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Full HD XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP recordings and MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps offer budget savings and workflow flexibility for broadcast and professional applications

The PXW-X180 three 1/3-inch type Exmor™ CMOS sensors camcorder records Full HD XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP, as well as MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps, MPEG HD 420 35 Mbps, AVCHD and DV, making it ideal for a wide range of applications from education/videography to news and broadcast production. As the successor to the HVR-Z7 and HXR-NX5, the PXW-X180 has a lot of attractive features, including dual SxS memory card slots, proxy recording on SD card, a G Series fixed 25x HD zoom lens with 26mm wide angle and variable ND filter, that provides four conventional mechanical 4 ND filter positions or a linear switch dial for more control in changing light conditions. The camcorder also has wireless functions and NFC (Near Field Communication) capabilities.

Three 1/3-inch type Exmor™ CMOS Full HD sensors

High resolution, high sensitivity, low noise, and wide dynamic range for enhanced shooting under severe lighting conditions and more creative freedom.

G Series fixed 25x professional HD zoom lens

26mm wide angle zoom with three independent rings with end-stop and large focal length.

High quality XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP recordings on SxS memory cards

Supports XAVC Intra and Long GOP codecs, as well as MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps, the widely-accepted broadcast standard compliant with the latest EBU recommendations. The PXW-X180 also records in MPEG HD 420 35 Mbps, AVCHD and DV, offering flexibility and budget savings on recording media.

Dual ND filter control mechanism for more flexibility

The PXW-X180 is equipped with a variable ND Filter function. Users can chose either four conventional mechanical ND filter positions or the linear control dial, allowing you to quickly and smoothly adapt to different conditions of shooting.

Wi-Fi/NFC (Near Field Communication) with Content Browser Mobile™

Offers remote control via a smartphone or tablet computer using a Wi-Fi connection, and recorded video files can be transferred from the camcorder to smartphone in MP4 format.* One-touch authentication is also possible with smartphones that offer NFC connectivity.

* Wi-Fi operation cannot be guaranteed with all smartphones and tablet computers.

Aspect Ratio	3:2
Audio File Formats	AAC, AC3
Audio Recording	Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo)
Autofocus Points	Contrast Detection: 225
Battery	1x BP-SCL4 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1860 mAh (Approx. 370 Shots)
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Brand	Leica
Built-in Flash	No
Camera Type	Mirrorless
Connectivity	HDMI A (Full Size), USB Type-C (USB 3.1), 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone
Continuous Shooting	Up to 20 fps at 47.3 MP for up to 78 Exposures (RAW) Up to 20 fps at 47.3 MP for up to 100 Exposures (JPEG) Up to 10 fps at 47.3 MP Up to 6 fps at 47.3 MP Up to 3 fps at 47.3 MP
Dedicated Flash System	TTL
Depth	1.7"
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +2
Exposure Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe
External Video-Recording Modes	10-Bit DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) up to 59.94p
Flash Compensation	-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
Focusing Method	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
GPS	No
Height	4.2"
ISO Range	Auto, 100 to 50000 (Extended: 50 to 50000)
Image File Formats	DNG, JPEG
Image Stabilization	Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Interval Recording	Yes
Item Type	Camera
Maximum Resolution	8368 × 5584
Maximum Sync Speed	1/250 Second
Memory Card Slot	Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Metering Modes	Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Partial
Monitor Resolution	2,100,000 Dot
Monitor Size	3.2"
Monitor Type	Fixed Touchscreen LCD
Mount	L Mount
Operating Temperature	14 to 104°F
Pixels	Effective: 47.3 Megapixel
Recording Time	Up to 29 Minutes
Self Timer	2/12-Second Delay
Sensor Size	Full Frame
Sensor Type	CMOS
Shutter Speed	Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 1800 Seconds Electronic Shutter 1/40000 to 1 Second
Video Encoding	NTSC/PAL
Video Recording Modes	MOV/H.264 10-Bit 5K (4992 × 3744) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) at 24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 × 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/180p MP4/H.264 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 × 2160)23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 × 1080)23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/180p
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Eye Point	21mm
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution	5,760,000 Dot
Viewfinder Type	Electronic (OLED)
Weight	1.84 lbs.
White Balance	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Halogen, Shade, Tungsten
Width	5.8"
Wireless	Bluetooth Wi-Fi