10 second video of my Mitsubishi.
I even instantly learnt how to blur the number plate.
I am so happy right now.
Wouldn’t the smartphone suffice?
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I am not ever getting a smart phone.
I will treasure this Camcorder for many years.
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Well done! I can hear you just fine, the images are clear, and you’ve already figured out a feature that will be useful down the road (ha, pun).
Looking forward to more of your wildlife clips.
Carry on! 
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I can hear you quite clearly. 
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Well done Bretrick,clear as a bell.
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Bretrick congrats on getting a camcorder and a panasonic one at that well. which model did you get. ? I have the Panasonic HC-X1500 . For editing videos I use adobe premier elements which is easy to get to grips with
As this is my first video camera I have the very compact Panasonic-hc-vxf1-4k.
Yes that is a great camcorder to get into making videos. Like most camcorders the sound is better from an external micrphone. The onboard microphone is susceptible to wind rumble which is one problem.
Having got and used several microphones making videos the last 13 odd years I finally decided on the Azden SMX-30v.
Thank you for the advice.
I will see what the inbuilt mic is like when I next record on a windy day.
this is an experiment I did a few years back to demo wind noise across a camcorder microphone, the second part was with an extrnl microphone with a “deadcat” wind muffler
just to give some idea
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That worked. No wind sound at all.
in real life . 99 percent wind fumble gone using that Azden microphone
one tip I can pass on yopu might find usefull re panning
take 7-9 seconds to pan a subject from one side to the other side of the screen. It help one from panning too fast
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Thank you so much for the tips. Will help me improve my video skills.
Which at the moment are at the total beginner stage.
One thing easily done accidently is getting children in the video. A def NO-NO. I hate to think of the number of times and amount waiting I have done until children are of of shot. got many a thank you for doing itrom parents. Zoos and theme parks are a nightmare for this. then just as your set up someone stands or walks right infront of you.
On a cruise leaving a port I grabbed the best spot on deck to video the departure well before anyone else was there. Some arsehole who came the last miniute demanded I moved so he could get a view. I won’t post my reply.
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I am careful to make sure no children are in my videos.
I mostly go out into the bush where there is no one.
If I am at a park with children, I do not even get out my camera, video recorder. Because adults can and do instantly ring the police. I do not need that hassle.
Another problem with videoing is someone talking right beside you. So best to get a clear area around you if videoing animals and animal sounds.
If there is anything I can help you with etc etrc
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my first video camera with a lot to learn 13 years ago
now with
197,627 views and 353 subscribers
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Thank you so much for your offer of help.
Can I ask you how you edit your videos?
Currently I am attempting to use youtube editor. Though so far it is hit and miss.
I have only edited 3 videos so far.
This morning’s edit did not go as easily as my previous effort.