The New Handycam® NEX-VG20E Camcorder From Sony | Camera launch ...

The new Handycam® NEX-VG20E camcorder from Sony broadens creative possibilities for shooting cinematic Full HD video and high-resolution still photos. Press Release 24th August 2011 BEST-EVER FULL HD VIDEO IMAGE QUALITY, AUDIO AND ERGONOMICS: SONY INTRODUCES THE HANDYCAM® NEX-VG20E E-mount system interchangeable lens camcorder with 16.1 megapixels, AVCHD 50p/25p and new touch-screen Effective 16.1 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor AVCHD Full HD video plus 50p and 25p progressive modes DSLR-quality 16 megapixel stills with RAW support* Improved audio with Quad Capsule Spatial Array microphone and stereo/5.1 sound recording Manual controls and revised ergonomics with new hand grip, Assignable Dial and dedicated function keys 7.5cm (3") Xtra Fine LCD touch-screen with Tru-Black technology Widened choice of E-mount lenses * Effective 16 megapixel still image resolution in JPEG mode The new Handycam® NEX-VG20E camcorder from Sony broadens creative possibilities for shooting cinematic Full HD video and high-resolution still photos. Offering comprehensive manual controls, the NEX-VG20E lets videographers explore the artistic potential of the growing range of E-Mount lenses. With refined ergonomics, improved imaging quality and upgraded sound, it provides several enhancements over the acclaimed NEX-VG10E – the world's first consumer HD camcorder with interchangeable lenses. With a resolution of 16.1 effective megapixels, the Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor assures outstanding video image quality, with extremely low noise in low light. It also captures pristine 16 megapixel still photos, with RAW format support for all the post-processing flexibility that's familiar to DSLR users*. Whether you're shooting video or stills, the large sensor rivals the expressive picture quality of a DSLR camera. This allows the creation of beautiful background defocus (‘bokeh’) effects with your E-mount lens collection. Full HD video shooting in AVCHD format is now complemented by a choice of 50p and 25p (progressive) frame rate options. Footage shot at 25p can be enhanced with Cinema Tone Gammaâ„¢ and Cinema Tone Colourâ„¢ for an even richer, more cinematic look. Dialogue and other sounds are captured by the precision Quad Capsule <a href="http://www.######dollusa.com"><strong>###### doll</strong></a> Spatial Array Microphone that now supports stereo and 5.1 channel surround. There's a new audio level control, plus pro-style jacks for an external mic and monitoring headphones. Several ergonomic refinements let videographers shoot HD video and stills in even greater comfort. The camcorder's handgrip has been redesigned and offer excellent stability. Allowing manual adjustment of exposure, iris and other settings, the pro-style control dial can now be accessed even when the LCD panel is closed. Button layout has also been revised with ‘hard' function keys, direct access to each shooting mode (Iris, Shutter speed, Program AE), a second REC button for low-angle shots and expanded focus button – all sited for intuitive operation without taking your eye from the electronic viewfinder. Shots can also be framed and reviewed on the 7.5cm/3″ Xtra Fine LCD that features TruBlack technology for clear, high contrast images. The screen can be rotated over a 270 degree range for easy framing in any position, even with the camera held low. Touch panel operation simplifies fingertip operation of shooting functions. The Handycam® NEX-VG20EH comes with the SEL18200 F3.5-6.3 E-mount lens. With a wide 11x optical zoom range and built-in Optical SteadyShot, this versatile lens offers smooth, quiet autofocus operation during movies and still shooting. There is now a choice of seven E-mount lenses to cover virtually any shooting situation. Also available, the optional LA-EA2 lens mount adaptor gives even wider compatibility with the established family of A-mount optics. Translucent Mirror Technology supports high-speed phase-detection AF that keeps even fast-moving subjects in focus. The Handycam NEX-VG20E Full HD E-mount system camcorder from Sony will be available from November 2011. * Effective 16 megapixel still image resolution in JPEG mode Paul Genge, Technical Field Sales Manager, will be available for a one-hour live video Q&amp;A session on the Sony UK Facebook page from 7.30pm tonight to answer any questions about the range of new product releases. Visit www.facebook.com/SonyUK to participate Key technical specifications Camera Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera RecorderLens CompatibilitySony E-Mount lensLens Mount TypeE-MountImaging Sensor Imaging SensorExmor APS HD CMOS sensor(23.5 x 15.6mm)ProcessorBIONS image processorAnti DustCharge protection coating on Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanismPixel GrossApprox. 16.7 megapixelsEffective Picture ResolutionApprox. 16.1 megapixels(3:2 Still)/Approx. 13.6 megapixels(16.9 movie)Colour Filter SystemRGB Primary colour filtersFocal Length Conversion Factor1.5 xRecording Media TypeMemory Stick PRO Duoâ„¢ (Mark 2) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duoâ„¢ SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)Still Image File FormatDCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatibleStill Image ModeJPEG/JPEG+RAW/RAWStill Image Max Effective16.0 <a href="http://www.######dollusa.com"><strong>vibrator</strong></a> megapixelsStill Image Size(Photo Mode)16.0 megapixels 3:2 (4912 x 3264) 13.6 megapixels 16:9 (4912 x 2760) 8.4 megapixels 3:2 (3568 x 2368) 7.1 megapixels 16:9 (3568 x 2000) 4.0 megapixels 3:2 (2448 x 1624) 3.4 megapixels 16:9 (2448 x 1376)Video FormatHD:MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHDâ„¢ ver.2.0 format compatible STD:MPEG2-PSVideo Mode(Resolution)HD:1920×1080/50p, 25p, 50i(FX,FH), 1440×1080/50i (HQ,LP) STD:720×576/50iMovie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate/VBR)HD PS:Approx.28Mbps/FX:Approx.24Mbps/FH:Approx.17Mbps/HQ:Approx.9Mbps/LP:Approx.5Mbps STD HQ:9MbpsVideo SignalHD:HDTV 1080/50p, 25p, 50i STD:PAL colour, CCIR standardsProgressive ModeHD:50p/25p, Progressive recordingPhoto Capture from Movie2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920×1080) 307K pixels 4:3 (640×480) 230K pixels 16:9 (640×360)Audio FormatDolby® Digital 5.1ch, Dolby® Digital 5.1Creator Dolby® Digital 2ch stereoMicrophone/SpeakerBuilt-in Microphone Monoral SpeakerWind PositionYes(Auto)Wind Noise ReductionYes(Off/On)Mic Level ControlYes(31steps)Play List Edit-Viewfinder TypeSwivel EVF 0.43 Xtra Fine 1152k dots equivalent w/ Brightness controlDiopter AdjustmentYesField of View100%LCD Display LCD Type3.0 Xtra Fine LCDâ„¢ 270 degree swivel display w/ TruBlackâ„¢ technologyTouch PanelYesAngle AdjustmentOpening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.Brightness ControlYes (Menu)Coverage100%Live ViewYesReal time image-adjustment displayExposure Compensation, WBHistogramYesGrid DisplayYes(Off/On)Focus Control Focus SystemContrast AFFocus Points25 pointsAF ModesSingle-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual FocusDirect Manual FocusYesFocus AreaMulti Point AF(25 points)Manual Focus AssistMagnified display for precise manual focus Peaking DisplayFocus Sensitivity0 EV to 20 EV ( at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens)Focus FeaturesTracking Focu######posure System Metering ModesMulti-segment, touch spotMetering63 Segment metering from CMOS image sensorMetering Sensitivity0EV-20EV ( at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens)Exposure CompensationAE Shift(Dial/Touch Panel)Exposure SettingsAuto Flexible Spot(Touch Panel) Manual(Dial)D-RangeOptimizerYesISOStill Mode Only: Auto, Manual(100 to 25600)Backlight CompensationYes(Auto)Noise ReductionYesCreative Style-White Balance ModeAuto/Onepush/Outdoor/IndoorWB ShiftYesColour temperature-Minimum Illumination9 lux(1/50 Shutter Speed F3.5)Manual Exposure AssistZebra Pattern DisplayDrive System Drive ModePhoto Mode: Single-shot/Continuous/Bracket 0.3EV/Bracket 0.7EVShutter TypeElectronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane typeContinuous Shooting Speed6fpsSelf-timerApprox.10sec.(Still Image)Shutter Speed Auto Control Range1/50-1/4000 (movie) , 30s-1/4000 (Still)Shutter Speed(Manual Shutter)1/4-1/8000 (movie) , 30s-1/4000 (Still)Convenience Features Built-in USB Cable-Quick OnYesManual/Auto Lens CoverManualS/S &amp; Zoom button on LCDYes(Touch Panel , S/S Only)Red Eye ReductionYes(On/Off)Digital Picture Effects/Picture Effects-/-Date/Time StampYes(Rec Date and Time, Camera info)Erase/ProtectYes/YesMedia/Battery IndicatorYes(recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes(recordable time, remaining capacity)On Screen Main IndicatorsZoom Position Flash Status Recording/Playback/Editing Media Recording Status Recording Mode Recording Image Quality(HD/STD) Photo Size AE Parameters HistogramMultiple Language DisplayEnglish, Simplified English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Portuguese, Greek, Thai, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, RomaMenu Customization-Power Save ModeAuto Shut-off(5minutes)Still Image Playback OptionsSlide ShowRemote ControlYesSelf RecordingYesOne Touch Disc BurnYes(Menu)Colour Slow Shutter-Easy Handycam/Help Function-/-Advanced Features Audio Level DisplayYesAnti Motion Blur-Auto High Dynamic Range-Pre-installed “PMB Portable”-CinematoneYesS-Master-Assignable DialYes(Exposure/Gain(ISO)/Iris/Shutter Speed/AE Shift/WB Shift Set)Embedded GPS-Face DetectionYesPriority Setting( for Face Detection)Auto/Child Priority/Adult PrioritySmile Shutter-Golf Shot-Smooth Slow Rec-Intelligent Auto-View&amp;IndexEventNightShot® infrared System-x.v.Colorâ„¢YesShockproof-Flash Flash TypeAuto Lock accessory ShoeFlash Metering System Flash Modes Flash CompensationPre-flash TTLAuto/Forced/Slow Sync./Rear Sync./ProhibitedYes(+/-2EV , 1/3EV Step)HD OutputHDMI Out(mini)(sold separately)Component Video Out(Component A/V cable(supplied))3D HD Output-USB Port(s)mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)BRAVIA® Syncâ„¢YesPhotoTV HDYesDVDirectYes(DVD Writer supported(sold separately))Headphone JackStereo MinijackMicrophone InputStereo MinijackDirect CopyYesAccessory ShoeYes(Auto Lock accessory Shoe)Docking Station-PictBridge Compatible-DC INYesRemote Terminalintegrated into A/V Remote terminalHDMI TerminalYes(mini)A/V Remote TerminalVideo/S Video/Audio/Component Out/RemoteWeights and Measurements Dimensions(Approx.)(WxHxD including supplied battery)Approx. 91mm x 130mm x 223mmApprox. 3 5/8in x 5 1/8in x 8 3/4inWeight(Approx) (Main unit only)645g1lb 6ozWeight(Approx.) (Total)Approx.1290kg(NP-FV70)(supplied battery)(with SEL18200 LENS)Approx.2lb 13oz(NP-FV70)(supplied battery)(with SEL18200 LENS)Approx.1390g(NP-FV100)(with SEL18200 LENS)Approx.3lb (NP-FV100)(with SEL18200 LENS)PowerBattery TypeInfoLITHIUM® with AccuPowerâ„¢ Meter System (V Series) NP-FV70/FV100Charge on camcorder(Charging time with supplied Battery)Yes(Approx. 3h 15min)Power Consumption (in View Finder Operation)HD:4.0W(with SEL 18200 Lens)STD:3.8W(with SEL 18200 Lens)Power Consumption (in LCD Operation)HD:4.4W(with SEL 18200 Lens)STD:4.2W(with SEL 18200 Lens)Power Requirements7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)In the BoxSupplied AccessoryRechargeable Battery Pack(NP-FV70) (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power Cord (1) Component A/V Cable (1) A/V Connecting Cable (1) USB Cable (1) Body cap (1) Battery cover (1) Wind screen <a href="http://www.######dollusa.com"><strong>######shop online</strong></a> (1) Lager eye cup (1) CD-ROM(“Handycam” Application Software) (1) Remote Commander(RMT-835 with Battery(CR2025)) (1) “Operating Guide”(1) warranty card (1)Camera(details)Auto Non FlickerYesGain ControlAuto/manual(0dB-30dB)Auto ControlExposure, Colour, FocusFace TouchYesSmile Sensitivity-Convenience Features(details)TV Connect Guide-Image Management File RepairYesFast PlaybackAbout 5 times/10 times/30 times/60 timesSlow PlaybackForwad:1/5 speed, Reverse:1/2 speedDate&amp;Time, Summer Time, Area SetYesAuto Date&amp;Time, Area Adjustment by GPS-Quick Format(Initialize)Memory Card For further details please visit www.sony.co.uk About Sony: Sony is a leading global innovator of audio, video, communications and information technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. 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