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Press Release - 14 July 2010
“Camcorder Redefined” Sony unveils world’s first
consumer interchangeable lens HD camcorder Handycam® NEX-VG10E captures
cinematic Full HD movie and stereo sound with great depth
- 14.2 effective megapixel ExmorTM APS HD CMOS
sensor (19.5 times larger than conventional camcorder) for stunning HD
movies with beautiful background defocus
- Accepts E-mount interchangeable lenses plus
A-mount α DSLR lenses (via optional adaptor)
- High quality audio with Quad Capsule Spatial
Array Stereo Microphone and external mic input
- 7.5cm (3 inch-type) Xtra Fine LCD and electronic
viewfinder
Building on 25 years of continuous Handycam®
innovation, Sony introduces the NEX-VG10E – the world’s first consumer HD
camcorder with interchangeable lenses. It’s also the first Handycam®
featuring an extra-large Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor that allows the creation
of exquisitely cinematic background defocus effects.
Targeting video enthusiasts and photographers, the
NEX-VG10E opens up unprecedented artistic possibilities not achievable with
conventional consumer video cameras.
Compatible with a choice of high quality E-mount
lenses, it’s the first consumer camcorder that offers the same breadth of
creative expression enjoyed by DSLR photographers. Alongside the three
currently available E-mount lenses, users of the NEX-VG10E can experience a
wide variety of A-mount DSLR optics by using the optional LA-EA1 mount
adaptor. Picking from a choice of award-winning Sony G lenses, fixed-focal
length Carl Zeiss portrait lenses and other models from macro to
super-telephoto, videographers will have unprecedented freedom to explore an
exciting world in movie creation.
At the heart of the NEX-VG10E is a 14.2 effective
megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor that’s teamed with Sony’s powerful
BIONZTM processor to capture very high resolution video and still images.
Approximately 19.5 times bigger than the standard sensor found in other
consumer camcorders, the APS-C sized imager also enables an extremely
shallow depth of field. This allows videographers to achieve ‘cinematic’
results with beautiful background defocus (bokeh). In addition, the ability
to capture DSLR-quality still images gives videographers extra shooting
flexibility on assignment with less to carry.
Full HD 1920x1080 video images are captured in AVCHDTM
format at up to the maximum 24 Mbps bit rate for superlative detail and
clarity. Unlike many digital still cameras including DSLR that support HD
video, there’s virtually no restriction on continuous shooting time. Just
slip in your choice of either Memory Stick PRO DuoTM or SD media cards and
capture Full HD video and JPEG still images for easy transfer into your
existing PC storage and editing environment.
The NEX-VG10E comes supplied as standard with an
image-stabilised E18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens that offers a powerful 11x
optical zoom range. Because of its optimized design for video shooting, this
high-quality E-mount lens offers smooth, ultra low noise autofocus and iris
control. In-built Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation assures clearer
video images when you’re shooting handheld. At wide angle settings, Active
Mode enhances anti-shake performance even further, steadying jittery images
even while walking. The lens also features a circular aperture for the
creation of beautiful bokeh effects whether you’re shooting video or stills.
Reflecting the demands of serious videographers, sound
quality matches the phenomenal imaging performance of the NEX-VG10E. The
Quad Capsule Spatial Array Stereo Microphone uses advanced processing
algorithms to combine signals from four separate omnidirectional microphone
capsules. The result is exceptionally clear stereo audio with a highly
directional response: this allows videographers to capture more sound from
the subject they’re shooting, and less of distracting sounds around them.
There’s also a jack for adding an optional external stereo mic, plus a
headphone jack for audio monitoring.
With a photo-realistic 921k dot resolution, the
7.5cm/3 inch-type Xtra Fine LCD features TruBlackTM technology for an
exceptionally detailed, high contrast view of images and menu settings. The
LCD is supplemented by a high-resolution (1152k dot) electronic viewfinder
that assists easy framing and monitoring. The viewfinder helps operator
capture clear images in bright daylight and its angle can be easily adjusted
for comfortable operation.
Despite its groundbreaking creative possibilities, the
NEX-VG10E is compact, beautifully balanced and easy to handle, even for
novice videographers. An intuitive jog dial and hotkeys make it easy to
navigate camera menus and adjust shooting parameters. Videographers can also
enjoy precise manual control over Iris, Shutter Speed, Gain and White
Balance for professional results.
A range of official accessories includes the ECM-CG50
Shotgun Microphone that attaches to the camcorder’s accessory shoe. There’s
also a choice of rechargeable battery options, including the NP-FV100 that
provides power for up to 330 minutes continuous HD shooting. A dedicated
soft carrying case LCS-VCD is also available as an option.
Offered to customers as a free download, Vegas Movie
Studio HD Platinum 10 video editing software includes everything you need to
produce spectacular HD movies. Powerful tools for video compositing, colour
correction and sound mixing make it easy to achieve cinema-quality results
in your own home studio. You can also upload movies to web, burn them to Blu-ray
Disc™ or author DVDs with custom menus and graphics.
The Handycam® NEX-VG10E interchangeable lenses Full HD
camcorder is available from October 2010.
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