Sony NEX-VG10 Video Camera Recorder Review

Sony NEX-VG10: Cheap and Professional

Sony NEX-VG10 with its bayonet lenses looks like a real film cameras. Here, the video camera in the base version is much cheaper – but the extra lenses can be really expensive.

Sony expands the NEX-VG10 an in-house Exmor CMOS image sensor in APS-C format. With edge lengths of 23.4 x 15.6 mm its area is not only much larger than most camcorders, but also has the same size as the chips in many cameras. The sensor captures video in Full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels and up to 24 megabits per second - with photos reached twelve megapixel resolution.

Sony NEX-VG10 has an e-bayonet mount, which are followed different lenses. With the help of an adapter lenses from Sony's Alpha DSLR fit to the video camera.

Sony NEX-VG10: How good is it?

For e-mount lenses, the autofocus works in a video for just the right pace and moved pretty fast sharp images. In the tested kit was located next to the housing of Sony NEX-VG10 a lens with a focal length of 18 to 200 millimeters, which has an optical image stabilizer.

IUser has only six different scene modes to choose from. These include a program, a time-and shutter priority, and a manual mode in which the user determines also aperture and shutter speed. The two other shooting modes are intended for special situations. The anti-motion blur is to provide primarily for a steady image, and the same applies to the so-called hand-held at dusk.

As with all classic camcorders, the user also works at the three-inch screen, but it can only rotate by 90 degrees up and down. The display with a resolution of 921 600 pixels provides a detailed view of selected area. In addition, the video camera has an electronic viewfinder that can be rotated about 80 degrees up and plays a well-recognizable image. The orifice can be made of rubber to the right and left turn or completely remove it.

The other buttons to operate Sony NEX-VG10 are on the inside of the screen, the user only has to unfold in order to reach them. The button layout proves to be getting used to and requires the user a minimum level of abstraction required to move the selection box on the screen as.

In the middle of the keyboard is a scroll wheel that also serves as an input button. Up, down, left and right of the arrow buttons are to navigate, each of which has also a direct function (white balance, On-gain and exposure compensation). In the corners there are four more buttons which the user enters the main menu; the picture display will start between the viewfinder screen and switch back and forth, and adjusted the focus.

In particular, although the pressure points of the different buttons clearly, but to be user they are too small and too close to the hinge of the screen - it would still space available to the rear. An additional record button on the right side of the camera or on the handle would facilitate the use of Sony NEX-VG10 addition.

Sony NEX-VG10 takes videos in full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, while it reaches a maximum frame rate of 24 megabits per second. The film shines with its excellent image quality, the colors are natural, clear and friendly. At the same time a lot of details to identify and contrasts fall exactly right - they are neither too hard nor too soft.

The autofocus works at a speed that can affect the focus for the viewer very comfortable. The internal microphone provides a very good clay-dimensional manner. The automatic white balance adjusts the exposure settings only slowly to changing light conditions, but it will deliver good results.

The case of Sony NEX-VG10 is made of plastic, but looks sturdy and has no manufacturing defects. The user can grab the video camera using the hand strap to keep safe. The handle on the top - which merges into the microphone and viewfinder - offers users more opportunities to take the camera safely and comfortably in the hand, and to discover new perspectives.

Sony NEX-VG10 powered by lithium-ion batteries. The standard battery that comes with the camera disappears in the large battery bay, which still has room for much larger electricity storage. Videos and pictures are saved to SD, SDHC or SDXC cards and memory sticks.

On the right side of Sony NEX-VG10 there is a headphone, a stream, an HDMI and a USB port. The handle, the user will also feature a microphone input and two different shoes accessories, against which to connect as video lights, an external microphone or other devices.

Conclusion: Beautiful pictures and great discretion

Sony NEX-VG10 provides an excellent image quality and offers the user a lot of room. Only the operation could have been in some respects even more convenient. The video camera is ideal because of its cost and the more extensive operation for serious amateurs and professionals - the opportunity for filmmakers oversized is the camera.

Sony NEX-VG10 is the first affordable video camera with interchangeable lenses.

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