Main attributes Digital Camcorder Panasonic AG-CX18EH
Motion Image Maximum Resolution
3840 × 2160
Power Supply
Wide LCD monitor (electrostatic touch panel) 8.8 cm (3.5 inches, approx. 2,760,000 dots)
Image Sensor
1/2.5-type BSI MOS Sensor
Focus
Auto / Manual
Total Pixels, mp
8.29
Optical Zoom
24x
Digital Zoom
×2/×5/×10
Wi-Fi Frequency
Band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Recording/ Playback Mode iFrame
No
Shutter Speed Video
1/50 - 1/8000
Still Imafge Recording Format
JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)
TC IN/OUT
BNC x 1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ohm, 3G/1.5G HD-SDI, supports timecode output and remote SDI recording control
Dimensions (WxHxD), mm
Approx. 129 x 159 x 267 mm (including handle, hood and eyecup, but without microphone holder)
59.94 Hz Mode Shutter Speed
60i/60p: 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 at 30p: 1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 at 24p: 1/24, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 с
IR Filter
With on/off option
Built-in Microphone
Stereo microphone
MP4 (HEVC) Recording / Playback Mode
[4:2:0 10-bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 100M: averaged 100 Mbps (VBR) UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HEVC LongGOP 72M: averaged 72 Mbps (VBR)
Recording/ Playback Mode AVCHD
[4:2:0 8 bit] PS 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p: average 25 Mbps (VBR) PH 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i/23.98p: average 21 Mbps (VBR) HA 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i: average 17 Mbps (VBR) PM 1280x720 59.94p/50.00p: average 8 Mbps (VBR)
Camera Remote Input
2.5 mm diameter super mini jack × 1
DUAL CODEC SECTION Recording Format
MOV/MP4
Speaker
Diameter 15 mm, round (1 pcs.)
Viewfinder
Wide OLED electronic viewfinder 1.0 cm (0.39 in.) (approx. 2,360,000 dots), video display area: approx. 1,770,000 dots
Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery
MOV/MP4 64 GB SDXC Memory Card: 200 MbpsApprox. 40 min. 150 Mbps Approx. 55 min. 100 Mbps Approx. 1 hour 20 min. 72 Mbps Approx. 1 hour 50 min. 50 Mbps Approx. 2 hours 40 min. AVCHD 64 GB SDHC Memory Card: PS Approx. 5 hours 20 min. PH Approx. 6 hours. HA Approx. 8 hours 30 min. PM Approx. 17 hours 10 min.
Filter Diameter, mm
62 mm
50.00 Hz Mode Shutter Speed
50i/50p: 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 c 25p: 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 c
Image Stabilizer
Ball O.I.S. System, HYBRID O.I.S. 5-axis optical image stabilizer (UHD/FHD)
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent (Photo)
25 - 600 mm
NFC
No
Standard Illumination, lx
1.5 lux (F1.8, Super Gain+, shutter speed 1/30 sec)
DUAL CODEC SECTION Video Compression Method
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, 420LongGOP
Ethernet
HOST: Supports bus power (5 V, 0.5 A), USB tethering function, supports USB to Ethernet adapter
59.94 Hz Mode Slow Shutter Speed
59.94i/59.94p: 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 s 29.97p: 1/8, 1/15 s 23.98p: 1/6, 1/12 s
Recording Format Video
MOV, MP4, AVCHD
DC Input
9V/3A, USB Type-C x 1, USB-PD support
Motion Image Effective Pixels
8.29 megapixels
Power Consumption
Recording: 19.8 W, charging: 15.5 W
DUAL CODEC SECTION Audio Compression Method
MOV:LPCM 48kHz kHz/24 bit 2 channels, MP4:AAC 48 kHz/16 bit 2 channels
Intelligent Zoom OFF
24x
Thumbnail Display
No
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent (Video)
25 – 600 mm
Manual Ring / Dial
Focus/zoom or iris aperture
50.00 Hz Mode Slow Shutter Speed
50i/50p: 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 s 25p: 1/6, 1/12 s
HS code
AAC-LC: 48 kHz/16 bit, 2 channels
Intelligent Zoom ON
Max. 48x (UHD: 32x)
Recording Media
SDHC/SDXC memory card (up to 512 GB), UHS-I compatible
USB Interface
Type-C x 1, high-speed USB (USB2.0), HOST/DEVICE combination (switchable menu) HOST: Supports bus power (5 V, 0.5 A), USB teeter-totter function, supports USB to Ethernet adapter DEVICE: Drive function (read only (read only)
Lens Brand
Panasonic Lens
DUAL CODEC SECTION Recording format FHD 50Mbps
[Main Recording] MOV: 2160-29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP [Additional Recording] MOV: FHD 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
Interface HDMI
Type A x 1 (VIERA Link is not supported), supports time code output and remote recording control Output Format: 4:2:2 10-bit: 3840x2160/59.94p, 50.00p, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p 1920x1080/59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p 1280x720/59.94p, 50.00p, 720x480/59.94p, 720x576/50.00p
Minimum Illumination
1.5 lux (F1.8, Super Gain+, shutter speed 1/30 sec)
Video SDI OUT
BNC x 1, 0.8V [p-p], 75 ohms, 3G/1.5G HD-SDI, supports timecode output and remote control SDI recording Output format 4:2:2 10-bit: 1920x1080/59.94p LEVEL-A, 50.00p LEVEL-A, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 29.97PsF, 25.00p, 25.00PsF, 23.98p, 23.98PsF 1280x720/59.94p, 50.00p
Microphones (stereo mini) Interface
3.5 mm stereo mini jack (1 pc.)
White Balance
Auto / ATW LOCK / 3200K / 5600K / VAR (2000K—15000K) / Ach Fixed / Bch Fixed
Simultaneous Recording Still Image Size
3840 x 2160 (16:9), 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 1280 x 720 (16:9)
Weight, g
Body: approx. 0.85 kg (body only, without handle, lens hood, battery and eyecup) Shooting: approx. 1.5 kg (with handle, lens hood, battery and eyecup)
Headphone (stereo mini) Interface
3.5 mm stereo mini jack (1 pc.)
DUAL CODEC SECTION Recording format FHD 8Mbps
[Basic Recording] MOV: 2160-29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP MOV: 1080-59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00/422LongGOP MOV: 1080-59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/422ALL-I MP4: 2160-29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP MP4: 1080-59. 94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 23.98p/420LongGOP [Additional recording] MOV: FHD/59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP MP4: FHD/59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
Touch Panel
Yes
HDR Movie (Except 4K Mode)
No
Audio Compression Method
3.5 mm stereo mini-jack (1 pc.)
LIVE STREAMING Video Compression Format
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile, High Profile
Flash
8525 80 99 00
LCD monitor
LED light for video shooting
Iris
7.28 V (battery) / 9.0 V (DC input)
Accessory Shoe
Auto/Manual
Interface AV
RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS
Remote control
Yes (sold separately)/Smartphone
Focal length, mm
No
LIVE STREAMING Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 (FHD), 1280 x 720 (HD), 640 x 360, 320 x 180
Recording Still Image Size
4.12–98.9 mm
Country of Origin
China
Still Image Effective Pixels
3840 x 2160 (16:9), 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 1280 x 720 (16:9)
Audio Recording System
MOV: LPCM, 48 kHz/24 bit, 2 channels MP4: AAC, 48 kHz/16 bit, 2 channels AVCHD: Dolby Audio, 48 kHz/16 bit, 2 channels
LED Video Light
XLR (3 pins) x 2 High impedance input, LINE/MIC/MIC+48V (SW switch) LINE: +4dBu/0dBu (menu switchable) MIC: -40dBu/-50dBu/-60dBu (menu switchable)
Video Compression Method
Yes
LIVE STREAMING Streaming Method
Unicast, Multicast
STANDARD ACCESSORY
2 ch (LPCM)
Recording/ Playback Mode MP4
AC power adapter AC power cable Rechargeable rechargeable battery (5900 mAh) Handle (removable) USB cable (C-C) Microphone holder Microphone holder screws Viewfinder cover Lens hood
59.94 Hz Mode Super Slow Recording Frame Rate
FHD 120 fps (1/2 speed at 60p, 1/4 speed at 30p, 1/5 speed at 24p)
Wi-Fi Standard
[4:2:0 8 bits] UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 72M: Average 72 Mbps (VBR) FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p/23.98p/59.94i*/50.00i* 420 LongGOP 50M: Average 50 Mbps (VBR) FHD 1920x1080 59.94p*/50.00p* LongGOP 28M: Average 28 Mbps (VBR) FHD 1920x1080 23.98p* LongGOP 24M: Average 24 Mbps (VBR) FHD 1920x1080 29.97p*/25.00p* LongGOP 20M: Average 20 Mbps (VBR)
Aperture F Value
2 ch (LPCM)
Brand Registration Country
Japan
LIVE STREAMING Frame Rate
System Frequency = 59.94 Hz: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps System frequency = 50.00 Hz: 50 fps, 25 fps
Shutter Speed Photo
1/8000
50.00 Hz Mode Super Slow Recording Frame Rate
FHD 100 fps (1/2 speed at 50p, 1/4 speed at 25p)
LIVE STREAMING Bit Rate
24 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 16 Mbps, 14 Mbps, 8 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 3 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1.5 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 0.7 Mbps, 0.5 Mbps
Audio Input
59.94 Hz/50.00 Hz
LIVE STREAMING Audio Compression Format
MOV: LPCM, 48 kHz/24 bit, 2 channels MP4: AAC, 48 kHz/16 bit, 2 channels AVCHD: Dolby Audio, 48 kHz/16 bit, 2 channels
2-slot Function
Yes
LIVE STREAMING Network Protocol
Continuous recording, simultaneous recording, background recording (MOV/MP4 FHD only), dual codec recording
Creative Control (Except 4K Mode)
8.29 megapixels
Lens Cover
No
System Frequency
Hood with lens cover
MOV (HEVC) Recording / Playback Mode
MOV / MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, H.265/MPEG-4 HEVC Main10 Profile AVCHD: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile
Audio Output SDI Out
[4:2:0 10-bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 200M: average 200 Mbps (VBR) UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 100M: average 100 Mbps (VBR) UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HEVC LongGOP 150M: average 150 Mbps (VBR)
ND Filter
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
MOV Recording / Playback Mode
Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Audio Output HDMI
[4:2:0 8 bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p 420 LongGOP 150M: Average 150 Mbps (VBR) UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 100M: Average 100 Mbps (VBR) [4:2:2 10 bit] UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 422 LongGOP 150M: Average 150 Mbps (VBR) FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p ALL-I 200M: Average 200 Mbps (VBR) FHD 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i ALL-I 100M: Average 100 Mbps (VBR) FHD 1920x1080 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p ALL-I 100M: Average 100 Mbps (VBR) FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p 422 LongGOP100M: Average 100 Mbps (VBR) FHD 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 422 LongGOP 50M: Average 50 Mbps (VBR)