Sony NEX-VG20 User Manual

NEX-VG20
Unleash your creativity with Sony's new interchangeable lens
Handycam NEX-VG20 camcorder. Featuring a 16.1-megapixel Exmor™
®
APS HD CMOS sensor for gorgeous depth of field, this camcorder is in
a class of its own. Record 1920x1080/24p AVCHD™ video for smooth
cinematic scene content and capture DSLR-like photos in RAW and
JPG.
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 α 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. Combined with 24p
recording, you'll have some of the
tools you need to fulfill your need
for cinematic expression.
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.
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 that are
perfectly angled at 45 degrees
to provide exceptional front-side
directivity and stereo separation.
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.
Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active
Mode3
Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization with Active Mode3
built-in supplied lens compensates
for greater degrees of camera
shake to deliver stunningly smooth
video.
Accepts
lenses5
Using the LA-EA2 adaptor (sold
separately), you can attach the full
selection of α 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.
Operational restrictions apply.5
Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD
®
Platinum 11
Included free of charge via
download, Sony Vegas Movie
®
Studio HD Platinum 11 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.
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.
Advanced controls with
expanded focus, zebra, and
peaking
The NEX-VG20 provides advanced
capture and control features that
are often considered the domain
of professional cameras including
expanded focus for precise
manual focus control, zebra and
peaking for precision focus and
exposure adjustments.
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. The swivel display also allows
for easy viewing of the LCD in
different shooting positions.
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.
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.
Auto HDR (Photo Mode)