Technical characteristics
| optical zoom |
20 x |
| digital zoom |
10 x |
| lens type |
Leica DICOMAR |
| lens |
8.8-132 mm |
| aperture |
2.8-4.5 |
| resolution video |
17,78 megapixel |
| resolution photo |
8.3 megapixel |
| Sensor type |
MOS |
| image formats |
16:9 (widescreen) |
| weight |
1,900 grams |
| exposure mode |
Manual, automatic |
| supported storage media |
memory cards |
| autofocus |
available |
| manual focus |
available |
| HDMI connection |
available |
| XLR connection |
available |
| headphones connection |
available |
| full HD recordings |
available |
| 4 K recordings |
available |
| feature |
very good video shots in 4 K and still very good sound make this camera a must-have for professionals and beginners |
advantages
- USB port
- extensive manual control
- Precise G-lens
- 4 K ultra HD recording
- professional sound
disadvantages
the price is a bit high
The Panasonic AG UX180 in the video
the camcorder AG-UX180 is the UX premium model, which professional specifications and features for end users. The lens system is newly designed and compact and this with 20 x optical zoom, 24 mm wide angle. There's also the highly sensitive 1-type MOS-sensor. The model is suitable by the intelligent AF function and by the sophisticated optical image stabilizer for professional filming. The multi format enabled recordings are supported at the AG UX180 and so super slow motion in HD, FHD, 60 p/50 p, 60 p/50 p UHD and 4K24p. When the camcorder, there are two slots for SD memory cards and thus backup records, simultaneous recording and relay shots are possible. The unit also ensures more efficient workflows, and this with dual codec recording FHD/UHD. If the AG UX180 specially designed the controls for the professional video recording. The XLR inputs, the 3 g-SDI/HDMI inputs, the interfaces, the user button and the three manual rings are also designed. Just like the normal handheld camcorder HD, there is the same level of flexibility and agility in the AG UX180. So for 4K-Videoproduktionen is a high-performance camera which have a high quality.
The adjustment of the picture
through 16 axes there when the camera independent color correction and so there is an independent correction at each of the 16 stages of the video recording. The color balance is possible when using multiple cameras and this same light. Also allows the creative image playback. The coloration of the skin is soft at the camera and this is very effective for close up of people. The AG UX180 offers eight selectable gamma functions and include two Cine-gamma functions. The functions are based on the technologies, which were developed specifically for the VariCam. In the model, there is the preference of the six scene files and thus the image quality can be adjusted accordingly. There are thus Cine dynamic range, Cine contrast, still picture, spark, shooting under fluorescent light and standard. The settings can be changed as needed and they can be stored in the AG UX180 as a user-defined file. Up to 8 setting profiles can be stored on the SD memory card.
The equipment and functions
the camera offers the high-resolution OLED EVF and the sliding 3.5-type LCD touch panel. As HDMI output, there is the issue of recordings to UHD50p, UHD60p and 4K24p. The video/audio output, there is the output of the analogue signals for audio and video surveillance. When the camcorder, there are the two channels for the inbound XLR audio signals, and it is also the manual volume control. From the app store, the AG can be downloaded to ROP app and it is free. The wireless remote control of the camera is possible with the Wi-Fi module. Many control functions such as menu settings, start/stop recording, adjusting the image quality and camera settings can be remotely so. Also zoom, focus, and the integrated lens can be controlled remotely. Also thumbnails and previews can be shown with the app. Recorded clips can be tested on the iPad. It is the industry's largest and newly developed wide angle with 2 and 2 x optical zoom lens. In a camcorder, this is the first 20 x optical zoom lens with the 1-type sensor. The wide angle is about 24 mm and up to 480 mm focal length there is in telephoto mode. There is independent and simultaneous operation by the four lens groups with the 4-drive lens system. At each of the four groups drive size lens size are suppressed efficiently achieve a compact size and can thus to optimise zoom strength/image quality. The largest angle is available with integrated lenses and allowing shots with only the minimum distortion without the wide-angle converter and wide angle settings. Also video recordings are possible in a room or vehicle. The intelligent Zoom allows up to 30-fold magnification in ultra high resolution. The FHD recording mode can increase up to 30-fold magnification and resolution is consistently high.
Conclusion
It's a camcorder from the Professional League. All controls are available, which are required during the filming. Of course, this has its price, and therefore is also a large and relatively heavy device. The camera offers contemporary features, versatile options and good handling for its price. Everyone can work with the camera well in the production and in the hobby sector.
