[shoplink 3058]Sony NEX-VG10[/shoplink] AVCHD E-Mount Lens Camcorder
Luminous Landscape tested the camera and explained why it has a “fake” 60i: “in brief, what’s going on is that the AVCHD standard doesn’t include 30P, but it does include 60i. Most Sony’s AVCHD cameras (including the VG10) capture 30P, but make it appear to other devices as 60i. Most non-linear editors, such as Final Cut, figure this out by themselves, and when you check the Info screen will confirm that the footage is 30P.“.
Luminous Landscape also talked about the missing 24p feature: “I asked the question of why 24P is missing of Sony’s marketing people and didn’t get a satisfactory answer. No Sony camcorders below their pro and semi-pro models have 24P. Many prosumer cameras from Canon, Panasonic and others do offer 24P, so it seems that this is simply a market segmentation strategy on Sony’s part. High-end cameras get it, lower end cameras don’t. Which means that in Sony’s marketing mind the VG10 is a low-end camera.”
A Sony NEX-VG10 First Look Review has been posted at Digitalcamerareview and at Sonyinsider.
Alister Chpaman tested the NEX-VG10 and makes RAW files available for download! He is also sure that “this camera will be popular with those that are seeking the filmic look.”
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software detects it automatically? Now that’s a nice news 🙂
The Sony NEX-VG10 is a consumer level camcorder. Sony will most definitely have a pro level version in the making that will have 24P.
Video Removed.
From a video camera? That seems inconvenient.
I expected such a device.. As i know sony strictly separates consumer product from higher class.
NEX line is clearly focused at “stylish” people. Like “vaio” people in Sony laptops:] But I am happy is was born because it pushes other companies.
Milos I can’t help but to agree with you. ‘Pushes other companies’ is a significant reason I’m satisfied with Sony’s actions. I’m not saying I’m not annoyed by the lack of A7xx :p
Yep. I’m right there with you. Throw a couple XLR inputs, give it 24P, add a few other refinements and you’ve got something that can compete with Panasonic’s AG-AF100. I’m sure Sony’s working on a pro version, I just hope they keep the price point down…
I would love to see this style camera but with an A-mount full frame with raw capture. I would prolly sell my first born for that 🙂