[DISCONTINUED] Panasonic AG-UX180 4K Professional Camcorder

The AG-UX180 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). With its extensive focus assist features, multiple recording formats in 4K and HD, as well as precise image adjustment functions, the highly-affordable UX180 is the pro camcorder you’ve been waiting for to upgrade to 4K acquisition.

We're pleased to announce a brand-new free firmware update for the AG-UX180. One of many new benefits is enhanced resolution in 720p PM recording mode, which is often used in sports applications, specifically coaching analysis. This enhanced resolution is useful for following uniform numbers, such as in football games. The firmware update also provides several operational improvements. For an overview of all the updates and to download the new firmware, click the link below.

Panasonic AG-UX180 Features

• 20x optical zoom and 24mm industry-best wide-angle* LEICA DICOMAR lens
• 1.0-type 4K MOS Sensor with 4K 24p and UHD 60p/50p recording capabilities
• Intelligent Auto-Focus supports smooth and fast focusing when shooting in 4K
• High-Resolution Intelligent Zoom increases zooming capability by 30x whilst maintaining high resolution
• Super-Slow Motion recording at 120fps in FHD

• AG-UX180 4K Professional Camcorder1
• Battery (AG-VBR59)1
• Battery charger (AG-BRD50)1
• AC adapter1
• Microphone holder kit1
• AC cable1
• Eye cup1
• Lens hood1
• INPUT terminal cap1
• Operating instructions1

• Power
  • DC 7.28V (when the battery is used)
  • DC 12V (when the AC adaptor is used)
• Power consumption19.7 W (when the LCD monitor is used)
• Operating temperature0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
• Operating humidity10 % to 80 % (no condensation)
• Weight
  • Body: Approx. 4.41 lbs (2kg), body only, excluding lens hood, battery, and accessories
  • Shooting: Approx. 5.29 lbs (2.4kg), including lens hood, battery, and eye cup
• Dimensions (WxHxD)
  • 6-13/16x7-11/16x13-5/8" (173x195x346mm), excluding protrusion and eye cup
  • 6-13/16x7-11/16x15-7/16" (173x195x392mm), including eye cup, excluding protrusion
• Pickup Devices1.0-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)
• Color Temperature SettingATW, 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 (Slow Shutter)
  • When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
    • 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 (Synchro Scan)
  • When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
    • 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 Illumination0.2 lx (F2.8, gain 18 dB, Manual slow shutter 1/2S, When [HIGH SENS.] mode)
• DIGITAL ZOOM2x/5x/10x, i.Zoom (max. 30x)
• Lens HoodHood with lens cover
• Recording Media*1SDHC memory card (4 GB to 32 GB),
• SDXC memory card(48 GB to 128 GB), UHS-I supported
• Recording slotSlot x 2
• System format59.94 Hz/50 Hz
• Motion Picture RecordingRecording Format: MOV, MP4, AVCHD
• 2 Slot FunctionsRelay, Simultaneous, Background*2, Dual codec
• Still Picture Recording ModeJPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)
• Still picture recordingMotion 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)
• Video Signal for External Output8bit 4:2:2*3
• Recording video signal8bit 4:2:0
• Video Compression FormatMPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile (MOV/MP4/AVCHD)
• Recording audio signal48 kHz/16 bit 2CH
• Audio Signal FormatLPCM (MOV/MP4), Dolby Digital (AVCHD)
• Headroom12 dB
• Recording MethodMOV, MP4
• Video Compression Format (Dual Codec)MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile
• Audio Signal Format (Dual Codec)LPCM
• Recording Time (Dual Codec)
  • 32 GB: Approx. 1 hour 20 min.(FHD 50Mbps) Approx. 8 hours 30 min.(FHD 8Mbps)
  • 64 GB: Approx. 2 hour 40 min.(FHD 50Mbps) Approx. 17 hours 10 min.(FHD 8Mbps)
  • 128 GB: Approx. 5 hours 20 min.(FHD 50Mbps) Approx. 35 hours(FHD 8Mbps)
• SDI Out
  • BNC x 1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω, 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 OUTPUTAV 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
• Built-in microphoneStereo 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)
• SDI2 ch (LPCM) switchable gain: 0 dB/-6 dB/-12 dB
• HDMI (Audio Output)2 ch (LPCM)
• Audio OUTAV connector x 1, Output level: 600 Ω, 316 mV
• Headphone3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack x 1
• Speaker20 mm diameter, round x 1
• Camera Remote
  • 2.5 mm diameter super mini jack x1 (ZOOM, S/S)
  • 3.5mm 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 KΩ
  • 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 12VDC 12V (11.4V to 12.6V) EIAJ Type4
• LCD monitor3.5 type LCD color monitor, Approx. 1,150,000 dots
• View Finder
  • 0.39 type OLED (organic EL display)
  • Approx. 2,360,000 dots, video display area: approx. 1,770,000 dots
• Note
  • *1: An SD memory card with a capacity of UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) is required to shoot videos with a bit rate of 100 Mbps or higher. An SDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more and UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) is required to shoot UHD 2160/59.94p/50.00p videos with a bit rate of 150 Mbps or higher.
  • *2: It supports in record mode less than 50 Mbps.
  • *3: Output of UHD/59.94p/50.00p becomes 8 bit 4:2:0.
  • *4: External media devices with a capacity of below 32 GB or a capacity above 2 TB cannot be used.