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Sony's NEX-VG10 Will Shoot 24p After All (Sort Of)

07.20.10 @ 11:16AM Tags : camcorder, cameras, cinematography, dslr, nex-vg10, sony

I was being overly harsh when I said Sony was bringing a knife to a gunfight with their forthcoming NEX-VG10 — the camera does feature interchangeable lenses, a big ‘ole APS-C sensor, and video-shooting ergonomics that will presumably put DSLRs to shame. But its lack of 24p (which Sony is saving for a yet-unannounced pro version) will mean most people interested in shooting narrative material will have to look elsewhere. Or will they? As it turns out, there may be a way to get 24p out of the camera yet. More »

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Sony Brings a Knife to a Gunfight with the NEX-VG10 (With Footage)

07.14.10 @ 12:24PM Tags : cameras, cinematography, dslr, evil, nex-vg10, sony

The Sony DSLR-killer we heard rumblings about before now has a model name, full specs, and a release date. The internet is already lauding Sony’s announced of the NEX-VG10 as a game changer, and in many ways it is: after all, it’s an interchangeable lens camcorder from a major manufacturer that will ship with a host of features missing from today’s DSLRs. The camera utilizes the same Micro Four Thirds APS-C sensor found in Sony’s new NEX cameras — presumably without employing the same line-skipping tricks as Canon’s current crop of DSLRs. It includes full manual control over video features, has a swivel LCD screen (and a viewfinder), comes with a legitimate built-in microphone, accepts E and A-mount Sony SLR lenses, and will actually record to SDXC and SDHC cards (in addition to Sony proprietary Memory Stick Duo cards). Furthermore, the camera will arrive very soon (September) with a very aggressive street price ($2,000). However, it’s missing one crucial feature that immediately knocks it off my list. More »