According to two new sources Sony is almost ready to launch the new Sony NEX-VG camera. It has more advanced controls and XLR audio entries. Reminder: Sony should announce the new NEX and camcorders in April (April 4?).
UPDATE: Another known source contacted us and said: “It will not be called VG-20. It will be announced at NAB. It will be a model offered by the pro video division. The XLR’s will be just a little box added to the original, consumer, version. At NAB will also be shown the new NXCAMs, etc. Sony is making a major push to cover Super 35 frame size, for filmmaking, to counteract RED and also Canon DSLR’s with HD function, also Panasonic’s advancements. Major Sony’s move is FF (in film terms), 4K, 3D, on the video front. I told you a long time ago that Sony will be dropping DSLR’s and this is exactly what is happening on the still camera front.” (Editor’s note: The source means that Sony will no more make cameras with optical viewfinders).
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Reminder (SR = Sonyrumor):
SR1=probably fake rumor
SR2=rumor from unknown sources
SR3=50% chance it is correct
SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!
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I certainly hope they greatly improve the video quality and include multiple frame rates.
I will buy it in a blink if it gets the new sensor. I will love if they just add steady shoot inside, but I don’t think so.
Videocameras are BOOORING! Who have the time to sit by the computer and edit hours of video recordings for days and days to get like 5 minutes worth of good video.. OMG! I prefer still images. 15 min in photoshop and you get fantastic results.
I agree about video but…
Anything that supports/promotes the A-mount is good for those that use Alpha DSLR’s
E-mount.
hah it’s called film making… ever go to a movie before?
a film holds your attention longer than a picture. The only difference is that you can hang your picture on the wall… but then again with flatscreens
So what you’re saying is you don’t watch movies or TV, right? Because it’s boring? There are billions that don’t agree with you.
That doesn’t even make sense.
That’s like saying “who cares about horses, when I can drive a car”.
Hmm, to quote your last statement
“I told you a long time ago that Sony will be dropping DSLR’s and this is exactly what is happening on the still camera front.”
Sony will be dropping the alpha line of cameras?
No, the source said they will drop the classic Optical ViewFinder DSLR!
No. He means they will be dropping DSLRs.. and replacing with dSLT instead, and Sony have already confirmed this
this is such great news!
i hope it will have a good way to solve moirè issues, and same fixes maybe will be integrated in future nex cameras.
@Danonino: video is boring? luckily not everybody shares your thoughts..
I do not think that was the meaning.
Andrea, this is serious. Are you tying to get more information on this?
Sorry, bad reply. I was referring to Sony dropping DSLR’s. I´m very concerned about that.
The new EVF will have to be quite something to satisfy current A850/A900 users…let’s hope it can deliver up to that level.
If so, these new EVF cameras will sell extremely well – an A77 with A850/900 size of viewfinder and 100% coverage, plus histogram, WB feedback etc…just so long as the visual experience feels right and is…..satisfying to look through.
Eventually, a high end EVF accessory for the NEX could also make the 7 series NEX very appealing…hopefully with SSS and full AF on all Alpha mount AF lenses, and controls possibly a la Canon G12. Oh and a nice range of e-mount pancake lenses as well please.
yes we do need pancakes, or at least primes
My feeling is that the NEX-7 would have a built in (non-removable) EVF, the same one in the A77.
Woops, I meant to reply to Paul up there.
For weddings I would buy a pro/semi-video cam with a mount.I hope it will be out soon
I am tired of half-products from Sony. A million gadgets to choose from, but none trully deliver. Sony should sit down over a hot choco and develop 5 core products to dominate each niche of the market.
I’ll definitely buy the successor of the VG10 if it comes with MULTIPLE FRAME RATE OPTIONS and FOCUS ASSIST FUNCTION.
This line of camcorders really has a lot of great potential for aspiring filmmakers with low budget (like students).