Panasonic AG-CX18 Camcorder
£1,706.40 (ex VAT)
£2,047.68 (inc VAT)
SKU: AG-CX18EJ
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A small and light 4k 60p director's camera with high mobility, a wide-angle 25mm (35mm camera equivalent) lens, optical 24x zoom, and extensive networking capabilities for one-person operation in the field. Compact 4K 60p Camcorder, Built for Directors While excelling in mobility and portability, the included high-capacity battery provides 4 hours and 35 minutes of shooting (60 Hz), and the compact body considers the weight balance of the advanced functions when shooting Remarkable Optical Performance for Precise Shooting Wide 25mm* and Optical 24x Zoom Lens The lens covers the range from 25mm* wide-angle to 600mm* tele with a 24x zoom. i.ZOOM achieves 32x zoom with 4K mode, and 48x zoom with FHD mode. * 35mm camera equivalent. 4K High-Precision AF Face Detection precisely captures subjects on-site free from out of focus problems and insufficient exposure. Also, by adding color recognition, tracking subjects is improved, without interruption, when the face moves to either side. HYBRID O.I.S. In addition to Optical Image Stabilization, Electronic Image Stabilization detects and corrects handshake in the 5-axis direction. The Ball O.I.S. System reduces friction in the drive section, especially improving the correction of small-amplitude blurring. Versatile Recording Mode Supports a high bit rate of 200 Mbps for 4K 59.94p/50p video recording with HEVC (LongGOP/10 bit 4:2:0/MOV) codec, and 120/100fps* Super Slow-motion with 10-bit recording in FHD. Operating Ease That Quickly Meets Professional Demands The 1,770K-dot-equivalent OLED color viewfinder can be tilted for added convenience. The large eyecup fits either eye comfortably. Wireless Control from a Tablet or Smartphone The built-in 5-GHz/2.4-GHz Wi-Fi module enables you to connect just the body to Wi-Fi. Using a tablet or smartphone app HC ROP, wireless camera operations are also possible with live view image. USB PD (USB Type-C) The USB-C port enables power supply and charging with a mobile battery when the power is turned off. Environmental Care and Initiatives Recycled materials are used for the packaging boxes and molded pulp, and white ink is used for recyclability. It is also compatible with the versatile USB-PD standard to reduce environmental impact. [4:2:0 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 200M: Average 200Mbps (VBR)
Availability: Available in normally 1-2 weeks
Panasonic AG-CX18 Camcorder
*59.94Hz: 120fps, 50Hz: 100fps
Heat-Dispersing Design
The heat dispersion structure equipped with an ultrathin fan enables a compact, lightweight body to be combined with ultra high definition 4K 60p recording.
Tiltable Viewfinder with Eyecup
Sensor -> Image Sensor
1/2.5-type (inch) MOS Sensor
Sensor -> Effective Pixels
8.29 megapixels
Lens -> F Value
F1.8 ― 4.0
Lens -> Optical Zoom
24x
Lens -> Focal Length
4.12 ― 98.9 mm
Lens -> 35 mm Film Camera Equivalent
25.0 ― 600.0 mm
Lens -> Filter Diameter
62 mm
Camera -> Minimum Illumination
1.5 lx (F1.8, Super Gain +, Shutter Speed 1/30 sec)
Camera -> Focus
Auto / Manual
Camera -> Zoom -> i.Zoom OFF
24x
Camera -> Zoom -> i.Zoom ON
Max. 48x (UHD 32x)
Camera -> Digital Zoom
2x / 5x / 10x
Camera -> ND Filter
Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Camera -> IR Filter
Incorporates the ON/OFF control function
Camera -> White Balance
Auto / ATW LOCK / 3200K / 5600K / VAR (2000K—15000K) / Ach Fixed / Bch Fixed
Camera -> Shutter Speed -> 59.94 Hz mode
60i/60p: 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500,1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
30p: 1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500,1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
24p: 1/24, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
Camera -> Shutter Speed -> 50.00 Hz mode
50i/50p: 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
25p: 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
Camera -> Slow Shutter Speed -> 59.94 Hz mode
59.94i/59.94p: 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 sec
29.97p: 1/8, 1/15 sec
23.98p: 1/6, 1/12 sec
Camera -> Slow Shutter Speed -> 50.00 Hz mode
50i/50p: 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 sec
25p: 1/6, 1/12 sec
Camera -> Super Slow Recording Frame Rate -> 59.94 Hz mode
FHD 120 fps (1/2 speed at 60p, 1/4 speed at 30p, 1/5 speed at 24p)
Camera -> Super Slow Recording Frame Rate -> 50.00 Hz mode
FHD 100 fps (1/2 speed at 50p, 1/4 speed at 25p)
Camera -> Iris
Auto / Manual
Camera -> Image Stabilizer
Ball O.I.S., 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. (UHD/FHD)
Recording -> Recording Media
SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Up to 512GB), UHS-I compatible
Recording -> Recording Format
MOV, MP4, AVCHD
Recording -> Video Compression Method
MOV/MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, H.265/MPEG-4 HEVC Main10 Profile
AVCHD: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile
Recording -> Audio Compression Method
MOV: LPCM, 48kHz/24bit, 2ch
MP4: AAC, 48kHz/16bit, 2ch
AVCHD: Dolby Audio, 48kHz/16bit, 2ch
Recording -> 2-slot Function
Relay recording, simultaneous recording, background recording (MOV/MP4 FHD only), dual codec recording*
*To be added by firmware update.
Recording -> System Frequency
59.94Hz / 50.00Hz
Recording -> Recording / Playback Mode -> MOV (HEVC)
UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HEVC LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)
Recording -> Recording / Playback Mode -> MOV
[4:2:0 8bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p 420 LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)
UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
[4:2:2 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 422 LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p ALL-I 200M: Average 200Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i ALL-I 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p ALL-I 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p 422 LongGOP100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 422 LongGOP 50M: Average 50Mbps (VBR)
Recording -> Recording / Playback Mode -> MP4 (HEVC)
[4:2:0 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HEVC LongGOP 72M: Average 72Mbps (VBR)
Recording -> Recording / Playback Mode -> MP4
[4:2:0 8bit] UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 72M: Average 72Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p/23.98p/59.94i*/50.00i* 420 LongGOP 50M: Average 50Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 59.94p*/50.00p* LongGOP 28M: Average 28Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 23.98p* LongGOP 24M: Average 24Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 29.97p*/25.00p* LongGOP 20M: Average 20Mbps (VBR)
*To be added by firmware update.
Recording -> Recording / Playback Mode -> AVCHD
[4:2:0 8bit] PS 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p: Average 25Mbps (VBR)
PH 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i/23.98p: Average 21Mbps (VBR)
HA 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i: Average 17Mbps (VBR)
PM 1280x720 59.94p/50.00p: Average 8Mbps (VBR)
Dual Codec -> Recording Format
MOV/MP4
Dual Codec -> Video Compression Method
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, 420LongGOP
Dual Codec -> Audio Compression Method
MOV:LPCM 48kHz/24bit 2ch, MP4:AAC 48kHz/16bit 2ch
Dual Codec -> Recording Format -> FHD 50Mbps
[Main recording] MOV: 2160-29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
[Sub recording] MOV: FHD 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
Dual Codec -> Recording Format -> FHD 8Mbps
[Main recording] MOV: 2160-29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
MOV: 1080-59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00/422LongGOP
MOV: 1080-59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/422ALL-I
MP4: 2160-29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
MP4: 1080-59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 23.98p/420LongGOP
[Sub recording] MOV: FHD/59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
MP4: FHD-59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
* The file format and frame rate for sub recording is the same as for main recording.
Live Streaming -> Video Compression Format
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile, High Profile
Live Streaming -> Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 (FHD), 1280 x 720 (HD), 640 x 360, 320 x 180
Live Streaming -> Streaming Method
Unicast, Multicast
Live Streaming -> Frame Rate
System frequency = 59.94 Hz: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24fps
System frequency = 50.00 Hz: 50 fps, 25 fps
Live Streaming -> Bit Rate
24 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 16 Mbps, 14 Mbps, 8 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 3 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1.5 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 0.7 Mbps, 0.5 Mbps
Live Streaming -> Audio Compression Format
AAC-LC: 48 kHz/16 bit 2ch
Live Streaming -> Network Protocol
RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS
Still Image -> Recording Format
JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)
Still Image -> Recording Image Size
Video Playback Mode: 3840 x 2160 (16:9), 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 1280 x 720 (16:9)
* Only images cut from video in video playback mode are supported.
Power Supply
7.28V (Battery) / 9.0V (DC IN)
Power Consumption
Recording: 19.8W, Charging: 15.5W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 129 x 159 x 267 mm (5.1 x 6.3 x 10.5 inch) (including handle unit, lens hood, and eye cup, excluding microphone holder)
Weight
Body: approx. 0.85kg (1.88 lb) (body only, excluding handle unit, lens hood, battery, and eye cup)
Shooting: approx. 1.5kg (3.31 lb) (including handle unit, lens hood, battery, and eye cup)
LCD Monitor (Electrostatic Touch Panel)
8.8 cm (3.5-inch) Wide LCD monitor (About 2,760,000 dots)
Viewfinder
1.0 cm (0.39-inch) Wide OLED EVF (About 2,360,000 dots), video display area: About 1,770,000 dots
Manual Ring
Focus / Zoom or Iris
Accessory Shoe
Yes
LED Video Light -> Average Illumination
Approx. 70 lx (1.0m)
LED Video Light -> Irradiation Angle
Approx. 30°
LED Video Light -> Colour Temperature
Approx. 4600K
Interface -> Video -> SDI OUT
BNC x 1, 0.8V[p-p], 75Ω, 3G/1.5G HD-SDI, supports time code output and SDI remote recording control
Output format 4:2:2 10bit:
1920x1080/59.94p LEVEL-A, 50.00p LEVEL-A, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 29.97PsF, 25.00p, 25.00PsF, 23.98p, 23.98PsF
1280x720/59.94p, 50.00p
Interface -> Video -> HDMI
Type A x 1 (VIERA Link not supported), supports time code output and remote recording control
Output format: 4:2:2 10bit:
3840x2160/59.94p, 50.00p, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p
1920x1080/59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p
1280x720/59.94p, 50.00p, 720x480/59.94p, 720x576/50.00p
Interface -> Audio Input -> Built-in Microphone
Stereo microphone
Interface -> Audio Input -> Microphone Input
3.5mm stereo mini jack x 1
Interface -> Audio Input -> XLR Input
XLR (3 pins) x 2
Input high impedance, LINE/MIC/MIC+48 V (switchable SW)
LINE: +4dBu/0dBu (switchable menu)
MIC: –40dBu/–50dBu/–60dBu (switchable menu)
Interface -> Audio Output -> SDI OUT
2 ch (LPCM)
Interface -> Audio Output -> HDMI
2 ch (LPCM)
Interface -> Audio Output -> Headphone
3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack x 1
Interface -> Audio Output -> Speaker
15 mm diameter, round x 1
Interface -> Other Input/Output -> Camera Remote
2.5mm diameter super mini jack x 1
Interface -> Other Input/Output -> USB
Type-C x 1, High-speed USB (USB2.0), HOST/DEVICE combined (switchable menu)
HOST: Bus power supported (5V, 0.5A), USB tethering function, USB ethernet adaptor supported
DEVICE: Mass storage function (read only)
Interface -> Other Input/Output -> DC IN
9V/3A, USB Type-C x 1, USB-PD supported
Wi-fi -> Standard
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-fi -> Frequency
2.4GHz/5GHz band
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