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NEX-VG900E full frame HD video – full info

By David Kilpatrick, on September 12th, 2012

Sony introduces first 35mm full-frame Handycam® NEX-VG900E interchangeable lens Full HD camcorder  

24.3 effective megapixel Exmor full-frame CMOS sensor Compatible with full-frame A-mount lenses via supplied adaptor (also compatible with growing range of E-mount lenses) Full HD 50p/25p/24p progressive movie recording Extensive manual controls and ‘seesaw’ zoom lever Quad Capsule Spatial Array Microphone . . . → Read More: NEX-VG900E full frame HD video – full info

Comments are closed   HD Video, Lenses - Alpha Mount, News, NEX System   , , , , ,  

Canon kyboshes the competition – full cinema system

By David Kilpatrick, on November 4th, 2011

Canon has launched, out of the blue as far as we were concerned, a complete fully featured Cinema HD production system including full-frame digital video camcorder and EF-fit lenses designed to compete head-on with the top offerings from Zeiss/Arri and Red.

The Cinema EOS system also competes with Sony right in the heart of Sony . . . → Read More: Canon kyboshes the competition – full cinema system

One comment - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), HD Video, News   , , , , , , ,  

A-mount autofocus upgrade for NEX-VG10E

By David Kilpatrick, on November 19th, 2010

Available now for download, a free firmware upgrade adds autofocus support with 14 A-mount SAM and SSM lens models. AF compatibility of the NEX-VG10E with A-mount lenses requires the optional LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor, plus a separate firmware upgrade for the LA-EA1.

Man using NEX-VG10E with 18-200mm OSS lens and mic windshield, in Fuerteventura last . . . → Read More: A-mount autofocus upgrade for NEX-VG10E

Comments are closed   Accessories - Minolta/Sony, HD Video, Lenses - Alpha Mount, NEX System   , , , , , , , , , ,  

Sony to develop Super-35mm pro camcorder

By David Kilpatrick, on November 17th, 2010

Sony Corporation announced today that it is developing a new type of E-mount interchangeable lens camcorder for professional use that is equipped with a Super-35mm equivalent large format CMOS sensor. This new addition to Sony’s professional “NXCAM” line will be available in the middle of 2011.

Editor’s Note: Super-35mm is not full frame 35mm. . . . → Read More: Sony to develop Super-35mm pro camcorder

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NEX camcorder launched

By David Kilpatrick, on July 14th, 2010

Sony, which has a UK event taking place on Thursday July 15th showcasing new products for the Christmas market, has surprised us by launching its NEX mount HD camcorder with 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and 18-200mm OSS interchangeable lens much sooner than anyone expected.

. . . → Read More: NEX camcorder launched

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Sony and Zeiss renew co-operation agreement

By David Kilpatrick, on April 16th, 2009

OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 15.04.2009.

Carl Zeiss today announced that its Camera Lens Division will extend their successful collaboration with Sony Corporation for a further 5 years. Taking full advantages of their competence both companies agreed to cooperate even closer in developing and commercializing new imaging devices in the future.

. . . → Read More: Sony and Zeiss renew co-operation agreement

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