Sony MS ProDuo NEX-VG10

Following the 25th anniversary of its industry-leading Handy-cam® product line, Sony today announced the innovative NEX-VG10 Interchangeable Lens HD Camcorder.

The new NEX-VG10 is the world’s first consumer camcorder with interchangeable lenses and the first Handy-cam camcorder to feature an extra-large Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor.

“The NEX-VG10 takes Sony’s Handy-cam line to the next level by allowing unprecedented artistic expression that isn’t possible with conventional consumer video cameras,” said Andy Bubala, director of Sony’s camcorder business. “With this camcorder, video enthusiasts and photographers can now capture cinematic full HD movies and premium stereo sound.”

Sony’s NEX-VG10 Interchangeable Lens HD Handy-cam® Camcorder is equipped with the same Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor used in the “NEX-5” and “NEX-3” digital cameras and compatible with the high grade “E-mount” series of smaller, lighter lenses optimized for video shooting with silent operation and AF. It is also compatible with a wealth of “A-mount” interchangeable lenses used by Sony’s existing α DSLR camera lineup via a mount adapter (sold separately), including award winning Sony G Lenses and Carl Zeiss® branded lenses.

Coupled with Sony’s powerful BIONZ® processor, the cam-corder’s Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor realizes high resolution video and 14 mega-pixel still images. Approximately 19.5 times bigger than the standard sensor found in conventional camcorders, the APS HD CMOS sensor enables an extremely shallow depth of field. This allows video graphers to achieve cinematic results with stunning background defocus (bokeh). Users can also enjoy DSLR-quality photo capture with features like Auto HDR, Hand-held Twilight, and Anti Motion Blur, as well as catch fast action sequences with a continuous burst rate of up to seven fps.

The NEX-VG10 can capture full 1920x1080 high definition video at 30p (29.97p), recorded in AVCHD 60i (59.94i) format at up to 24Mbps for amazing clarity and detail, ideal for recording on to Blu-ray Disc™ media. It also comes with an E-mount 18-200mm lens optimized for video shooting that offers a powerful 11x optical zoom in addition to a silent auto-focus system and Optical Steady-shot™ image stabilization with Active Mode for superior versatility.

Satisfying the needs of serious video graphers, sound quality matches the stellar imaging performance of the NEX-VG10. Its Quad Capsule Spatial Array Stereo Microphone uses advanced processing algorithms to combine signals from four individual microphone capsules. The result is exceptionally clear stereo audio with high directional response, allowing video graphers to capture more sound from their subject and less background noise. The camcorder also features dedicated inputs for optional external microphones and headphones to monitor sound levels.

The cam-corder’s Tru Black™ technology brings remarkably higher contrast and brightness to its 3.0” Xtra Fine LCD™ swivel display, delivering more natural, realistic colors and easier viewing in bright conditions. The LCD is supplemented by a high-resolution adjustable electronic viewfinder that helps framing, monitoring and capturing clear images.

Compact and easy to handle, the NEX-VG10 gives video graphers the flexibility of a removable lens with the ergonomics and interoperability of a Handy-cam camcorder. An intuitive jog dial and hot-keys make it easy to navigate menus and adjust shooting parameters, including full manual control of Iris, Shutter Speed, Gain and White Balance for professional results.

Dual accessory shoes (Alpha Hot Shoe/Universal Cold Shoe) allow for many still photography and video accessories, such as the ECM-CG50 shotgun microphone and external flash lighting. There’s also a choice of rechargeable battery options, including the NP-FV100 that provides up to 315 minutes of continuous HD shooting (may vary), and a specially designed soft carrying case.

Included with purchase as a download voucher ($99 value), Sony Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum 10 video editing software includes powerful tools for video compositing, color correction and sound mixing to produce cinema-quality HD movies with ease. You can also share your creations via DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ media, or upload to the web – all from one simple program.

The NEX-VG10 accepts both Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (including Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™) and SD (including both SDHC and SDXC formats) media. Users can record up to three hours and 55 minutes of high definition footage (1920x1080, FH mode) when using the 32GB memory card.

Sony's Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX offers an industry leading 30MB per second transfer rate, which means Handy-cam users can upload video clips in a fraction of actual playback time.

Features:

Interchangeable lenses

14 MP Still Images at up to 7 fps

Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor

Up to 24Mbps AVCHD video

E-Mount SEL 18-200mm OSS zoom lens

3.0" Extra Fine LCD™ 180o swivel display1 (921K dots)

Quad Capsule Spatial Array stereo microphone

Optical Steady-shot™ w/ Active Mode3

AF/MF switch for creative control

Hand-held Twilight (Photo Mode)

BIONZ® image processor

Accepts α DSLR A-mount lenses

Using the LA-EA1 adapter (sold separately)

Specification:

Drive System

• Shutter Type : Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

• Drive Mode : Photo Mode: Single-shot, Continuous, Self Timer

• Continuous Shooting Speed : 7fps

• Self-timer : 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay

• Shutter Speeds : Auto: 1/30 - 1/4000 (Movie) , 30 seconds - 1/4000 (Still); Manual: 1/4 - 1/4000 (Movie) , 30 seconds - 1/4000 (Still)

Focus Control

• Focus System : Contrast AF

• Focus Points : 25 points

• AF Modes : Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus

• Focus Area : Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AF

• Focus Sensitivity : 0 EV to 20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens)

• Focus Features : Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock

Power

• Battery Type : Accepts Type V Battery; Supplied: Info LITHIUM® NP-FV70

Service and Warranty Information

• Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & 90 days labor

Flash

• Flash Type : Auto-lock accessory shoe (alpha)

• Flash Modes : Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction

• Flash Compensation : +/-2EV,1/3EV steps

Optics/Lens

• Lens Type : E-mount 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS

• Lens Mount Type : Sony E-mount

• Lens Stabilization : Optical Steady-shot™ image stabilization with Active Mode (included SEL18200 lens)

• Aperture : Circular

• Aperture (Max.) : F3.5 (wide end) - F6.3 (tele end) (included SEL18200 lens)

• Aperture (Min.) : F22 (wide end) - F40 (tele end) (included SEL18200 lens)

• Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Photo: 27mm-300mm; Video: 32.4mm-360mm (35mm equivalent) (included SEL18200 lens)

• Filter Diameter : 67mm (included SEL18200 lens)

• Lens Groups-Elements : 12 groups, 17 elements (5 spheric surfaces, 1 ED-glass element) (included SEL18200 lens)

• Minimum Focus Distance : 1ft (wide end) - 1.6ft (tele end)

• Angle of View : 76^o (included SEL18200 lens)

• Aperture Blade : 7 blades (Circular aperture?

• Spheric Elements : 4 (5 surface)

• Dimensions (Max. Diameter x Length) : 3in x 4 in

• Direct Manual Focus : Yes

• Distance Encoder : Yes

• Lens Weight : 18.5 oz (included SEL18200 lens)

• Maximum Magnification : 0.35x (APS-C)

Weights and Measurements

• Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 1 lb 5 oz (620g) (body only, excluding battery) Approx. 2 lb 12 oz (1.3kg) (w/battery,18-200 lens, & media)

• Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx 3-7/8 × 5-1/4 × 11-1/2" (97x132x294mm) (W/H/D) with supplied lens

Viewfinder

• Type : Swivel EVF 0.43" Xtra Fine w/ 1152K dots and Back-light Brightness Control

• Diopter Adjustment : Yes

• Field of View : 100%

Advanced Features

• Advanced User Interface : Easy-to-understand Graphic Display

• Anti Motion Blur : Yes (Photo Mode Only), 6-image layering

• Auto High Dynamic Range : Yes (Photo Mode), (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)

• Image Stabilization : Optical Steady-shot™ image stabilization with Active Mode

Imaging Sensor

• Imaging Sensor : Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.4 X 15.6mm)

• Processor : BIONZ™ image processor

• Anti-Dust : Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism

• Pixel Gross : Approx. 14.6 mega-pixels

• Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 14.2 mega-pixels

• Focal Length Conversion Factor : 1.5x

• Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

LCD Display

• LCD Type : 3.0" Extra Fine LCD™ 180^o swivel display (921K dots) w/ Tru Black™ technology

• Angle Adjustment : Opening: 90^o, Turning: 180^o

• Brightness Control : Back-light Bright Control: Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)

• Coverage : 100%

• Live View : Yes, (Constant AF Live View)

• Real-time image adjustment display : Exposure Compensation, WB, Creative Style

• Grid Display : Yes (On/off)

Exposure System

• Metering : Still Mode Only: 49 Segment metering from CMOS image sensor

• Metering Modes : Still Mode Only: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot

• Metering Sensitivity : Still Mode Only: 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens)

• Exposure Compensation : ±2EV (in 1/3 EV steps)

• Exposure Settings : Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M)

• D-Range Optimizer : Yes: (Auto, Level 1-5, off)

• ISO : Still Mode Only: Auto, 200 to 12800

• Noise Reduction : Long exp.NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: Auto

• Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W

• White Balance Mode : Auto,Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C.Temp./Filter, Custom

• Color Temperature : 2500 - 9900k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation

• Minimum Illumination : 11 lux (Shutter speed: 1/30 sec, Iris: F3.5, Gain: Auto)

Meta-Data Attributes

• Sequence Number : 1

Camera

• Camera Type : Sony E-mount interchangeable lens Handy-cam® camcorder

• Lens Compatibility : Sony E-mount lens, (A-mount lenses when used with LA-EA1 lens adapter)

• Lens Mount : E-mount

Convenience Features

• Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Lens Cap

• Media/Battery Indicator : Yes

• Power Save Mode : Auto Shut-off

• Still Image Playback Options : Slide Show, Playback Zoom

Recording

• Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card (both sold separately)

• Color Space : sRGB, Adobe RGB

• Still Image Mode : JPEG (Standard, Fine)

• Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 14.2 mega-pixel

• Still Image Size 16:9 : L (12M): 4592 X 2576 M (6.3M): 3344 X 1872 S (2.9M): 2288 X 1280

• Still Image Size 3:2 : L (14M): 4592 X 3056 M (7.4M): 3344 X 2224 S (3.5M): 2288 X 1520

• Video Format : AVCHD (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))

• Video Mode : AVCHD: 1920 x 1080/ 60i (FX/FH); FX- 24Mbps, FH - 17Mbps; 1440x1080/60i HQ -9 Mbps

• Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080 captured @ 30p (29.97p), recorded in AVCHD 60i (59.95i)

• Audio Format : Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC