Model Features: 24.3MP full-frame 35mm Exmor™ HD CMOS sensor, Full HD 1080/60i/60p/24p, Quad Capsule Spatial Array Surround mic (5.1 channel), A-mount lens compatible via included adapter.
Your filmmaking aspirations just got a serious shot in the arm. Behold a 35mm full-frame sensor in an agile and compact camera, destined to become your go-to tool for fulfilling your creative vision. It's a true breakthrough with a remarkably shallow depth of field for distinctive defocusing–your videos take on a film-like quality that you have to see to believe. Smooth and lifelike tonal gradation. Phenomenal detail in low light. It's all there, with complete manual control and versatility for a vast array of lenses.
The beauty of full frame.
The difference is almost instantly recognizable: Full-frame sensors deliver a truly professional look. With an advanced, 24.3MP full-frame 35mm Exmor™ HD CMOS sensor helping you capture your unique perspective, everything looks better. With a wider view, staggering low-light sensitivity and robust defocusing capabilities thanks to an ultra-shallow depth of field, you can tell your story in dramatic fashion.
Capture Full HD 1080/60i/60p/24p.
It's all about quality. Laser-sharp precision and detail is apparent in everything you shoot–even in dimly-lit environments. This massive leap forward delivers astounding high quality video in Full HD in 24p, 60p and 60i frame-rates plus uncompressed video via the HDMI out. In other words, however you want it, this VG camcorder delivers with impeccable clarity and buttery-smooth motion.
Includes adapter for more lens options.
When it comes to lenses, the more options the better. In addition to E-mount lens compatibility, the LA-EA3 adapter is included in the box for greater creative freedom. With the LA-EA3 you can use A-mount lenses and take full advantage of wide-angle shooting at the lens's designed focal length with no cropping. Put simply, there's an entire landscape of lenses at your disposal that's sure to fit your needs.
XGA OLED viewfinder with eye sensor.
Frame your subject with stellar accuracy with the Tru-Finder™ OLED electronic viewfinder that conveniently turns on as you position your eye against it. 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.
Premium video requires premium sound.
Sound is just as important as image quality. That's where the integrated Quad Capsule Spatial Array 5.1ch surround microphone comes in. Now you can record with forward and rearward directivity as well as 5.1-channel surround sound with impressively low noise and high clarity. A new Multi Interface Shoe allows attachment of an optional XLR adapter kit for even more sound-capture versatility.
Direct manual buttons: Iris, Gain and Shutter.
Control it all with convenience, speed and most all, accuracy. while shooting video via a control dial or easy-access buttons. With full manual control of Iris, gain and shutter you will be able to adapt to almost any lighting condition to get the best shot. Now you can adjust the levels on the fly to create the ideal footage for your masterpiece.
The Sony NEX-VG900 interchangeable lens Handycam® camcorder features a 24.3MP full-frame 35mm sensor for high-quality HD video with a truly professional look. This nimble, compact camera boasts a remarkably shallow depth of field for impressive defocusing, gifting your movies with a gorgeous film-like quality. Shoot video in Full HD 24p, 60p or 60i, and take advantage of superb low-light performance, smooth and lifelike tonal gradation, impeccable detail and full manual control of iris, grain and shutter. Compatible with E-mount lenses; compatible with A-mount lenses via the included adapter.
Full Frame Advantage
The NEX-VG900 includes the LA-EA3 adaptor to mount any A-mount lens with the full-frame sensor advantage.10 Capture the full angle of view as well as allowing manual focus to be used for cinematic follow focus effects. When using E-mount or A-mount DT lenses, the NEX-VG900 automatically switches to APS-C mode.
Comprehensive Manual Control
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.
Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum 124
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
Multi-Interface Shoe
The NEX-VG900 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.
Anti-Dust Technology
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.
24.3MP 35mm Full Frame Sensor
A whole new world of high-quality images are realized through the 24.3MP effective 35mm full-frame sensor, a normal sensor range of ISO 100 – 32000, and a sophisticated balance of high resolving power, gradation and low noise.
XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ EVF w/ eye sensor
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.
Direct power zoom w/ variable zoom speed control
The NEX-VG900 was built with an all new powered zoom seesaw lever for variable and constant speed electronic zooming. The easily accessible lever support 2x electronic zoom that can be used with both variable and fixed focal length lenses.
Advanced controls with expanded focus, zebra, and peaking
The NEX-VG900 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.
Picture Effects
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)
Removable Flash Media slot
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).
Uncompressed HDMI® Output
Easily record Full 1080 HD uncompressed clean-screen video files to external recording devices via an HDMI® connection in 24p, 60p and 60i frame-rates.
Quad Capsule Spatial Array Stereo Microphone
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.
Mic/Headphone jacks
Dedicated mic and headphone inputs allow for attachment of external microphones (like optional shotgun microphone ECM-CG50 for pin point sound recording) and headphones to monitor sound.
Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active Mode
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode built-in supplied lens compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video.
25-point Auto Focus
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.
Product Specifications
Convenience Features(details)
Media Format
Quick Format (Initialize) : Memory Card
Recording
Still Image Mode : JPEG/JPEG+RAW/RAW
Still Image Size 3:2 : L (24.0M): 6000 x 4000 M (10.3M): 3936 x 2624 S (4.6M): 2640 x 1760
Video Mode : HD PS: Approx.28Mbps/FX:Approx.24Mbps /FH:Approx.17Mbps/ HQ:Approx.9Mbps/ LP:Approx.5Mbps; STD HQ: 9Mbps
Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 5.1ch, Dolby® Digital 5.1Creator; Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo
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))
USB Port(s) : mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
Imaging Sensor : 35mm Full-Frame Exmor HD CMOS sensor(35.8 x 23.9mm)
Pixel Gross : Approx. 24.3 megapixels
Exposure System
Picture Effect(s) : Movie and Still:Posterization,Pop color,Retro Photo, Partial Color, High constrastMonochrome, Toy Camera; Still Only:Soft Focus,Miniature
White Balance Mode : Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor/WB Temp
Convenience Features
Quick On : Yes
Self Timer : Approx.10sec.(Still Image)
Red-Eye Reduction : Yes(On/Off)
Date / Time Stamp : Yes(Rec Date and Time, Camera info)
View & Index : Event
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
Erase/Protect : Yes/Yes
Manual/Auto Lens Cover : Manual
Media/Battery Indicator : Yes(recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes(recordable time, remaining capacity)
Multiple Language Display : English, Simplified English, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish
Remote Commander(RMT-835 with Battery(CR2025)) (1)
Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-FV70) (1)
Component A/V Cable (1)
Body cap (1)
Large eye cup (1)
Operating Guide(1)
AC Adaptor (1)
A/V Connecting Cable (1)
Mount Adaptor(LA-EA3) (1)
CD-ROM("Handycam" Application Software) (1)
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