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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.

Interchangeablelenses

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™APSHDCMOSsensor

The same sensor format that Sony builds into the standard size α DSLRs. With approximately

19.5times 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.

Upto24MbpsAVCHD™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.

CinemaTonepresetsand24p recordingforcinematicquality 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.

16.1MPRAWStillImagesatup to6fps

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.

High quality video requires high	With full manual control of Iris,
quality audio. The Quad Capsule	Shutter Speed, Gain, White
Spatial Array stereo microphone	Balance , Recording Volume, via
contains four precision placed	convenient hot keys and jog dial,
microphone capsules that are	you will be able to adapt to almost
perfectly angled at 45 degrees	any lighting condition to get the
to provide exceptional front-side	best shot.
directivity and stereo separation.	Advancedcontrolswith
Mic/Headphonejacks
	expandedfocus,zebra,and
Dedicated mic and headphone	peaking
inputs allow for attachment	The NEX-VG20 provides advanced
of external microphones (like	capture and control features that
shotgun microphone ECM-CG50	are often considered the domain
for pin point sound recording) and	of professional cameras including
headphones to monitor sound.	expanded focus for precise
OpticalSteadyShot™w/Active	manual focus control, zebra and
	peaking for precision focus and
Mode3
	exposure adjustments.
Optical SteadyShot™ image
	3.0"XtraFineLCD™270oswivel
stabilization with Active Mode3
	display(921kpixels)
built-in supplied lens compensates
for greater degrees of camera	TruBlack™ technology brings
shake to deliver stunningly smooth	remarkably higher contrast and
video.	brightness to the camcorders
	3.0” Xtra Fine LCD™ Touch Screen
Acceptsα
lenses5	display, delivering more natural,
	realistic colors and easier viewing
Using the LA-EA2 adaptor (sold
	in bright conditions by reducing
separately), you can attach the full	glare. The swivel display also allows
selection of α A- an E-mount system	for easy viewing of the LCD in
lenses, which includes 27 current	different shooting positions.
models, dozens of Minolta A-mount	DualAccessoryShoes(Alpha
lenses, and an installed base
	Hot/UniversalCold)
of millions of lenses worldwide.
Operational restrictions apply.5	The dual accessory shoes open
SonyVegas® MovieStudioHD	the door to many accessories for
	both still and video photography,
Platinum11
	including shotgun microphones
Included free of charge via
	and external flash lighting.
download, Sony Vegas® Movie	SixCreativeStylesettings
Studio HD Platinum 11 allows
you to easily add video effects,	Control how the camera processes
background music, titles, text,	your images with six finishing
transitions, and much more.	styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait,
Everything you need to create	Landscape, Sunset and B&W.
dramatic HD movies like a pro.	You can even fine-tune contrast,
Share your creations via DVD,	saturation, and sharpness to your
Blu-ray Disc™ media, or upload to	personal taste.
the web – all from one easy to use	AutoHDR(PhotoMode)
program.

QuadCapsuleSpatialArray StereoMicrophone