Sony NEX-VG10 Interchangeable Lens Handycam Camcorder NEXVG10

Sony NEX-VG10 Interchangeable Lens Handycam Camcorder
Model Highlights: 1920 x 1080 Full HD video recording, large Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor, Quad Capsule Spatial Array stereo mic, 14MP still image capture, A-mount lens compatible via adaptor, E-mount 18-200mm zoom lens included
Product Code: NEXVG10 Model number: NEX-VG10 The Creativity of Changing Lenses Bigger Sensor, Better Videos Superb Audio Recording Stunning Still Image Snapshots Included 18-200mm E-mount Lens	Sony NEX-VG10 presenting a creative breakthrough: the first Handycam® camcorder to accept interchangeable lenses. The ergonomically designed NEX-VG10 camcorder has a large Sony Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor that boasts 19.5 times the surface area of conventional camcorders resulting in gorgeous, cinematic, depth of field. Shoot AVCHD™ video at up to 24Mbps at full 1920x1080/60i HD resolution and still photography up to 14 megapixels. Pursue your creative vision with the supplied 11x zoom 18-200mm Optical SteadyShot™ image-stabilized lens. You can also add your favorite A-mount lenses including award-winning G lens and Carl Zeiss® lenses, via an adaptor (sold separately). A Quad Capsule Spatial Array stereo microphone records spectacular audio to complete your creative vision. Supplied Accessories - SEL18200 E-mount 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 with lens cap - Body mount cap - AC Power cord - CD-ROM - Sony Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum 10 download coupon - Lens rear cap - NP-FV70 Lithium ion rechargeable battery - Large Eyecup - AC-PW10AM Battery Charger - USB cable (Mini B)

Interchangeable lenses
The NEX-VG10 is compatible with Sony's E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses which are optimized for video shooting with silent operation and AF as well as Sony/Minolta A-mount lenses (via optional LA-EA1 A-mount adapter) to open up a world of creative options.

14 MP Still Images at up to 7 fps
Enjoy incredible DSLR quality detail and clarity with 14 MP still images and even catch fast actions sequences with a continuous burst rate of up to 7 fps.

Sony Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum 10
Included free of charge via download, Sony Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum 10 allows you to easily add video effects, background music, titles, text, transitions, and much more. Everything you need to create dramatic HD movies like a pro. Share your creations via DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ media, or upload to the web – all from one easy to use program.

3.0" Xtra Fine LCD™ 180o swivel display (921K dots)
This beautiful, 921K dots, high resolution screen features TruBlack™ technology which brings remarkably higher contrast and brightness to the camcorders 3.0” Xtra Fine LCD™ display, delivering more natural, realistic colors and easier viewing in bright conditions by reducing glare. The swivel display also allows for easy viewing of the LCD in different shooting positions.

Anti Motion Blur (Photo Mode)
Perfect for situations with poor lighting or when using a telephoto lens, Anti Motion Blur mode will take 6 consecutive shots in a split second, taking the best of each individual image, and creating a single image with superior clarity and detail. Ideal for minimizing subject movement in low lighting conditions.

Full Manual Control of Video and Still Shooting
With full manual control of Iris, Shutter Speed, Gain, and White Balance via convenient hot keys and jog dial, you will be able to adapt to almost any lighting condition to get the best shot.

BIONZ® image processor
The brains of the camera is a refined version of Sony's BIONZ image processor. Its chroma noise reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even at higher ISO settings. It also enables fast processing for up to 7 fps continuous shooting of data-intensive 14.2 megapixel images,and 6 image layering. The BIONZ image processor provides Data Noise Reduction, Faster Image processing, and Data compression enabling high quality 24Mbps video recording.

25-point Auto Focus
Twenty five AF points cover a very wide area of the scene, for accurate focusing even when the subject is far from the center of the frame.

Six Creative Style settings
Control how the camera processes your images with six finishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and B&W. You can even fine-tune contrast, saturation, and sharpness to your personal taste.

Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor
The same sensor format that Sony builds into the standard size α DSLRs. With approx. 19.5 times the surface area of conventional camcorders, the Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor makes getting cinematic video with a shallow depth of field a breeze!

E-Mount SEL18200mm OSS zoom lens
The Sony E-Mount 18-200mm lens provides an 11x zoom ratio and effective focal range of 27mm-300mm (35mm equivalent) for superior versatility. Made to shoot video, it also includes a silent auto-focus system coupled with Optical Steadyshot™ image stabilization with Active Mode, giving you the flexibility of a removable lens with the ergonomics and operability of a Handycam® camcorder.

Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active Mode
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video.

AF/MF switch for creative control
Whether you’re shooting video or still images, the included 18-200mm lens will auto focus quietly and quickly, however if you want to utilize MF, this simple switch will put you in the driver’s seat.

Handheld Twilight (Photo Mode)
Great for shots in the evening or times with little available light, Handheld Twilight mode will reduce the effect of camera shake when shooting a stationary subject by taking 6 consecutive shots then combining them all to create an image that you would have been almost impossible otherwise.

Creative Style Modes
Control how the camera processes your images with six finishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and B&W. You can even fine-tune contrast, saturation, and sharpness to your personal taste.

Dual Accessory Shoes (Alpha Hot/ Universal Cold)
The dual accessory shoes open the door to many accessories for both still and video photography, including shotgun microphones and external flash lighting.

HDMI™ output for HD viewing
Enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV via the cameras HDMI™ output (HDMI cable not included)

Anti-Dust Technology
Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear pictures. First a static-free coating on the sensor's low-pass filter helps repel dust. Then vibration automatically dislodges dust from the sensor, especially when you're changing lenses in-between video sessions.

Quad Capsule Spatial Array stereo microphone
High quality video requires high quality audio. The Quad Capsule Spatial Array stereo microphone contains four precision placed microphone capsules to provide exceptional front-side directivity and stereo separation.

Accepts α DSLR A-mount lenses
Using the LA-EA1 adaptor (sold separately), you can attach the full selection of α A-mount system lenses, which includes 27 current models, dozens of Minolta A-mount lenses, and an installed base of millions of lenses worldwide. Operational restrictions apply.

Up to 24Mbps AVCHD video
The NEX-VG10 can capture video in full 1920x1080 high definition at up to 24Mbps for amazing clarity and detail, ideal for recording on to Blu-ray Disc™ media since the AVCHD codec is highly compatible with the Blu-ray format.

Auto HDR (Photo Mode)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography captures more scene contrast than a single exposure can handle by taking three consecutive shots very quickly with different exposure values, then combining the best highlight/shadow detail from them for one incredible shot. Ideal for situations where severe backlighting is present and other high-contrast scenes. (Recommended for still subjects.)

Mic/Headphone jacks
Dedicated mic and headphone inputs allow for attachment of external microphones (like shotgun microphone ECM-CG50 for pin point sound recording) and headphones to monitor sound.

Control Wheel + Hot Keys
Unlike cameras that bristle with knobs, buttons and dials, the NEX-VG10 features a simple turn-and-click Control Wheel and strategically placed Hot Keys. It's elegant, uncluttered and intuitive.

Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
Dynamic Range Optimizer improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows while maintaining highlight detail. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice of five operating levels and Off.

Eight White Balance Modes
These help you get the shot by optimizing the camera for specific shooting situations. Select from Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, and Custom modes.

Media Card Slot
For cost-effective, convenient storage and sharing of your images, the camera accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/SDHC media (Class 4 or higher recommended). (Memory card is required. All are sold separately.)

Drive System
Continuous Shooting Speed : 7fps
Drive Mode : Photo Mode: Single-shot, Continuous, Self Timer
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)
Shutter Type : Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

Focus Control
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 Features : Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock
Focus Points : 25 points
Focus Sensitivity : 0 EV to 20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens)
Focus System : Contrast AF

Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature : 32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40 degrees C)

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & 90 days labor

Flash
Flash Compensation : +/-2EV,1/3EV steps
Flash Modes : Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction
Flash Type : Auto-lock accessory shoe (alpha)

Optics/Lens
Lens Type : E-mount 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Aperture : Circular
Filter Diameter : 67mm (included SEL18200 lens)
Angle of View : 76o (included SEL18200 lens
Aperture (Max.) : F3.5 (wide end) - F6.3 (tele end) (included SEL18200 lens
Aperture (Min.) : F22 (wide end) - F40 (tele end) (included SEL18200 lens
Aperture Blade : 7 blades (Circular aperture?
Aspheric Elements : 4 (5 surface)
Dimensions (Max. Diameter x Length) : 3in x 4 in
Direct Manual Focus : Yes
Distance Encoder : Yes
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Photo: 27mm-300mm; Video: 32.4mm-360mm (35mm equivalent) (included SEL18200 lens)
Lens Groups-Elements : 12 groups, 17 elements (5 aspheric surfaces, 1 ED-glass element) (included SEL18200 lens)
Lens Mount Type : Sony E-mount
Lens Stabilization : Optical Steadyshot™ image stabilization with Active Mode (included SEL18200 lens)
Lens Weight : 18.5 oz (included SEL18200 lens)
Maximum Magnification : 0.35x (APS-C)
Minimum Focus Distance : 1ft (wide end) - 1.6ft (tele end)

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

Viewfinder
Diopter Adjustment : Yes
Field of View : 100%
Type : Swivel EVF 0.43" Xtra Fine w/ 1152K dots and Backlight Brightness Control

Advanced Features
Image Stabilization : Optical Steadyshot™ image stabilization with Active Mode
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)

Imaging Sensor
Processor : BIONZ™ image processor
Anti-Dust : Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism
Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters
Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 14.2 megapixels
Focal Length Conversion Factor : 1.5x
Imaging Sensor : Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.4 X 15.6mm)
Pixel Gross : Approx. 14.6 megapixels

LCD Display
LCD Type : 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD™ 180o swivel display (921K dots) w/ TruBlack™ technology
Angle Adjustment : Opening: 90o, Turning: 180o
Brightness Control : Backlight Bright Control: Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Coverage : 100%
Grid Display : Yes (On/off)
Live View : Yes, (Constant AF Live View)
Real-time image adjustment display : Exposure Compensation, WB, Creative Style

Software
Supplied Software : PMB (Picture Motion Browser) v5.2
Operating System Compatibility : Windows XP SP2 (32bit), Vista SP2 (32/64 bit), Windows 7 (32/64 bit)

Exposure System
Minimum Illumination : 11 lux (Shutter speed: 1/30 sec, Iris: F3.5, Gain: Auto)
Color Temperature : 2500 - 9900k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation
Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W
D-Range Optimizer : Yes: (Auto, Level 1-5, off)
Exposure Compensation : ±2EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure Settings : Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M)
ISO : Still Mode Only: Auto, 200 to 12800
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)
Noise Reduction : Long exp.NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: Auto
White Balance Mode : Auto,Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C.Temp./Filter, Custom

Power
Battery Type : Accepts Type V Battery; Supplied: InfoLITHIUM® NP-FV70

Camera
Camera Type : Sony E-mount interchangeable lens Handycam® camcorder
Lens Compatibility : Sony E-mount lens, (A-mount lenses when used with LA-EA1 lens adaptor)
Lens Mount : E-mount

Convenience Features
Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Lens Cap
Multiple Language Display : Yes
Media/Battery Indicator : Yes
Power Save Mode : Auto Shut-off
Still Image Playback Options : Slide Show, Playback Zoom
RecordingAudio Format : Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Color Space : sRGB, AdobeRGB
Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card (both sold separately)
Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 14.2 megapixel
Still Image Mode : JPEG (Standard, Fine)
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

Interface
Accessory Shoe : Dual (Alpha shoe and Cold Shoe)
HD Output : HDMI (Type C mini)
Headphone Jack : Yes (Stereo mini 3.5mm)
Memory Card Slot : Single slot accepts: - Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media - SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory card
Microphone Input : Yes (Stereo mini 3.5mm)
USB Port(s) : USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage)