Used Panasonic AG-UX180 4K Premium Professional Camcorder

Shift Your Video Production to Professional 4K Images. The 4K Premium
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 are provided to enable relay/simultaneous/ backup recording for enhanced reliability and also support UHD/FHD dual codec recording for a more efficient workflow. 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.

Newly Developed, Industry's Widest Angle 24mm and 20x Optical Zoom Lens
• The 4-Drive Lens System achieved a up to wide 24mm angle and 20x optical zoom in the handheld camcorder with 1.0-type (effective size) sensor
• The Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) with a correction range expansion of approximately 900% enables stable handheld shooting
• The Micro Drive Focus Unit offers a high-speed auto focus function with excellent tracking performance and improved stability in 4K recording

1.0-Type (Effective Size) MOS Sensor for High Precision, High-Speed 4K 60p/50p Recording
• The 1.0-type (effective size) MOS (approx. 9,460,000 pixels in 4K 24p and approx. 8,790,000 pixels in UHD/FHD) offers an outstanding depth of field and excellent balance between image quality and sensitivity
• 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

Professional Functions and Design, Including 3G-SDI and XLR Audio Input
• The manual three rings, user button and other controls are specially designed to satisfy professional users
• Equipped with professional interfaces such as 3G-SDI output, XLR input, TC synchro input/output and wired remote control

4-Drive Lens System
The 4-Drive Lens System simultaneously and independently drives 4 lens groups (group 2, iris, group 3, group 4). The lens size and drive range for each of the 4 groups can be efficiently suppressed to optimize image quality/zoom power and achieve compact body.

Industry's Widest Angle of 24 mm
The integrated lens boasts the industry's widest angle of 24 mm 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.

World's First 20x Optical Zoom in a Camcorder with 1.0-type Sensor
The 20x optical zoom lens covers the range from 24 mm at the wide-angle end to 480 mm at the telescopic end (35mm film equivalent at 4K 24p).

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.

Manual Three Rings
The AG-UX180 features manual three rings for Zoom, Focus and Iris control. These manual controls ensures professional operation.

Digital Zoom (2x, 5x or 10x)
The AG-UX180 is equipped with 2x, 5x and 10x digital zoom. Using the 20x optical zoom and i.Zoom together, it gives you super telephoto magnification equivalent to a 300x zoom without dropping in light intensity.

LEICA DICOMAR Lens
This high-performance lens has passed the stringent quality standards of Leica Camera AG. A multi-coating process minimizes ghosts and flaring, resulting in especially clear images.

Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer [4K/UHD/FHD]
The correction area of the Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) has been expanded to approximately 900% over the conventional area (as compared to the Panasonic AG-AC160). This provides powerful correction even in unstable shooting situations, such as low-angle or high-angle shots. The ball OIS system reduces wear on the drive section and greatly improves correction for small amplitude hand-shake.

5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer [FHD]
In HD shooting modes, by using hand-shake correction that combines the effects of both optical and electronic image stabilization, hand-shake in various directions, including the rotary direction, is detected and corrected.

Intelligent Auto Focus Offering High Speed, Excellent Tracking Performance and Stability
• Top-class focusing speed in 4K: The focus status judgment algorithm achieves accurate and quick transition to search operation
• Top-class tracking performance in 4K: The high-precision, high-speed Micro Drive Focus unit accurately tracks the subject even when a quick change in focal distance occurs
• Top-class stability in 4K: The AF system accurately judges changes in the subject by actively using minute wobbling motions in the high-resolution 4K image. This contributes to high focusing stability

Custom AF Function for Adjustment of AF Speed, Tracking Sensitivity and Area Settings
Auto focus operation can be customized by adjusting the AF Speed, AF Sensitivity and AF Area Width. This function enables the AF to operate exactly as intended by the user in accordance with the subject type or application.

• AF Speed: AF speed can be set in seven steps from 1 to 7. The larger the figure, the faster the AF
• AF Sensitivity: AF sensitivity can be set in 10 steps from 1 to 10. The larger the figure, the easier it is to track fast-moving subjects.
• AF Area Width: The width of the area in which AF is effective can be adjusted

Focus Assist (Expand and Peaking)
When the Focus Assist button is pressed, Expand (enlargement) or Peaking (colored emphasis of focus point) is displayed to assist the user's manual focusing operation. Expand and Peaking can also be displayed simultaneously.

One-Push AF
This function temporarily activates Auto Focus when shooting in Manual Focus mode, using a "PUSH AF" button.

Manual Focus Assist
Focus is automatically adjusted after you adjust it with the focus ring in Manual Focus mode. This enables quick and accurate focusing.

Focus Transition
Up to three focus positions can be preset. The focus can be shifted to a preset focus position (focal distance) with a single touch. The user can set the focus transition time (immediate, 2 to 15 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec, 45 sec, 60 sec, 90 sec) and the wait time until the start of focus transition (0 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec).

Area Function
Auto Focus is easily possible with just a touch on the LCD panel. You can also change this to Auto Iris and Brightness of the Display on the screen.

User Buttons
Any of the 44 functions can be allocated to the User Buttons. There are a total of 13 User Buttons: Nine on the AG-UX180 body and four on the LCD Touch Panel. The AWB button can also be used as a User Button.

Sliding 3.5-type Touch-panel LCD
The 3.5-type monitor LCD built into the handle section can be pulled out and turned 270 degrees in the vertical direction for use in high angle, low-angle or selfie shots. The touch panel function can be used for menu setting and area functions.

High-Resolution OLED EVF
The viewfinder features a high-resolution OLED display (approximately 1,770,000 dots) for excellent color reproduction.

ND Filters, Gain, White Balance
• ND Filters: OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 ND filters built-in
• Gain Selector: Negative gain is added. Select from -3 dB to 24 dB gain for 3-position (L/M/H) allocation
• AWB Selector: Two-value (A/B) memory and presets (3200/5600/ VAR) can be selected
• ATW (auto-tracking white balance) function

LCD/EVF Displays That Assist Shooting
• Waveform and Vectorscope Display: WAVE (Waveform) and VECTOR (Vectorscope) can be easily displayed on a subscreen of the LCD monitor. The subscreen display position can be set to one of the four corners
• ZEBRA: Two zebra patterns are integrated, from 50% to 105% in 5% steps
• Marker (Y Level): The brightness level in the center of the screen is displayed in percentage
• Level Gauge: Horizontal or vertical tilting of the camcorder can be checked on the LCD and viewfinder
• A Safety Zone Marker and Center Marker can be displayed

3G-SDI for connecting to an External 1080/60p, 1080/50p Recorder
The 3G-SDI output terminal (BNC connector, 5CFV) can be used to transmit FHD 1080/60p, 1080/50p signals through a coaxial cable over a distance of up to 100 m. Panasonic recorders equipped with SDI input can be linked to the Rec Start/Stop function of the AG-UX180.

TC Synchro Multi-Camera Recording Supported
The TC PRESET IN/OUT terminal (BNC) allows synchronization of the initial value for the time code in multi-camera shooting. The camera number (0 to 16) can be added5 to the name of the recording folder to facilitate editing.