Sony Handycam NEX-VG10 Preview

Sony has just unveiled the World's first interchangeable lens HD digital camcorder, the NEX-VG10. This unit shares many of its specifications with its Alpha brethren, the NEX-3 and NEX-5. These include Sony's APS-C sized (23.4x15.6mm) Exmor CMOS image sensor, BIONZ image processing unit, and their new E-mount system.

With professional level features and technologies, the NEX-VG10 is an appealing choice for those who demand quality and versatility when it comes to HD video and still images. With the ability to use Sony's new E-mount lenses as well as all of their Minolta and Alpha series A-mount lenses using the optional LA-EA1 lens mount adaptor, the NEX-VG10 delivers almost endless focal range coverage possibilities. This adds to the overall versatility and appeal of this model, which is scheduled to hit dealers shelves in September with a suggested retail price of $1999, which includes the E-mount 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens (which has a value of $800 by itself).

NEX-VG10 key features:

• 14.2-megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
• BIONZ image processor
• Sony E-Mount system
• Anti-Dust system uses protective coating on low pass filter combined with vibration mechanism
  
• Optical SteadyShot image stabilization system
• Quad capsule spatial array stereo microphone
  
• AVCHD 1920x1080 (60i) video recording at 24Mbps or 17Mbps
• Swiveling 3.0-inch Xtra Fine LCD with 921K dots
• High-resolution (1152K dot) Xtra Fine Swivel EVF with 100% field of view
• 25-point Contrast AF system
• 49 segment CMOS metering sensor
• 7fps burst mode shooting
• Li-ion "InfoLITHIUM" rechargeable battery pack
• MS Pro Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card slot
• HDMI output (Type C mini port)

To learn more about the NEX-VG10, please see Sony's official press release by Clicking Here.