Yes it came today. First impression is how small and lightweight it is compared to my previous HC-X1500. . being this size will fit into a pocket easily. The menu setup is all done in screen with some extrnl buttons for various functions ie camera or camcorder. Yes it is also a camera. Also has IR but not as good a my Sony AX53. this can be overcome by additional kit
I did a quick garden video and the quality is the same as the 1500 version not surprising as it has the same “engine” and sensor, which is why I went for this model. Zoom amount is the same another reason why I went for this model
4Dislikes are no ND filters built in, having to touch the screen for set up functions, . Best done with a High Sensitive Stylus to save screen damage. Not got around to set up buttons for my liking yet so can’t comment about that. Charging up by plugging into camcorder socket not liked, much prefer seperated charger . So ordered a battery charger as it doesn’t come with one which is strange, and a couple of spare batteries. Some of the 1500 settings I will miss of course such as MOV but it does 4k video in MP4 so happy with that as wel as slow mo in other formats
To get the best out of it needs getting used to and what it can and can’t do, b
ut these are first impressions only hving it for a few hours this afternoon.
