Sony Handycam NEX-VG20E – Experience full HD video image quality, audio and ergonomics – Available in Singapore from October 2011 onwards

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Aug 242011
 

The new Sony Handycam NEX-VG20E camcorder offers comprehensive manual controls, allowing videographers to explore the artistic potential of the growing range of E-Mount lenses. With refined ergonomics, improved imaging quality and upgraded sound, it provides several enhancements over the acclaimed Sony NEX-VG10E – the world’s first consumer HD camcorder with interchangeable lenses.

With a resolution of 16.1 effective megapixels, the Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor assures outstanding video image quality, with extremely low noise in low light. Full HD video shooting in AVCHD format is now complemented by a choice of 50p and 25p (progressive) frame rate options. Dialogue and other sounds are captured by the precision Quad Capsule Spatial Array Microphone that now supports stereo and 5.1 channel surround.

Button layout has also been revised with ‘hard’ function keys, direct access to each shooting mode (Iris, Shutter speed, Program AE), a second REC button for low-angle shots and expanded focus button – all sited for intuitive operation without taking your eye from the electronic viewfinder.

The Sony Handycam NEX-VG20E Full HD E-mount system camcorder is available in Asia Pacific, including Singapore, from mid October 2011.

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Sony NEX-5N and Sony NEX-7 Fastest Release Lag Time and Quick Responsive Auto-Focus in an All-In-One Interchangeable Lens Camera Available in Singapore from October/November onwards

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Aug 242011
 

And you thought it couldn’t get any better, Sony releases their new batch of NEX cameras, the Sony NEX-5N and Sony NEX-6.

The Sony NEX-5N is an update to the original Sony NEX-5 (called D, to differentiate the older model), increasing from 14.2 megapixels to 16.1 megapixels, decreasing the release time lag to 0.02 seconds, with a 7.5 cm (3.0″) Xtra Fine LCD angles up to 80° up or 45º down for easy viewing in any shooting position. That’s one sweet baby.

  • 16.1 effective megapixels Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor and new BIONZ processor enabling ISO 25600 high sensitivity
  • Full HD Movie with 50p/25p,manual focus, full P/A/S/M exposure control and improved audio
  • Tilt-angle 7.5cm (3”) Xtra Fine LCD touch-screen and easy-to-use Photo Creativity interface
  • 10 fps continuous shooting (In Speed Priority Continuous mode)
  • Styled in magnesium, just 23.3mm slim at the slimmest point from the front of the body to LCD monitor screen surface

The Sony NEX-5N ultra-compact interchangeable lens digital camera by will be available in Asia Pacific, including Singapore, from October 2011.

The Sony NEX-7 is slightly different, providing an insane 24.3 megapixels on such a small body. It comes with a new TRINAVI control, where two control dials on the top of the camera are complimented by a control wheel. Pushing the navigation button cycles quickly through various shooting modes, allowing enthusiasts to make custom adjustments and control images with the flexibility of a DSLR camera. It also comes with an XGA OLED (2,359K dot) TruFinder electronic view-finder,  7.5 cm (3.0″) Xtra Fine LCD TruBlack LCD screen, and allows manual focus during video shooting. The Sony NEX-7 also captures up to 10fps (AF/AE fixed) in speed priority continuous mode. The Sony NEX-7 also comes with an Auto-lock Accessory Shoe, a first for E-mount cameras to extend the use of more accessories for the NEX series.

  • 24.3 effective megapixels Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
  • Quick, responsive autofocus and world’s fastest (0.02 sec) release time lag
  • Quick, versatile new TRINAVI control
  • High-resolution XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ and built-in flash
  • Full HD Movie with 50p/25p, manual focus, full P/A/S/M exposure control and improved audio
  • 10fps continuous shooting (Speed priority continuous mode)

The Sony NEX-7 ultra-compact interchangeable lens digital camera by Sony is available in Asia Pacific, including Singapore, from November 2011.

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