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Sony NEX-VG900: a Real Video Camera, or a Full-Frame DSLR in Disguise?

01.3.13 @ 7:33PM Tags : camera, cameras, dslr, nex-vg900, sony, sonya99, vg900

Many had very high hopes that the first full-frame video camera from Sony, or anyone for that matter, the NEX-VG900, might be a huge step up from DSLRs, not only in form factor, but in image quality. While there may not be enough footage out there (it’s certainly not as popular as DSLRs or something like the BMCC), reviews are starting to come in for the camera. We’ve got a full review from Caleb Pike over at DSLR Video Shooter, as well as some comparisons between the VG900 and cameras like the GH2, GH3, Blackmagic Cinema Camera, Canon 5D Mark III, and the FS100. More »

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Sony Unveils World's First Full-Frame Video Camera

09.12.12 @ 12:23PM Tags : camera, cameras, dslr, hdslr, nex-vg30, nex-vg900, sony, sonya99, vg30, vg900

Today is quite the announcement day for Sony. As I hinted at in the previous A99 post, there were more cameras to come. One of the other major announcements today is a first of its kind: a full frame video camera. That camera, the NEX-VG900, joins the replacement to the VG20, the new NEX-VG30. While both of these are consumer options, they feature the same very adaptable E-mount as well as uncompressed HDMI — with the VG900 actually including an adapter for A-mount lenses to be able to be electronically controlled by the camera. Check out some footage from the VG900 full frame video camera below: More »