Interchangeable Lens HD Camcorder
Model Highlights: 16.1MP Exmor® APS-C HD CMOS sensor, direct power zoom w/ variable zoom speed control, XGA OLED electronic viewfinder, Quad Capsule Spatial Array Surround mic (5.1 channel)
Bring your cinematic vision to life.
Whatever your genre, whatever your shooting style, take your moviemaking to the next level with the Sony NEX-VG30 interchangeable lens HD camcorder. Record richly-detailed, film-like footage with breathtaking quality thanks to its 16.1MP APS-C size sensor. Expand your reach with the smooth digital zoom or powered optical zoom available with select lenses, and capture incredible audio via the Quad Capsule Spatial Array Surround microphone to fully realize your masterpiece.
A bigger, better sensor.
The NEX-VG30 camcorder features the same sensor format that Sony builds into its standard size DSLR cameras. With approximately 19.5 times the surface area of conventional camcorder sensors, the 16.1MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor makes capturing high-quality, cinematic video with a shallow depth of field a breeze.
Greater control of zoom.
Take advantage of direct power zoom with variable zoom speed control. Featuring an all-new powered zoom seesaw lever for variable and constant speed electronic zooming, you'll experience expanded freedom and flexibility when composing your shots. The easy-to-access lever support 2x digital zoom that can be used with both variable and fixed focal length lenses.
A viewfinder like no other.
There's never been anything like the high-contrast Tru-Finder OLED electronic viewfinder. For size, speed and brightness even after sunset, it's truly a gem. Boasting 2359K dots for ultra-high resolution, images pop with richness, clarity and detail. A high contrast ratio lends superb depth, while motion blur is reduced to a minimum. You can even see the results of camera adjustments in real time through the viewfinder.
Incredible audio, too.
High-quality video demands high-quality audio. The Quad Capsule Spatial Array Surround stereo microphone contains four precision-placed microphone capsules that are perfectly angled at 45 degrees to provide exceptional front-side directivity and stereo separation.
Microphone and headphone jacks.
Complete the picture with precision sound. Dedicated mic and headphone inputs allow you to attach external microphones—like shotgun mic ECM-CG50 for pinpoint audio recording—and headphones to monitor sound.
Free video editing software.
Available via free download, Sony Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum 12 software gives you everything you need to create professional-quality HD movies. Add fascinating effects, background music, titles, text, transitions and much more. Burn your creations to DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ to share with your friends, or upload your videos to the web to share with the world. Get it all with this intuitive, user-friendly program. Mac® OS not supported.
Impressive film-like recording, a 16.1MP Exmor APS-C HD CMOS sensor, in-camera Picture Effects and more make capturing your creative vision a reality with the Sony NEX-VG30 interchangeable lens HD camcorder. With approximately 19.5x the surface area of conventional camcorder sensors, the 16.1MP APS-C sensor delivers phenomenally shallow depth-of-field and breathtaking quality. To keep things clear, built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization is perfect for hand-held action sequences and shooting in unsteady situations. Premium video is supported with premium sound via the Quad Capsule Spatial Array Surround microphone, while the built-in XGA OLED Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder produces high-contrast playback with fine detail.
With approximately 19.5 times the surface area of conventional camcorders, the 16.1MP Exmor® APS-C HD CMOS sensor makes getting cinematic video with a shallow depth of field video a breeze.
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.
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.
For extra control over image expression, CinemaTone technology is used to deepen the color and recreate film-like color tones. Combined with 24p recording, you’ll have some of the tools you need to fulfill your need for cinematic expression.
Unlike conventional camcorders, the NEX-VG30 also features a newly developed Multi-Interface Shoe that dramatically expands compatibility with Handycam® accessories, thus raising the potential for photo/movie shooting. Attach an optional XLR adapter to the Multi-Interface shoe to elevate audio quality.
Whether you’re shooting video or still images the attached lens will auto focus quietly and quickly, however if you want to utilize MF, this simple switch will put you in the driver’s seat.
There’s never been anything quite like the Tru-Finder™ OLED electronic viewfinder. For size, speed and brightness even after sunset, this is a gem. It begins with 2359K dots for amazing resolution and high contrast ratio for incredible depth. OLED reduces motion blur to a bare minimum. You can also see the results of camera adjustments in real time with superb color and detail.
Included free of charge via download, Sony Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum 12 allows you to easily add video effects, 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.4
Take full control over Iris, Gain and Shutter via easily accessible buttons on the side of your camera. With full manual control you will be able to adapt to almost any lighting condition to get the best shot.
The NEX-VG30 provides advanced capture and control features that are often considered the domain of professional cameras including expanded focus for precise manual focus control, zebra and peaking for precision focus and exposure adjustments.
Twenty five AF points cover a very wide area of the scene, for accurate focusing even when the subject is far from the center of the frame.7
For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the media card slot accepts Memory Stick Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media and SD/SDHC/SDXC media (all sold separately).
The NEX-VG30 was built with an all new powered zoom seesaw lever for variable and constant speed electronic zooming. The easily accessible lever supports 2x digital zoom that can be used with both variable and fixed focal length lenses.
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.
Using the LA-EA2 adaptor with translucent mirror technology and a built-in AF motor (sold separately), you can attach the full selection of α A- and E-mount system lenses, which includes all current models, dozens of Minolta A-mount lenses, and an installed base of millions of lenses worldwide. Operational restrictions apply.5 Videographers may also use the LA-EA1 mount adaptor for standard A-mount lens compatibility.
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode3 built-in supplied lens compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video.
Picture Effects adds a new level of expression to photos and video, making ordinary images and scenes come to life by heightening mood and emphasizing certain attributes. (Movie and Still: Posterization,Pop Photo, Partial Color, High contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera)(Still Only:Soft Focus,Miniature)
Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear pictures. First a static-free coating on the sensor's low-pass filter helps repel dust. Then vibration automatically dislodges dust from the sensor, especially when you're changing lenses in-between video sessions.
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Quick Format (Initialize) :
Memory Card
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Still Image Mode :
JPEG/JPEG+RAW/RAW
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Still Image Size 3:2 :
L (16.0M): 4912 x 3264 M (7.1M): 3568 x 2000 S (4.0M): 2448 x 1624
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Video Mode :
HD PS:Approx.28Mbps/FX:Approx.24Mbps/FH:Approx.17Mbps/HQ:Approx.9Mbps/LP:Approx.5Mbps; STD HQ:9Mbps
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Audio Format :
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch, Dolby® Digital 5.1Creator; Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo
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Microphone/Speaker :
Built-in Microphone/Monoral Speaker
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Mic Level Control :
Yes(31steps)
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Media Type :
Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card (both sold separately)
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Photo Capture from Movie :
2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480), 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360)
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Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media) (2ch) :
HD:60p/24p, Progressive recording
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Still Image File Format :
DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
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Still Image Max Effective Resolution :
16.0 megapixels
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Still Image Size (Photo Mode) :
L (16.0M): 4912 x 3264 M (7.1M): 3568 x 2000 S (4.0M): 2448 x 1624
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Video Signal :
HD:HDTV 1080/60p, 24p, 60i; STD:NTSC color, EIA standards
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Wind Noise Reduction :
Yes(Off/On)
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Wind Position :
Yes(Auto)
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Shutter Type :
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
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Shutter Speeds :
Auto Control Range: 1/48-1/4000 (movie_24p) ,1/60-1/4000(movie_other)/ 30s-1/4000 (Still); Manual: 1/4-1/8000 (movie) , 30s-1/4000 (Still)
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Continuous Shooting Speed :
6fps
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Drive Mode :
Photo Mode:Single-shot/Continuous/Bracket 0.3EV/Bracket 0.7EV
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Self-timer :
Approx.10sec.(Still Image)
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Assignable Dial :
Yes(Exposure/Gain(ISO)/Iris/Shutter Speed/AE Shift/WB Temp./WB B-A/WB G-M Set)
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Tracking Focus :
Yes
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Audio Level Display :
Yes
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CinemaTone Gamma/Color :
Yes
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x.v.Color™ :
Yes
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Face Detection :
Yes (Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority)
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Priority Setting (for Face Detection) :
Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority
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View & Index :
Event
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Supplied Software :
Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum 12 included via download to PC4
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Camera Type :
Interachangeable lens HD Camcorder
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Lens Mount :
E-mount
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Focus System :
Contrast AF
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Focus Area :
Multi Point AF(25 points)
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Focus Features :
Tracking Focus
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Focus Points :
25 points
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Focus Sensitivity :
0 EV to 20 EV ( at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens)
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Manual Focus Assist :
Magnified display for precise manual focus; Peaking Display
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Flash Type :
Multi interface Shoe
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Flash Metering System :
Pre-flash TTL
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Flash Modes :
Auto/Forced/Slow Sync./Rear Sync./Prohibited
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Flash Compensation :
Yes(+/-2EV , 1/3EV Step)
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SD Output :
Composite Video Out(A/V connecting cable(supplied))
Component Video Out(Component A/V cable(supplied))
S Video Out(A/V connecting cable with S Video(sold separately))
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USB Port(s) :
mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
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Remote Commander :
RMT-835
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A/V Remote Terminal :
Video/S Video/Audio/Component Out/Remote
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Accessory Shoe :
Multi interface Shoe
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DC IN :
Yes
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DVDirect :
Yes(DVD Writer supported(sold separately))
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Direct Copy :
Yes
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HD Output :
HDMI (mini)
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HDMI Terminal :
Yes (mini)
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Headphone Jack :
Stereo Minijack
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Memory Card Slot :
Single slot accepts: - Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media - SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory card
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Microphone Input :
Stereo Minijack
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PhotoTV HD :
Yes
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Remote Terminal :
integrated into A/V Remote terminal
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Limited Warranty Term :
1 Year Parts & 90 days labor
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Color Temp. Adjust :
Yes
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Diopter Adjustment :
Yes
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Field of View :
1
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Type :
Swivel EVF 1.3cm (0.5 type) 2359kdots
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Imaging Sensor :
Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor(23.5 x 15.6mm)
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Processor :
BIONZ™ Image processor
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Anti Dust :
Charge protection coating on Filter
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Pixel Gross :
Approx. 16.7 megapixels
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Color Filter System :
RGB Primary color filters
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Focal Length Conversion Factor :
1.5x
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Picture Effect(s) :
Movie and Still:Posterization,Pop color,Retro Photo, Partial Color, High constrastMonochrome, Toy Camera; Still Only:Soft Focus,Miniature
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Noise Reduction :
Yes
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Gain Control :
Auto/manual(0dB-30dB)
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WB Shift :
Yes(G7-M7 15steps, A7-B7 15steps)
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Backlight Compensation :
Yes(Auto)
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Color Temperature :
Yes
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D-Range Optimizer :
Yes
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Exposure Compensation :
AE Shift(Dial/Touch Panel)
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Exposure Settings :
Auto; Flexible Spot(Touch Panel); Manual(Dial)
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ISO :
Still Mode Only: Auto,Manual(100 to 25600)
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Manual Exposure Assist :
Zebra Pattern Display
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Metering :
Still Mode Only: 63 Segment metering from CMOS image sensor
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Metering Modes :
Still Mode Only: Multi-segment, touch spot
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Metering Sensitivity :
Still Mode Only: 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens)
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Minimum Illumination :
9 lux(1/60 Shutter Speed F3.5)
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White Balance Mode :
Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor/WB Temp
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Quick On :
Yes
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Self Timer :
Approx.10sec.(Still Image)
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Red-Eye Reduction :
Yes(On/Off)
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Date / Time Stamp :
Yes(Rec Date and Time, Camera info)
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View & Index :
Event
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Digital Picture Effects/Picture Effects :
Movie and Still:Posterization,Pop color,Retro Photo, Partial Color, High constrast Monochrome, Toy Camera; Still Only:Soft Focus,Miniature
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Erase/Protect :
Yes/Yes
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Manual/Auto Lens Cover :
Manual
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Media/Battery Indicator :
Yes(recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes(recordable time, remaining capacity)
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Multiple Language Display :
English, Simplified English, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish
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One Touch Disc Burn :
Yes (Menu)
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S/S & Zoom button on LCD :
Yes(Touch Panel , S/S Only)
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Still Image Playback Options :
Slide Show
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Power Consumption (in Operation) :
HD:4.2W(with SELP18200 Lens); STD:4.0W(with SELP18200 Lens)
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Battery Type :
InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (V Series) NP-FV70/FV100
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Charge on camcorder (Charging time with supplied Battery) :
Yes(Approx. 3h 15min)
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Power Consumption (in View Finder Operation) :
HD:4.6W(with SELP18200 Lens); STD:4.4W(with SELP18200 Lens)
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Power Requirements :
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
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Angle Adjustment :
Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg
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Brightness Control :
Yes(Menu)
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Coverage :
1
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Grid Display :
Yes (On/off)
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Histogram :
Yes
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LCD Type :
3.0 Xtra Fine LCD™ 270 degree swivel display
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Live View :
Yes, (Constant AF Live View)
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Real-time image adjustment display :
Exposure Compensation, WB
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Touch Panel :
Yes
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Digital Zoom :
Yes(×2.0)
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Power Zoom Control :
Yes
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Zoom Lever :
Yes
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Zoom Speed :
Variable/Fix max32Steps
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Auto Control :
Yes
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Face Touch :
Yes
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Power Cord (1)
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USB Cable (1)
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Large eye cup (1)
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Operating Guide(1)
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Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-FV70) (1)
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Component A/V Cable (1)
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Body cap (1)
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CD-ROM("Handycam" Application Software) (1)
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AC Adaptor (1)
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A/V Connecting Cable (1)
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Wind screen (1)
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Remote Commander(RMT-835 with Battery(CR2025)) (1)
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Carrying Case for VG Series Camcorders
$129.99
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Shoulder Strap for VG Series Camcorders
$34.99
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XLR Adapter and Microphone Kit
$799.99
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Electret Condenser Shotgun Microphone
$239.99
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InfoLithium V Series Battery Pack
$59.99
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Rechargeable Camcorder Battery Pack
$99.99
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Rechargeable Camcorder Battery Pack
$159.99
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Travel Charger
$49.99
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External Flash / Video Light
$549.99
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Battery LED Video Light
$249.99
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Multi-Interface Shoe Adapter
$24.99
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Body Cap for Alpha NEX Cameras
$5.99
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Alpha NEX Camera Mount Adapter
$199.99
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Alpha NEX Camera Mount Adapter
$399.99
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Mini High Speed HDMI Cable - 9' 6"
$44.99
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16GB SDHC UHS-1 Memory Card
$46.99
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32GB SDHC UHS-1 Memory Card
$79.99
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18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom Lens
$299.99
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50mm f/1.8 Mid-Range Prime Lens
$299.99
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20mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens
$349.99
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18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Telephoto Lens
$899.99
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55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 Telephoto Lens
$349.99
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16mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens
$249.99
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Fisheye Converter
$149.99
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35mm f/1.8 Prime Lens
$449.99
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30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens
$279.99
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24mm f/1.8 Wide-Angle Prime Lens
$1099.99
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18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens
$849.99
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Ultra Wide Converter
$129.99
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16-50mm Retractable Zoom Lens
$349.99
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10-18mm f/4 Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
$849.99
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18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Telephoto Lens
$1199.99
Alpha NEX Camera Mount Adapters
