Sony Handycam NEX-VG30 (with 18-200mm PZ lens)
Manufacturer: Sony Part number: CNETSONYNEX-VG30wlens
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- Impressive film-like recording, in-camera picture effects, an included 11x powered optical zoom lens and more make capturing your creative vision a reality with the Sony NEX-VG30 interchangeable lens HD camcorder. With approximately 19.5x the surface area of conventional camcorder sensors, the 16.1-megapixel APS-C sensor delivers phenomenally shallow depth-of-field and breathtaking quality. To keep things clear, built-in optical SteadyShot ... Read more
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- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: CNETSONYNEX-VG30wlens
- Description: Impressive film-like recording, in-camera picture effects, an included 11x powered optical zoom lens and more make capturing your creative vision a reality with the Sony NEX-VG30 interchangeable lens HD camcorder. With approximately 19.5x the surface area of conventional camcorder sensors, the 16.1-megapixel APS-C sensor delivers phenomenally shallow depth-of-field and breathtaking quality. To keep things clear, built-in optical SteadyShot image stabilization is perfect for hand-held action sequences and shooting in unsteady situations. Premium video is supported with premium sound via the Quad Capsule Spatial Array Surround microphone, while the built-in XGA OLED Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder produces high-contrast playback with fine detail.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 16.7 megapixels
- Effective Video Resolution 13.6 megapixels
- Digital Zoom 2 x
- Effective Photo Resolution 16.1 megapixels
- Camcorder Media Type Flash card
- Optical Sensor Size 15.6 x 23.5mm
- Optical Sensor Type Exmor APS HD CMOS
- Min Illumination 9 lux
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2,
AVCHD - Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
- Special Effects Miniature,
Posterization,
Toy camera,
Pop Color,
Soft Focus,
Partial color,
High contrast monochrome,
Retro - Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)
- Sensor Features Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration),
Anti-Dust coating - Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- Image Processor BIONZ
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 25
- White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - AE/AF Control Subject-tracking AF
- White Balance Presets Outdoor,
Indoor - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority - Exposure Metering Multi-segment,
Spot - Image Recording Format JPEG,
RAW,
RAW + JPEG - Audio Signal Format Dolby Digital AC-3 (5.1 channel),
Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) - Widescreen Video Capture Yes
- Features Zebra pattern
- AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio,
Component video Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO auto,
ISO 100-25600 - Exposure Metering Zones 63
- Gain Selection Automatic,
0 to +30 dB - Exposure Range EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
Lens System
- Type 11.1 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 200 mm - F/3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
- Max View Angle 76 degrees
- Lens Construction 12 groups / 17 elements
- Lens System Mounting Sony E-mount
- Lens aperture F/3.5-6.3
- Features Aspherical lens,
Zoom Maximum Speed Adjustment,
Full-time manual focusing,
ED glass - Optical Zoom 11.1 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 18 mm
- Max focal length 200 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 67 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 300 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 11.8 in
- Zoom Adjustment Manual,
Motorized drive Additional Features
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Additional Features Display brightness control,
24p Cinema Mode,
In-camera red-eye fix,
NR Slow Shutter,
High ISO NR,
CinemaTone technology,
Progressive scanning,
Constant AF Live View,
x.v.Color technology,
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator,
Auto Backlight Compensation,
Date/time stamp,
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording,
Exif Print support,
Accessories hot shoe ,
Face detection,
RGB primary color filter,
Built-in speaker,
Auto power save,
Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording,
Touch-screen control,
Histogram display,
Dynamic Range Optimizer,
USB 2.0 compatibility - Software Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11,
Sony PlayMemories Home,
Drivers & Utilities - Included Accessories Component video / audio cable,
Wind screen,
USB cable,
Power adapter,
Lens cap,
Eyecup,
Dust cap,
Body cap,
IR remote control,
Lens hood,
Audio / video cable Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type OLED
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.5 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 2,359,000 pixels
- Field Coverage 100%
- Features Color temperature control,
Tilting,
Viewfinder brightness control,
Auto eye sensor Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Hi-Speed USB,
1 x HDMI output,
1 x Microphone ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ),
1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ),
1 x Component video output,
1 x Composite video/audio input,
1 x Remote control,
1 x DC power input Microphone
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction,
Quad Capsule Spatial Array,
Sensitivity control
Memory / Storage
- Media type Flash card
- Memory Card Slot SD card,
Memory Stick PRO Duo card - Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card
- Image Storage 4912 x 3264,
4912 x 2760,
3568 x 2368,
3568 x 2000,
2448 x 1624,
2448 x 1376 - Video Capture AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 28Mbps,
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 28Mbps,
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24Mbps,
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 17Mbps,
AVCHD - 1440 x 1080 - 9Mbps,
AVCHD - 1440 x 1080 - 5Mbps,
MPEG-2 - 720 x 480 - 9Mbps - Video Recording Modes LP,
PS,
FX,
HQ,
FH System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FV70
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2060 mAh ( Included )
Audio Input
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year,
Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Rotating
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3.6 in
- Depth 8.8 in
- Height 5.1 in
- Weight 22.9 oz
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