Sony NEX VG20 With 18-200mm E-Mount Lens:

 

 

      

 

     

       R 28 719.00

 

 

Online credit card price: R 30 329,00 

The Sony NEX-VG20 Interchangeable Lens HD Camcorder (Body Only) is the updated, second generation of the large-sensor Handycam camcorder, featuring an even higher-resolution CMOS chip and new 24p & 60p recording modes at 1920 x 1080 resolution. But the NEX-VG20 also succeeds where DSLRs fall short. Physically a camcorder, it's specifically designed for shooting motion video with ease and comfort.

In fact, the ergonomics of this second-generation NEX camcorder are greatly improved. The NEX-VG20 features a new grip and belt design for more comfortable handheld operation. New buttons enable more efficient operation: there are new direct-access hard keys near the rear of the body, an expanded focus button for better manual focus and a second REC button that's more easily accessible during low-angle shooting, for when you're holding the NEX-VG20 by its pro-style handle.

Of course, the VG20 keeps the features that made its predecessor such a standout. The APS HD CMOS sensor is significantly larger than a conventional camcorder's and it's large enough to grant you creative control over what's in focus and what's not, facilitating cinematic-looking video. Manual control over all significant image parameters furthers this intimate level of engagement with captured image.

And unlike with DSLR cameras, there's a swiveling LCD screen, to show you what's in the frame as you shoot from any angle - the 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD now swivels 270deg.. It's also now a touchscreen, for direct control over menu functions. When the LCD panel is closed, the assignable control dial is now accessible to the operator.

Further enhancements for the NEX-VG20 include the capture of RAW still images (up to the sensor's 16.1 Mp size, of course) and 5.1 surround-sound recording with audio level control. Like the VG10, the NEX-VG20 records AVCHD files (up to 24 Mb/s) to either Memory Stick or SD/SDHC/SDXC cards and it adds Direct Copy of these files to hard drives.

Features:

Interchangeable lenses: The NEX-VG20 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-EA2 A-mount adapter) to open up a world of creative options

Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor: The same sensor format that Sony builds into the standard size a DSLRs. With approximately 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 video a breeze

Up to 24Mbps AVCHD 2.0 video: The NEX-VG20 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 2.0 codec is highly compatible with the Blu-ray Disc format

CinemaTone presets and 24p recording for cinematic quality video: For extra control over image expression, CinemaTone technology is used to deepen the color and recreate film-like color tones

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

3.0" Xtra Fine LCD 270o swivel display (921k pixels): TruBlack technology brings remarkably higher contrast and brightness to the camcorders 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD Touch Screen display, delivering more natural, realistic colors and easier viewing in bright conditions by reducing glare

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

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

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

HDMI output for HD viewing: Enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV via the camera's HDMIoutput (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

16.1MP RAW Still Images at up to 6fps: Enjoy incredible DSLR-quality detail and clarity with 16.1MP RAW still images and even catch fast action sequences with a continuous burst rate of up to 6fps

Optical SteadyShot w/ Active Mode: Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode3 built-in supplied lens compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video

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

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

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 superb clarity and detail

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

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

Removable Flash Media slot: For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the media card slot accepts Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media and SD/SDHC/SDXC media (all sold separately)

Quad Capsule Spatial Array Stereo Microphone: High quality video requires high quality audio

Accepts a DSLR A- and E-mount lenses: Using the LA-EA2 adaptor (sold separately), you can attach the full selection of a A- an E-mount system lenses, which includes 27 current models, dozens of Minolta A-mount lenses and an installed base of millions of lenses worldwide

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

AF/MF switch for creative control: Whether you're shooting video or still images if you want to utilize MF, this simple switch will put you in the driver's seat

Removable Flash Media slot: For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the media card slot accepts Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media and SD/SDHC/SDXC media (all sold separately)

Specifications:

Shutter Speeds	Auto: 1/30 - 1/4000 (Movie), 30 seconds - 1/4000 (Still); Manual: 1/4 - 1/4000 (Movie), 30 seconds - 1/4000 (Still)
Continuous Shooting Speed	6fps
Drive Mode	Photo Mode: Single-shot, Continuous, Self Timer
Self-timer	2-sec. or 10-sec. delay
Shutter Type	Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
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	Tracking Focus
Focus Points	25 points
Focus Sensitivity	0 EV to 20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens)
Focus System	Contrast AF
Manual Focus Assist	Magnified display for precise manual focus Peaking Display
Lens Mount	E-mount
Anti Dust	Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism
Color Filter System	RGB primary color filters
Effective Picture Resolution	Approx. 16.1 megapixels(3:2 Still)/Approx. 13.6 megapixels(16.9 movie)
Focal Length Conversion Factor	1.5x
Flash Compensation	+/-2EV,1/3EV steps
Flash Modes	Auto/Forced/Slow Sync./Rear Sync./Prohibited
Flash Type	Auto-lock accessory shoe (alpha)
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)
Diopter Adjustment	Yes
Field of View	1
Viewfinder Type	Swivel EVF 0.43 Xtra Fine w/ 1152K dots and Backlight Brightness Control
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)
CinemaTone Gamma/Color	Yes
Face Detection	Yes
Erase/Protect	Yes/Yes
Manual / Auto Lens Cover	Manual
Media/Battery Indicator	Yes(recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes(recordable time, remaining capacity)
Menu Customization	Yes
Multiple Language Display	English, Simplified English, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish
One Touch Disc Burn	Yes (Menu)
Power Save Mode	Auto Shut-off (5 minutes)
Quick On	Yes
Red-Eye Reduction	Yes(On/Off)
S/S & Zoom button on LCD	Yes(Touch Panel, S/S Only)
Still Image Size 3:2	L (16.0M): 4912 x 3264 M (7.1M): 3568 x 2000 S (4.0M): 2448 x 1624
Video Mode	AVCHD: 1920 x 1080/ 60p/24p 60i (FX/FH); FX- 24Mbps, FH - 17Mbps; 1440x1080/60i HQ -9 Mbps
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)
Photo Capture from Movie	2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480), 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360)
Recording and Playback Times(2ch)	HD:60p/24p, Progressive recording
Still Image File Format	DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
Still Image Max Effective Resolution	16.0 megapixel
Still Image Mode	JPEG/JPEG+RAW/RAW
Still Image Size(Photo Mode)	L (16.0M): 4912 x 3264 M (7.1M): 3568 x 2000 S (4.0M): 2448 x 1624
Video Format	HD: AVCHD 2.0 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)), STD:MPEG2-PS
Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 captured @ 30p (29.97p), recorded in AVCHD 60i (59.95i)
Video Signal	NTSC color, EIA standards
Wind Noise Reduction	Yes(Off/On)
Wind Position	Yes(Auto)
SD Output	Composite Video Out(A/V connecting cable(supplied)) Component Video Out(Component A/V cable(supplied)) S Video Out(A/V connecting cable with S Video(sold separately))
Accessory Shoe	Dual (Alpha shoe and Cold Shoe)
BRAVIA Sync	Yes
DC IN	Yes
DVDirect	Yes(DVD Writer supported(sold separately))
HD Output	HDMI (mini)
Direct Copy	Yes
Docking Station	Yes
HDMI Terminal	Yes (mini)
Headphone Jack	Stereo Minijack
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	Stereo Minijack
PhotoTV HD	Yes
Backlight Compensation	Yes(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, Manual(100 to 25600)
Manual Exposure Assist	Zebra Pattern Display
Metering	Still Mode Only: 63 Segment metering from CMOS image sensor
Metering Modes	Still Mode Only: Multi-segment, touch spot
Metering Sensitivity	Still Mode Only: 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens)
Minimum Illumination	9 lux (Shutter speed: 1/60 sec, Iris: F3.5, Gain: Auto)
Noise Reduction	Long exp.NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: Auto
WB Shift	Yes
White Balance Mode	Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
Power Consumption (in Operation)	HD:4.4W(with SEL 18200 Lens), STD:4.2W(with SEL 18200 Lens)
Battery Type	InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (V Series) NP-FV70/FV100
Power Consumption(View Finder Operation)	HD:4.0W(with SEL 18200 Lens), STD:3.8W(with SEL 18200 Lens)
Power Requirements	7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Angle Adjustment	Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg
Brightness Control	Backlight Bright Control: Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Coverage	1
Grid Display	Yes (On/off)
LCD Type	3.0 Xtra Fine LCD 270 degree swivel display w/ TruBlack technology
Live View	Yes, (Constant AF Live View)
Real-time image adjustment display	Exposure Compensation, WB
Touch Panel	Yes
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)	Photo Mode: 27mm-300mm; Video Mode: 32.4mm-360mm (35mm equivalent) (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)
Dimensions	3- 5/8 inch x 5-1/8 inch x 8-3/4 inch (91mm x130mm x223mm)
Weight	1 lb 6 oz (645g)

What's in the box?

• Sony NEX-VG20 HD Handycam Camcorder Body
• E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens - Lens
• Lens Rear Cap
• NP-FV70 Lithium ion Rechargeable Battery
• Large Eyecup
• AC-PW10AM Battery Charger
• USB Cable (Mini B)
• Body mount cap
• AC Power cord
• CD-ROM
• Sony 1 Year Parts and 90 Days Labor Limited Warranty