Sony NEX-VG20 User Manual

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 eld, 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.

Interchangeable lenses

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™ APS HD CMOS sensor

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

19.5 times the surface area of
conventional camcorders, the
Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor
makes getting cinematic video
with a shallow depth of eld video
a breeze.

Up to 24Mbps AVCHD™ 2.0
video

The NEX-VG20 can capture video
in full 1920x1080 high denition 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.

CinemaTone presets and 24p
recording for cinematic quality
video

For extra control over image
expression, CinemaTone
technology is used to deepen
the color and recreate lm-like
color tones. Combined with 24p
recording, you’ll have some of the
tools you need to fulll your need
for cinematic expression.

16.1MP RAW Still Images at up
to 6fps

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.

Quad Capsule Spatial Array
Stereo Microphone

High quality video requires high
quality audio. The Quad Capsule
Spatial Array stereo microphone
contains four precision placed
microphone capsules that are
perfectly angled at 45 degrees
to provide exceptional front-side
directivity and stereo separation.

Mic/Headphone jacks

Dedicated mic and headphone
inputs allow for attachment
of external microphones (like
shotgun microphone ECM-CG50
for pin point sound recording) and
headphones to monitor sound.

Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active
Mode3

Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization with Active Mode3
built-in supplied lens compensates
for greater degrees of camera
shake to deliver stunningly smooth
video.

Accepts α DSLR A- and E-mount
lenses5

Using the LA-EA2 adaptor (sold
separately), you can attach the full
selection of α A- an E-mount system
lenses, which includes 27 current
models, dozens of Minolta A-mount
lenses, and an installed base
of millions of lenses worldwide.
Operational restrictions apply.5

Sony Vegas® Movie Studio HD
Platinum 11

Included free of charge via
download, Sony Vegas
Studio HD Platinum 11 allows
you to easily add video eects,
background music, titles, text,
transitions, and much more.
Everything you need to create
dramatic HD movies like a pro.
Share your creations via DVD,
Blu-ray Disc™ media, or upload to
the web – all from one easy to use
program.

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Movie

With full manual control of Iris,
Shutter Speed, Gain, White
Balance , Recording Volume, via
convenient hot keys and jog dial,
you will be able to adapt to almost
any lighting condition to get the
best shot.

Advanced controls with
expanded focus, zebra, and
peaking

The NEX-VG20 provides advanced
capture and control features that
are oen considered the domain
of professional cameras including
expanded focus for precise
manual focus control, zebra and
peaking for precision focus and
exposure adjustments.

3.0" Xtra Fine LCD™ 270o swivel
display (921k pixels)

TruBlack™ technology brings
remarkably higher contrast and
brightness to the camcorders

3.0” Xtra Fine LCD™ Touch Screen
display, delivering more natural,
realistic colors and easier viewing
in bright conditions by reducing
glare. The swivel display also allows
for easy viewing of the LCD in
dierent shooting positions.

Dual Accessory Shoes (Alpha
Hot/ Universal Cold)

The dual accessory shoes open
the door to many accessories for
both still and video photography,
including shotgun microphones
and external ash lighting.

Six Creative Style settings

Control how the camera processes
your images with six nishing
styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait,
Landscape, Sunset and B&W.
You can even ne-tune contrast,
saturation, and sharpness to your
personal taste.

Auto HDR (Photo Mode)

Full Manual Control

High Dynamic Range (HDR)
photography captures more scene
contrast than a single exposure
can handle by taking three
consecutive shots very quickly
with dierent exposure values,
then combining the best highlight/
shadow detail from them for one
incredible shot. Ideal for situations
where severe backlighting is
present and other high-contrast
scenes. (Recommended for still
subjects.)

Eight White Balance Modes

Specications

Camera

Lens Mount E-mount

Recording

Still Image
Size 3:2

Video Mode

L (16.0M): 4912 x
3264 M (7.1M):
3568 x 2000 S
(4.0M): 2448 x 1624

AVCHD: 1920 x
1080/ 60p/24p
60i (FX/FH);
FX- 24Mbps,
FH - 17Mbps;
1440x1080/60i HQ

-9 Mbps

Optics/Lens

Photo Mode:

Focal Length
(35mm
equivalent)

27mm-300mm;
Video Mode:

32.4mm-360mm
(35mm equivalent)
(included
SEL18200 lens)

Drive System

Auto: 1/30 - 1/4000
(Movie) , 30

Shutter
Speeds

seconds - 1/4000
(Still); Manual: 1/4 ­1/4000 (Movie) , 30
seconds - 1/4000
(Still)

Advanced Features

Advanced
User
Interface

Easy-to­understand
Graphic Display

Interface

Composite
Video Out(A/V
connecting
cable(supplied))

Component Video

SD Output

Out(Component
A/V
cable(supplied))

S Video Out(A/V
connecting cable
with S Video(sold
separately))

Power

Power
Consumption
(in
Operation)

Soware

Supplied
Soware

Operating
System
Compatibility

Service and Warranty
Information

Limited
Warranty
Term

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions
(Approx.)

Weight
(Approx.)

Accessories

Optional
Accessories

These help you get the shot by
optimizing the camera for specic
shooting situations. Select from
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,
Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash,
and Custom modes.

Anti Motion Blur (Photo Mode)

HD:4.4W(with
SEL 18200 Lens),
STD:4.2W(with SEL
18200 Lens)

PMB (Picture
Motion Browser)
v5.2

Windows XP SP2
(32bit), Vista
SP2 (32/64 bit),
Windows 7 (32/64
bit)

1 Year Parts & 90
days labor

Approx. 1 15/16"
x 1 3/16" x 3
1/4" (Approx

Approx. 1 lb 6 oz
(645g) (body only,
excluding battery)
Approx.2lb
13oz(NP-FV70)
(supplied battery)
(with SEL18200
LENS)

Rechargeable
InfoLITHIUM
Batteries ( FV70 /
FV100)

AC Adaptor /
Charger for V
series batteries
(AC-VQV10)

Travel Charger
(BC-TRV)

HDMI Cable (mini)
(VMC-30MHD)

Tripod (VCT-80AV)

Supplied
Accessories

Perfect for situations with poor
lighting or when using a telephoto
lens, Anti Motion Blur mode will
take 6 consecutive shots in a split
second, taking the best of each
individual image, and creating a
single image with superb clarity
and detail. Ideal for minimizing
subject movement in low lighting
conditions.

Handheld Twilight (Photo Mode)

Sony Vegas
Movie Studio
HD Platinum
10 download
coupon

Large Eyecup
Body mount cap
Lens rear cap
AC-PW10AM

Battery Charger
AC Power cord
NP-FV70 Lithium

ion rechargeable
battery

USB cable (Mini B)
CD-ROM

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