know two professional videographers who shoot high school sports and both shoot in 4K30. Anyone doing cinematic video is usually shooting at 24fps. I very rarely use 60fps.

@martinXY

5 ай бұрын

@@michaelbell75 It’s more about having the option to use it. I’ll keep doing 25p on my camcorders because I have to, but it bugs me that 60p is everywhere for not-very-much, but no-one is putting into new camcorders. They must still be using the really old processors.

@xjet

5 ай бұрын

@@michaelbell75 If you want to do any stabilization of scenes involving movement then you have to use high shutter speeds. If you use high shutter speeds then you have to do high frame rates or you just get a really weird smeary effect. If you're going to shoot in 24/30FPS in daylight conditions then you're also going to need ND filters and remember to set the shutter to 180 degrees or you won't get enough motion blur and then any kind of panning or fast movement looks decidedly unnatural due to the staccato effect this creates. Suddenly you're no longer "point and shoot" with your camcorder. Higher framerates are far more forgiving of automatic shutter settings.

@michaelbell75

5 ай бұрын

@@xjet Right. Filmmakers everywhere have been shooting in 24fps for many decades and doing it quite well. There is not a single film you watch shot at 60fps, even action films. 60fps looks awkward unless its slowed down and I dont know anyone who slows all their footage down. It's maybe like 10% of what most people shoot. Im sure Markus would have some useful info on this subject.

YEESSSSS. Thanks Markus :) Happy day

@MarkusPix

5 ай бұрын

Yerrrrr Welcome

Tank you for the video !!

I have the Panasonic HC-VXF990 it's the best camcorder I have & I also have the Panasonic HC-V250 which has a phenomenal zoom. Love your videos, I've subbed!

My favorite photo guy, Thank you again young man.

I knew the VX981 would be in there 😄

Sunday's best youtube notification !

@DavidGriffin

5 ай бұрын

I could've beat you... I'm halfway through the video

@MarkusPix

5 ай бұрын

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@danielcolon225

5 ай бұрын

Hello Markus hello from Las vegas ! So I have a question I need your help. Ok so I am trying to buy a Panasonic video camera at affordable price now between the Panasonic Hc- vx981 vs Panasonic vx991 which one delivers best video quality in 4k during the day and best night vision function let's say which one is the best all around?

you are awesome thx for making this!

THANK YOU. Subbed for life.

I’m still using an Canon HV20 in a film at the moment. When converted to BW it looks great. It has HDMI out as well for easy transfer.

Sony AX43A has the screen from the AX53. AX43A replaced the AX43. Anyways I like more Canon G70 Zoom lever just like AX700. It is better than AX43(A)/AX53 has. Canon G70 has actually clearly less grain in low light than its previous model. I agree I have lens cap fetish too. I'm always surprised the audio of CX405. Your channel is super great with these little secrets in the world where price doesn't tell everything.

Good to see some nice positive reviews of camcorders

@MarkusPix

5 ай бұрын

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I have used Canon Camcorders for decades. The XF400 & 405 (and GX10) had a 1" sensor (now they have the XA75 but only does 30fps vs 60) and they are SOOOO much better than the 1 2/3 sensors. Sadly they stopped making them so I jumped to the XF605 and adore everything about it!

Awesome, i was looking for the Best bridge camera 😊 i already have the Sony ax700 libe it.

Have you done a video on video camera audio recording? If not that could be a good topic. XLR and external against 3.5mm internal recording mics.

I prefer my small Panasonic too! I also have the ax-53 which I find the video is a bit dark and I constantly have to brighten up in editing software. I also have the canon hf-g40 but it's a tank!

It would be nice to see the Nikon P1000 included in the next video. In my head it is sort of the reference bridge cam.

I got the vx985m non-NA version of the vx981k, 5 years ago. Didn't use a lot. Now with a HDMI capture card as webcam on my desk.

Thanks for this video!