Sony introduces its new flagship Handycam NEX-VG900, the world’s first 35mm full-frame interchangeable lens camcorder. It is equipped with a 24.3 Megapixel 35mm full frame Exmor CMOS sensor that is more than twice the size of APS-C sensor found in other interchangeable lens Handycam models to “fully exploit the artistic potential of interchangeable lenses.” The sensor also allows for beautiful bokeh (defocus) effects, high sensitivity for clear, low-noise images; and effortless reproduction of smooth, true tonal gradation. It also packs BIONZ engine for high-speed image processing.
Sony’s VG900 is capable of Full HD 1920×1080 video recording in 24p, 60p and 60i frame rates and captures full-frame 24 Megapixel still images with quality expected from a pro-class DSLR camera. It uses AVCHD video format and supports RAW format output for still images. To shot film-like videos, the camcorder can shot video in 24p prograssive mode with CinemaTone Gamma and CinemaTone Color presets to precisely control cinematic grading effects. It also sports Quad Capsule Spatial Array Stereo Microphone with four omnidirectional capsules for high-quality 5.1 Dolby surround audio recording. The Handycam provides comprehensive manual control with Aperture priority, Shutter speed Priority and Manual modes, and allows full control over Iris, Gain and Shutter to dapt to almost any lighting condition to get the best shot. You can also make use of the Picture Effect modes, such as Posterization, Retro Photo, Pop Color, to add artistic expression to HD videos or stills.
The NEX-VG900 Handycam comes with a XGA OLED Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder that provides high-contrast image monitoring and a 3-inch Xtra Fine 270-degree swivel LCD touchcreen display. It also provides HDMI output for you to show your work on a big screen HDTV. The camcorder uses E-Mount and comes supplied with the LA-EA3 adapter that lets photographers use full-frame A-mount lenses. Sony said that the VG900 will switch automatically from full-frame operation to APS-C mode when an E-mount or A-mount DT lens is attached.
Sony will release the Handycam NEX-VG900 35mm full frame camcorder in November for $3299.99.
