Sony Handycam NEX-VG10
The Sony Handycam NEX-VG10 (model variants NEX-VG10E, NEX-VG10A, NEX-VG10J) was the large sensor interchangeable-lens video camera made and distributed by Sony in 2010–2011. It uses Sony E-mount camera lenses that were first used on the Sony NEX-3 and Sony NEX-5. It is capable of shooting in 1920×1080 full high definition using a large APS-C sensor. The video is captured in the AVCHD format. When capturing still photos the NEX-VG10 is capable of 14-megapixel stills.{{cite web |url=http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10551&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666239819 |title=Consumer Electronics | Sony US |website=Sonystyle.com |access-date=2016-07-18}} The camera kit comes with an 18–200 mm lens{{cite web |last=Moynihan |first=Tim |url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/201036/sony_nexvg10_an_hd_camcorder_with_dslr_brains.html |title=Sony NEX-VG10: An HD Camcorder With DSLR Brains |publisher=PC World |access-date=2016-07-18}} that will also be compatible with the NEX Mirrorless interchangeable lens camera systems. The 16 mm ultra wide and 18–55 mm lens E-mount lenses will also work with full auto-focus support.{{cite web |url=http://news.cnet.com/2300-17938_105-10004077.html |title=Sony Handycam NEX-VG10 photos – CNET |website=News.cnet.com |date=2010-07-13 |access-date=2016-07-18}} The built-on microphone is made of four directional mics that record in two-way stereo with the ability to capture both front and back sounds. The mic handle also has support for a hot shoe to connect a supported flash gun and a cold shoe to add on extra accessories. There will also be a 3.5 mm microphone jack to add an external microphone for more accurate sound capture.{{cite web |url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20010303-1.html?tag=mncol;2n |title=Sony launches NEX generation of camcorders – CNET |website=News.cnet.com |date=2010-07-14 |access-date=2016-07-18}} First shipments of the NEX-VG10 commenced in September 2010. Its launch price is 1999 US dollars and it comes in a kit with a Sony SAL-18200 lens with hood and a free download of Vegas Movie Studio.
On 24 August 2011 the successor, the Sony Handycam NEX-VG20 was announced.
In September 2012, the successor, the Sony Handycam NEX-VG30 was announced with a 16.1 MP APS-C CMOS sensor.{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/sony-nex-vg30-vg900-hands-on/ |title=Sony announces NEX-VG30 and full-frame NEX-VG900 Handycams, we go hands-on |date=12 September 2012}}
Sony simultaneously announced the NEX-VG900, a full-frame, 24.3 MP video camera with a 35 mm Exmor CMOS sensor.
Compatible lenses
The NEX-VG10 is able to support all of E-mount lenses in addition to the kit lens. A 16 mm pancake and standard zoom 18–55 mm lens that comes with most Alpha NEX mirrorless cameras are fully supported. In addition a 0.62× converter add-on lens (giving a fish eye effect) will be able to work with the 16 mm pancake. There is a 0.75× wide-angle converter for the 16mm lens available. E-mount series of lenses will be fully supported with auto-focus. The optional LA-EA1 adapter allows the camera to use A-mount lenses, with auto-focus for SAM and SSM lenses. The more advanced adapter LA-EA2, announced on 24 August 2011, will make autofocus available to all AF lenses. A wide range of adaptors are available for Nikon, Canon, etc. Any APS-C or full-frame 35 mm lens should in principle be usable on the camera, as the backfocus requirement is far less than for a SLR.
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