Panasonic AG-UX180 4K Premium Professional Camcorder

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The Panasonic AG-UX180 UX Series 50P UltraHD camcorder is the premium model in the 4K UX Professional Camcorder Series, featuring a 1" (effective size) high-sensitivity MOS sensor and the industry's widest angle zoom lens (20x to 24mm at the widest angle).

The AG-UX180 supports 4K 24p, UHD 60p/50p, FHD 60p/50p multi-format recording and HD super slow-motion. Two SD memory card slots*1 enable relay/simultaneous/backup recording for enhanced reliability. As well, the AG-UX180 is equipped with a 1.0-type MOS sensor, which allows for a balanced performance between sensitivity, depth of field and resolution. It supports 4K at 24p up to 100 Mbps, UHD at 50/60p up to 150Mbps, FHD at 50p/25p up to 50 Mbps, in addition to variable frame rate at up to 50p. In addition, simultaneous recording allows two SD memory cards to be used continuously.

The controls of the AG-UX180, such as the manual three rings and user button, as well as interfaces, such as 3G-SDI/HDMI and XLR input, are engineered to meet the needs of professional video recording. Offering the same level of agility and mobility as the conventional HD handheld camcorder, the AG-UX180 provides powerful support for high-image-quality 4K video production.

Panasonic Optical Technology
The integrated Leica Dicomar 20x zoom lens was designed specifically for professional HD video production and features a 24mm equivalent focal length on the wide end of the zoom when recording DCI 4K for a 24-480mm (35mm equivalent) zoom range. The lens combines four lens groups and incorporates Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and when shooting in HD it supports 5-Axis Hybrid image stabilization.
Intelligent Zoom
The i.Zoom function increases the zoom range in FHD to 30x while maintaining high resolution. When the zoom reaches the 20x optical zoom limit it switches seamlessly to i.Zoom.
Digital Zoom
The AG-UX180 is equipped with 2x, 5x and 10x digital zoom. Using the 20x optical zoom and i.Zoom together, the digital zoom will extend the range to 60, 150, and 300x without affecting exposure.
Manual Control Rings
Three manual rings, mechanical (cam-driven) zoom, focus, and iris, allow you to operate as if you've got an interchangeable-lens camcorder, able to adjust either focus, zoom, or iris directly without having to select a control surface.
Intelligent Auto Focus
Features high-speed focusing, high-precision focus tracking, and high-focusing stability.
Customizable Auto Focus
You can adjust the AF speed, sensitivity and area width to fine tune the AF functionality to your tastes or the needs of the shot. The speed can be set from 1 to 7, the higher the number the faster the AF. The sensitivity likewise can be adjusted in steps from 1 to 10, with the higher value corresponding to being able to track faster-moving subjects. The adjustable area width can be adjusted to fine tune the auto focus selection.
Manual Focus
To assist you in setting and confirming focus, the following features are included:
  • Focus Assist (Expand and Peaking) - You can select from enlarging a part of the image to check the focus, or engaging focus peaking, which highlights the sharpest part of the image in a solid color. You can select to engage either or both functions simultaneously.
  • One-Push AF - Temporarily activates AF when you are in manual focus mode, when you press the Push AF button.
  • Manual Focus Assist - For quick and accurate focus, this mode fine tunes the focus adjustments you make using the focus ring.
  • Focus Transition - Allows you to set up to three preset focus position. A single touch will shift the focus from one of the presets to the another. You can set how long each transition takes from 2 to 15, 20, 30, 45, 60, and 90 seconds. You can also set the transition to delay 0, 5, or 10 seconds from when you initiate it.
  • Area Functions - Enables you to touch the LCD screen and have the camera adjust focus to make that area sharp (can also be used for Auto Iris and screen brightness).
ND Filter
The Panasonic AG-UX180 UX Series 50P UltraHD camcorder features a four-position (OFF, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND) optical neutral density filter wheel.
16-Axis Independent Color Correction Function
This function provides an independent effect to each of the 16 phases of video images. It enables color matching of multiple cameras under the same lighting conditions as well as creative image rendering.
Skin Detail Adjustment
Skin Detail smooths out fine detail on the face of your subject.
Eight-Mode Gamma
Drawing upon the technology of the high-end VariCam line, the UX180 features 8 selectable gamma modes including two cine-like gammas:
  • HD NORM - for standard HD recording
  • SD NORM - for standard SD recording
  • FILMLIKE 1 - Reproduces more gradation in highlight areas than when shooting in HD
  • FILMLIKE 2 - Reproduces more gradation in highlight areas than when shooting in FILMLIKE 1
  • FILMLIKE 3 - Reproduces more gradation in highlight areas than when shooting in FILMLIKE 2
  • Cine-Like D - The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize dynamic range
  • Cine-Like V - The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize contrast
  • Still-Like - Setting to match images captured with still cameras

Three-Position Gain Selection

There is a 3-position gain selector, with L, M and H settings. To each setting you can assign a gain value of 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 and 18 dB. There is also a Super Gain of 24 dB and 30 dB, accessible via a user button only.
Other Camera Image Settings
Three values (A/B/Preset) of white balance are selectable with an auto-tracking white function. The preset can be set to 3200K, 5600K, and VARIABLE, which ranges between P2.4K and P9.9K. As with gamma, matrix setting includes a Cine-Like mode. H & V detail levels are adjustable, as are detail coring and skin-tone detail. That's not all: chroma level, chroma phase, color temperature, and master pedestal are all adjustable as well. The camera offers four settings for knee point: Auto, Low, Mid, and High.
High-Quality, Multi-Format Professional AVCHD PH Mode
The Panasonic AG-UX180 UX Series 50P UltraHD camcorder uses the AVCHD recording format and also supports the high-image-quality PH mode. AVCHD complies withMPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile motion-picture compression technology. Boasting a compression efficiency that is more than twice that of the MPEG-2 system (such as HDV), this advanced video file format delivers superb image quality and low data rates. The PH mode was developed for AVCCAM by Panasonic exclusively for high-quality professional video production. This mode boasts a maximum AVCHD bit rate of 24 Mb/s (average: 21 Mb/s) and records 1920 x 1080 Full-HD images. The AVCHD PH mode is also compatible with multiple HD formats, such as 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p, 1080/23.98p and 720/59.94p.
Linear PCM Recording for High-Quality Sound
The Panasonic AG-UX180 UX Series 50P UltraHD camcorder supports uncompressed 16-bit Linear PCM 2-channel digital audio recording with PH mode for high-quality sound. Other modes employ Dolby Digital 2-channel audio recording.
59.94 Hz / 50 Hz Switchable
Select from 59.94 Hz or 50 Hz to support video production systems used around the world.
Double-Slot SD Card System
Not only can you record continuously on two SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (up to 64 GB), relay recording lets you seamlessly record images onto two memory cards consecutively for added data security, and simultaneous recording records the same images onto two different memory cards to increase reliability when recording. The slot to be used can be switched during normal recording, and clips can also be copied between the 2 slots. 1
SMPTE Timecode Recording and Synchro
The Panasonic AG-UX180 UX Series 50P UltraHD camcorder has a built-in SMPTE timecode generator lets you select the Drop Frame/Non-Drop Frame and Free Run/Rec Run modes and preset. User bits are also provided. Connecting two cameras with a TC preset in/out (video out) connector allows the slave camera to synchronize with the master camera.
Other Recording Modes
Pre-Rec continuously stores in standby mode up to 4 seconds of HD video, 3 seconds in UHD, and this pre-record cache is only recorded to the P2 card once you press Record. This helps you get the shot every time, even if you "miss" the crucial moment by a couple seconds. Interval Rec gives you automatic intermittent recording based on a set interval and recording time (1 sec, 10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min) only in 1080/24p. Rec Check checks the beginning and end of the last recorded clip. If you don't like it, Last Clip Delete enables one-button delete of that last clip. Scenes can be marked with up to 100 Index flags per clip (AVCHD mode only). Time Stamp appends the date and time onto recorded images, which is a crucial feature for evidential images.
Scene File / User File
The camera features a scene dial that allows you to choose an appropriate matrix of settings instantaneously. You can modify the six preset files if you'd like, one set of which can be stored internally in the camcorder. Up to eight sets can be stored on an SD memory card.
Simplified Waveform & Vectorscope
The Panasonic AG-UX180 UX Series 50P UltraHD camcorder has waveform and vectorscope display functions for analyzing a captured video signal on the LCD.
Three User Buttons
A total of three user buttons can be set to trigger any selection of 16 different camera functions: INH, FACE DETECT, WFM, EVF DTL, D.ZOOM, DRS, S.GAIN, ATW, ATW LOCK, SHOT MARK, INDEX, LAST CLIP, BACKLIGHT, SPOTLIGHT, BLACKFADE, and last but not least, WHITEFADE.
High-Quality Color Viewfinder and LCD
The Panasonic AG-UX180 UX Series 50P UltraHD camcorder colour EVF uses a 0.45", approximately 1,770,000 dot-equivalent OLED display. It delivers bright, detailed, high-resolution images and a high response speed. The AG-UX180's LCD monitor has a 3.5", approximately 921,000-dot (1920 x 480) high-resolution panel. Various markers and grids can be displayed on the monitor/viewfinder, and with Mode Check, a list of the camera's settings can also be displayed on the viewfinder and monitor.
SDI (24PsF) Output and Auto Rec
  • Outputs images up to 4K 24p, UHD 60p and UHD 50p
  • Outputs analog signals for video and audio monitoring.
XLR Input for Pro-Quality Audio
In addition to the internal high-performance stereo microphone, the Panasonic AG-UX180 UX Series 50P UltraHD camcorder comes equipped with two-channel XLR audio input terminals with a 48V phantom power supply. The internal microphone, external microphone, or line input can be selected for each channel. Large, easy-to-use level dials are also provided.
Zebra
Select any two zebra levels from 50% to 105% (in 5% steps).
USB 2.0
The type mini-B USB port allows for connection to a PC in device mode.
Remote Terminal
Enables remote operation of iris, focus, Rec Start/Stop, and index functions.
Color Bar
Outputs a color bar signal and test tone.
Tally Lamps
Tally lamps are provided on the front and rear.

 

  • 1.0" Type CMOS Sensor
  • 4K 24P, UHD 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
  • FHD Slow Motion Recording at 120 FPS
  • UHD/FHD Dual Codec Recording
  • 16-Axis Color Correction Function
  • 8.8 to 176mm 20x Optical Zoom with OIS
  • 3 x Manual Lens Control Rings
  • IR Night Shooting
  • Dual Codec Recording in UHD/FHD
  • Relay, Simultaneous, and Background REC
  • UX Series - Premium Model
  • Effective 1.0-type MOS Sensor
  • Opt.20x Zoom w / OIS
  • 3G SDI / HDMI

 

General:
 
Power DC 7.28 V (when the battery is used)
  DC 12 V (when the AC adaptor is used)
 
Power Consumption 19.7 W (when the LCD monitor is used)
 
Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F)
 
Operating Humidity 10 % to 80 % (no condensation)
 
Weight Body: Approx. 2.0 kg (4.41 lb)
  (body only, excluding lens hood, battery, and accessories)
  Shooting: Approx. 2.4 kg (5.29 lb)
  (including lens hood, battery, and eye cup)
 
Dimensions 173 mm (W) x 195 mm (H) x 346 mm (D)
  (6-13/16 inches x 7-11/16 inches x 13-5/8 inches)
  (excluding protrusion and eye cup)
  173 mm (W) x 195 mm (H) x 392 mm (D)
  (6-13/16 inches x 7-11/16 inches x 15-7/16 inches)
  (including eye cup, excluding protrusion)
 
 
Camera Unit:
 
Pickup Device 1.0-type (effective size) MOS solid state image sensor
 
Effective Pixels 8.79 megapixel: UHD/FHD 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p
  9.46 megapixel: 4K 24p
 
Lens Optical image stabilizer lens, optical 20x motorized zoom
  F2.8 to F4.5 (f=8.8 mm to 176 mm)
  35 mm equivalent:
  f=25.4 mm to 508.0 mm: UHD/FHD 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p
  f=24.0 mm to 480.0 mm: 4K24.00p
  Filter Diameter: 67 mm
  ND Filter: 4 Positions (OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
  IR Filter: Incorporates the ON/OFF control function
  Shortest Shooting Distance (M.O.D.):
  Approx. 1.0 m from the front lens
 
Gain Setting L/M/H selector switch
  Standard mode: 0 dB to 24 dB (Adjustable in 1 dB steps)
  (Automatic setting can be assigned to L/M/H)
  Extended ON: 3 dB to 24 dB (Adjustable in 1 dB steps)
  (Automatic setting can be assigned to L/M/H)
  30 dB and 36 dB switched
  (when assigning [S. GAIN] to the USER button)
 
Colour Temperature Setting ATW, ATW LOCK, Ach, Bch,
  preset 3200 K/preset 5600 K/VAR (2000 K to 15000 K)
 
Shutter Speed When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
  60i/60p mode: 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/180 sec.,
  1/250 sec., 1/350 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/750 sec., 1/1000 sec.,
  1/1500 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/3000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec.
  30p mode: 1/30 sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec.,
  1/180 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/350 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/750 sec., 1/1000 sec.,
  1/1500 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/3000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec.
  24p mode: 1/24 sec., 1/48 sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec.,
  1/120 sec., 1/180 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/350 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/750 sec.,
  1/1000 sec., 1/1500 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/3000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec.
  When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50.00 Hz
  50i/50p mode: 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/125 sec.,
  1/180 sec.,1/250 sec., 1/350 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/750 sec., 1/1000 sec.,
  1/1500 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/3000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec.
  25p mode: 1/25 sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/125 sec.,
  1/180 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/350 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/750 sec., 1/1000 sec.,
  1/1500 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/3000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec.
 
Shutter Speed When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
  (Slow Shutter) 60i/60p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec.,
  30p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec.
  24p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
  When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50.00 Hz
  50i/50p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec., 1/25 sec.
  25p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
 
Shutter Speed When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
  (Synchro Scan) 59.94i/59.94p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.7 sec.
  29.97p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.7 sec.
  23.98p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.6 sec.
  24.00p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.9 sec.
  When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50.00 Hz
  50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
  25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
 
VFR Recording Frame Rate When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
  30p mode: 2, 15, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 45, 60 (fps)
  24p mode: 2, 12, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 36, 48, 60 (fps)
  SYSTEM MODE = 50.00, Hz
  25p mode: 2, 12, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30, 37, 50 (fps)
 
Super-Slow Motion Recording When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
  Shooting frame rate FHD 120 fps,
  Slow motion effect 1/4 speed (when 30p mode),
  1/5 speed (when 24p mode)
  When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50.00 Hz
  Shooting frame rate FHD 100fps,
  Slow motion effect 1/5 speed (when 25p mode)
 
Sensitivity When [HIGH SENS.] mode
  F11 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9 % reflect, 1080/59.94i)
  F12 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9 % reflect, 1080/50i)
 
Minimum Subject Illumination 0.2 lx (F2.8, gain 18 dB, Manual slow shutter 1/2S,
  When [HIGH SENS.] mode)
 
Digital Zoom 2x/5x/10x, i.Zoom (max. 30x)
 
Lens Hood Hood with lens cover
 
 
Memory Card Recorder:
 
Recording Media SDHC memory card (4 GB to 32 GB),
  SDXC memory card (48 GB to 128 GB), UHS-I supported
 
Recording Slot Slot x 2
 
System Format 59.94 Hz/50 Hz
 
Motion Picture Recording Recording Format: MOV, MP4, AVCHD
 
Recording Mode Please see page 07 for the Recording Format table.
 
Recording Time Please see back cover for the Recording Time table.
 
2 Slot Functions Relay, Simultaneous, Background*2, Dual codec
 
Still Picture Recording Mode JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)
 
Still Picture Recording Motion Picture Playback: 8.8M: 4096 x 2160 (17:9),
  8.3M: 3840 x 2160 (16:9), 2.1M: 1920 x 1080 (16:9),
  0.9M: 1280 x 720 (16:9)
 
 
Digital Video:
 
Video Signal for External Output 8bit 4:2:2*3
 
Recording Video Signal 8bit 4:2:0
 
Video Compression Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile (MOV/MP4/AVCHD)
 
 
Digital Audio:
 
Recording Audio Signal 48 kHz/16 bit 2CH
 
Audio Signal Format LPCM (MOV/MP4), Dolby Digital (AVCHD)
 
Headroom 12 dB
 
 
Dual Codec:
 
Recording Method MOV, MP4
 
Video Compression Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile
 
Audio Signal Format LPCM
 
Recording Format Please see page 08 for the Dual Codec Recording table.
 
Recording Time FHD 50Mbps FHD 8Mbps
  32 GB: Approx. 1 hour 20 min. Approx. 8 hours 30 min.
  64 GB: Approx. 2 hour 40 min. Approx. 17 hours 10 min.
  128 GB: Approx. 5 hours 20 min. Approx. 35 hours
 
 
Video Input/Output:
 
SDI OUT BNC x 1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 , 3 G/1.5 G, HD SDI, SD SDI supported
  Output format: 1080/59.94p LEVEL-A/50.00p LEVEL-A,
  1080/29.97PsF/25.00PsF/24.00PsF/23.98PsF,
  1080/59.94i/50.00i, 720/59.94p/50.00p, 480/59.94i, 576/50.00i
 
VIDEO OUT AV connector x 1
 
HDMI Type A connector x 1, VIERA Link not supported
  Output format: 2160/59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p,
  1080/59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p/59.94i/50.00i,
  720/59.94p/50.00p, 480/59.94p, 576/50.00p
 
 
Audio Input:
 
Built-in Microphone Stereo microphone
 
XLR Input XLR (3-pin) x 2 (INPUT1, INPUT2)
  Input high impedance, LINE/MIC/MIC+48V (switchable SW)
  LINE: +4 dBu/0 dBu (switchable menu)
  MIC: 40 dBu/50 dBu/60 dBu (switchable menu)
 
 
Audio Output:
 
SDI 2 ch (LPCM) switchable gain: 0 dB/6 dB/12 dB
 
HDMI 2 ch (LPCM)
 
AUDIO OUT AV connector x 1, Output level: 600 , 316 mV
 
Headphone 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack x 1
 
Speaker 20 mm diameter, round x 1
 
 
Other Input/Output:
 
Camera Remote 2.5 mm diameter super mini jack x1 (ZOOM, S/S)
  3.5 mm diameter mini jack x1 (FOCUS, IRIS)
 
TC PRESET IN/OUT BNC x 1, Used as the input and output terminals
  Input: 1.0 V to 4.0 V [p-p] 10 K
  Output: 2.0 V 0.5 V [p-p] low impedance
 
USB 3.0 HOST Standard-A connector, 9-pin, external media device connection*4
  ,bus power supported
 
USB 3.0 DEVICE Micro-B connector, 10-pin, Mass storage function (read only)
 
DC IN 12V DC 12V (11.4V to 12.6V) EIAJ Type4
 
 
Monitor/Viewfinder:
 
LCD Monitor 3.5 type LCD colour monitor, Approx. 1,150,000 dots
 
Viewfinder 0.39 type OLED (organic EL display)
  Approx. 2,360,000 dots, video display area: approx. 1,770,000 dots

 
Panasonic AG-UX180

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  • 1x AG-UX180 4K Camcorder
  • 1x Battery (AG-VBR59)
  • 1x Battery charger (AG-BRD50)
  • 1x AC adaptor
  • 1x Microphone holder kit
  • 1x AC cable
  • 1x Eye cup
  • 1x Lens hood
  • 1x INPUT terminal cap
  • 1x Operating instructions