AG-UX180 Memory Card Camera Recorder *The Microphone Shown in the Photo Is an Optional Accessory
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AG-UX180 Memory Card Camera Recorder *The microphone shown in the photo is an optional accessory. 4K 60p/50p*1 Camcorder featuring the Industry's Widest Angle 24mm*2, 20x Optical Zoom and 1.0-type*3 MOS Sensor *1: Actual recording is UHD (3840 x 2160) 59.94p/50p. *2: Equivalent to 35mm under 4K 24p (aspect ratio of 17:9). Wide angle 24mm is the widest in the industry for a camcorder with integrated lens. (As of June 2017, according to Panasonic survey.) *3: Effective size Shift Your Video Production to Professional 4K Images. The 4K Premium Camcorder with Wide-Angle 24mm*1 and 20x Optical Zoom. Panasonic introduces the 4K camcorder UX series to meet professional 4K video production needs. The AG-UX180 is the premium model with professional functions and specifications for high-end users. This model is equipped with a newly designed compact lens featuring a wide 24mm angle and 20x optical zoom as well as a 1.0-type (effective size) high-sensitivity MOS sensor. Its evolved Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) and intelligent AF function suitable for professional camera work. 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*2 are provided to enable relay/simultaneous/ Newly Developed, Industry’s Widest Angle backup recording for enhanced reliability, and also support 24mm*1 and 20x Optical Zoom Lens UHD/FHD*3 dual codec recording for a more efficient workflow. • The 4-Drive Lens System achieved a up to wide 24mm angle The controls of the AG-UX180, such as the manual three rings and 20x optical zoom in the handheld camcorder with and user button, as well as interfaces, such as 3G-SDI/HDMI 1.0-type (effective size) sensor. and XLR input, are engineered to meet the needs of • The Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) with a correction range expansion of approximately 900%*4 enables stable handheld professional video recording. Offering the same level of agility shooting. and mobility as the conventional HD handheld camcorder, the • The Micro Drive Focus Unit offers a high-speed auto focus AG-UX180 provides powerful support for high-image-quality function with excellent tracking performance and improved 4K video production. stability in 4K recording. 01 Shift Your Video Production to Professional 4K Images. The 4K Premium Camcorder with Wide-Angle 24mm*1 and 20x Optical Zoom. 1.0-Type (Effective Size) MOS Sensor for High- Professional Functions and Design, Including Precision, High-Speed 4K 60p/50p*5 Recording 3G-SDI and XLR Audio Input • The 1.0-type (effective size) MOS (approx. 9,460,000 pixels in • The manual three rings, user button and other controls are 4K 24p*6, and approx. 8,790,000 pixels in UHD/FHD) offers an specially designed to satisfy professional users. outstanding depth of field and excellent balance between image • Equipped with professional interfaces such as 3G-SDI output, quality and sensitivity. XLR input, TC synchro input/output and wired remote control. • 4K 24p, UHD 60p/50p, FHD 60p/50p multi-format and HD 120 fps (59.94 Hz) /100 fps (50 Hz) super slow-motion recording are available. *1: Equivalent to 35mm under 4K 24p (aspect ratio of 17:9). Wide angle 24mm is the widest in the industry for a camcorder with integrated lens. (As of June 2017, according to Panasonic survey.) *2: UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) SD memory card is required for a video recording mode of 100 Mbps or higher. *3: For information of available codecs, please see Page 8. *4: Comparison with AG-AC160A. (Excluding the 4K 24p mode.) *5: Actual recording is UHD (3840 x 2160) 59.94p/50p. *6: At 4K 24p (aspect ratio 17:9) * With regard to “24p” and “60p” other than that included in “4K 24p” in the above text, images are actually recorded at 23.98p and 59.94p, respectively. 02 LEICA DICOMAR 4K Lens with Wide-Angle 24mm*1 and 20x Optical Zoom, Plus Evolved Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer Lens group 2 Iris Lens group 3 Lens group 4 (9 feather iris contraction) 4-Drive Lens System World’s First*2 20x Optical Zoom in a Camcorder The 4-Drive Lens System simultaneously and independently drives 4 with 1.0-type*3 Sensor lens groups (group 2, iris, group 3, group 4). The lens size and drive The 20x optical zoom lens covers the range from 24 mm at the wide- range for each of the 4 groups can be efficiently suppressed to angle end to 480 mm at the telescopic end (35mm film equivalent at optimize image quality/zoom power and achieve compact body. 4K 24p). *2: World’s first for a camcorder with integrated lens having a 1.0-type or larger sensor. (As of June 2017, according to Panasonic survey.) Industry's Widest Angle of 24 mm*1 *3: Effective size The integrated lens boasts the industry’s widest angle of 24 mm*1 at the wide-angle setting. It enables wide-angle and minimal-distortion shooting without the use of a wide conversion lens and also allows video recording/production in a vehicle or room for example. *1: Equivalent to 35mm under 4K 24p (aspect ratio of 17:9). Wide angle 24mm is the widest in the industry for a camcorder with integrated lens. (As of June 2017, according to Panasonic survey.) 4K/24p: 24.0 mm (17:9 aspect ratio), UHD/FHD: 25.4 mm (16:9 aspect ratio). 20x Optical Zoom Intelligent Zoom for Maximum 30x Zoom in Super-High Resolution In FHD shooting modes, the i.Zoom function increases the zooming capability to a maximum of approximately 30x while maintaining high resolution. When the zoom reaches the 20x optical zoom limit it switches seamlessly to i.Zoom. An image shot on an aircraft using the wide angle. 03 LEICA DICOMAR 4K Lens with Wide-Angle 24mm*1 and 20x Optical Zoom, Plus Evolved Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer Manual Three Rings Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer [4K/UHD/FHD] The AG-UX180 features manual three rings for Zoom, Focus and Iris The correction area of the Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) has been control. These manual controls ensures professional operation. expanded to approximately 900%* over the conventional area (as compared to the Panasonic AG-AC160). Digital Zoom (2x, 5x or 10x) This provides powerful correction even in unstable shooting situations, The AG-UX180 is equipped with 2x, 5x and 10x digital zoom. Using such as low-angle or high-angle shots. The ball OIS system reduces the 20x optical zoom and i.Zoom together, it gives you super- wear on the drive section, and greatly improves correction for small- telephoto magnification equivalent to a 300x zoom without dropping in amplitude hand-shake. * Excluding the 4K 24p mode. light intensity. Ball OIS System * The higher the magnification, the greater the image quality degradation. AG-UX180 Correction Area Expanded to Approximately 900% 2x zoom 10x zoom General Pro Camera Recorder* Correction Area 5x zoom hand-shake *Comparison with AG-AC160A OIS Lens Unit LEICA DICOMAR Lens This high-performance lens has passed the 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer [FHD] stringent quality standards of Leica Camera In HD shooting modes, by using hand-shake correction that combines AG. A multi-coating process minimizes the effects of both optical and electronic image stabilization, ghosts and flaring, resulting in especially hand-shake in various clear images. directions, including * Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. the rotary direction, * DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. is detected and * LEICA DICOMAR products are manufactured using Leica-certified measuring instruments and quality assurance systems based on rigorous quality standards approved corrected. 1. Roll by Leica Camera AG. 5. Yaw 2. X 4. Pitch 3. Y 04 High-Speed, High-Precision Intelligent AF and Comprehensive Manual Focus Assist Intelligent Auto Focus Offering High Speed, Excellent Custom AF Function for Adjustment of AF Speed, Tracking Performance and Stability Tracking Sensitivity and Area Settings • Top-class* focusing speed in 4K: The focus status judgment Auto focus operation can be customized by adjusting the AF Speed, algorithm achieves accurate and quick transition to search operation. AF Sensitivity and AF Area Width. • Top-class* tracking performance in 4K: The high-precision, high- This function enables the AF to operate exactly as intended by the speed Micro Drive Focus unit accurately tracks the subject even when user in accordance with the subject type or application. a quick change in focal distance occurs. • AF Speed: AF speed can be set in seven steps from 1 to 7. The • Top-class* stability in 4K: The AF system accurately judges larger the figure, the faster the AF. changes in the subject by actively using minute wobbling motions in • AF Sensitivity: AF sensitivity can be set in 10 steps from 1 to 10. the high-resolution 4K image. This contributes to high focusing The larger the figure, the easier it is to track fast-moving subjects. stability. • AF Area Width: The width of the area in which AF is effective can be * As a camcorder with integrated lens having a 1.0-type sensor. (As of June 2017, according adjusted. to Panasonic survey.) Lens Group 4 Lens Unit Auto Focus Speed Configuration near Intelligent AF Focal Distance Conventional AF far time Micro Drive Focus Unit Conceptual Chart of AF Tracking Auto Focus Area Width Adjustment By moving the Micro Drive Focus Unit minutely and quickly, highly precise AF performance is also achieved when shooting in 4K or shooting with a shallow depth of field.