Panasonic AG-CX18 – 4K Compact 10bit 60p camcorder

Featuring Optical Performance for Precise Shooting

The integrated lens offers a remarkably powerful, optical 24x zoom that ranges from 25mm^*1 wide angle to 600mm^*1 tele. i.ZOOM achieves 32x at 4K mode, and 48x at FHD mode. The 4-Drive Lens System drives the four lens groups independently, thus achieving the optical 24x zoom and compact body size.

 

Two Manual Rings are provided, one for focusing and the other for zoom or iris operation. The Manual Rings are designed with different sizes so the appropriate ring can be controlled without error by touching it with the fingers. ND Filters can be selected from 1/4, 1/16, 1/64, and Clear, while glass is used as a countermeasure against scorching from sunlight condensation.

 

IP-based video for seamless streaming

The high-end AG-CX18 model support FHD live streaming^* through Wi-Fi and ethernet. From a system standpoint, the AG-CX18 is equipped with 3G-SDI and support simultaneous output with HDMI.

^* To be added by firmware update.

 

High-speed, High-precision AF Including Face Detection AF/AE

Superior focusing speed, stability and tracking performance for both 4K and FHD is achieved thanks to Face Detection AF/AE together with the precise focus lens drive. Face Detection AF/AE provides precise focusing and sufficient exposure for subjects. In addition, subject tracking with color recognition can be activated by just touching the LCD panel enabling precise tracking.

 

5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. Enables Stable Image Acquisition

In addition to OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), Electronic Image Stabilization operates to detect and correct handshake in 5 axes, including rotational blurring. This provides strong correction under unstable conditions, such as low-angle and high-angle shooting. The Ball O.I.S. System reduces friction on the drive section, achieving delicate correction even for small-amplitude handshake. This produces beautiful images with suppressed handshake even at high, 24x optical zoom.

 

High-Quality Recording with Versatile Modes

The camcorders support a variety of bit rates and formats to meet professional needs. This enabled 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording with maximum 29.97 p in UHD, and maximum 59.94p in FHD.　When set for 10-bit recording, the camcorder delivers 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output, enabling high image quality capture with an external recorder. Highly efficient HEVC recording (LongGOP/10-bit 4:2:0/MOV) is also supported for recording UHD 59.94p at a high bit rate of 200 Mbps.

 

As for file formats, AG-CX18 supports  MOV, MP4, and AVCHD.

In addition, low bit rate recording formats of 28 Mbps (50p/59.94p), 24 Mbps (23.98p), and 20 Mbps (25p/29.97p) are planned to be added to the FHD MP4 recording in the next firmware update.