Sony NEX-VG900E/PRO camcorder

The VG900 camcorder boasts a formidable 24.3-megapixel 35mm full-frame sensor, capturing expansive vistas with vibrant detail and nuanced color reproduction. Equipped with manual controls for iris, shutter speed, and gain, adjustments can be swiftly made while filming. Adaptability is key, with compatibility for a diverse array of lenses, including E-mount options with manual or power zoom, or full-frame A-mount lenses via the included lens adapter, offering unparalleled creative flexibility.

Ensure pristine audio capture with the precision Quad Capsule Spatial Array Microphone, delivering stereo or 5.1 channel surround sound. For expanded recording capabilities and enhanced audio fidelity, the XLR-K1M XLR adaptor kit, comprising the XLR-A1M adaptor and ECM-XM1 bidirectional monaural microphone, is also provided.

Featuring a high-resolution 35mm full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor with 24.3 effective megapixels, the camcorder faithfully reproduces tonal gradations, rendering lifelike images with remarkable accuracy. Embrace cinematic aesthetics with support for 24p recordings and RAW still images, empowered by Cinema Tone controls for added depth and detail, even in low-light environments.

Unleash your creativity with interchangeable lenses, facilitated by the supplied LA-EA3 lens adaptor, enabling seamless integration with both Sony A-mount and E-mount lenses. Whether capturing classic movies or dynamic action sequences, the 35mm Full Frame sensor offers versatility, supporting various frame rates including 25p, 50i, 50p, and the cinematic standard of 24p.

Included with the camcorder is the XLR-K1M XLR audio adaptor kit, featuring the XLR-K1M adaptor and ECM-XM1 bidirectional monaural microphone, further enhancing audio recording capabilities for professional-grade sound quality.

Accessory In the Box

• Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-FV70) (1)
• AC Adaptor (1)
• Power Cord (1)
• Component A/V Cable (1)
• A/V Connecting Cable (1)
• USB Cable (1)
• Body cap (1)
• Mount Adaptor(LA-EA3) (1)
• Battery cover (1)
• Wind screen (1)
• Large eye cup (1)
• CD-ROM("Handycam" Application Software) (1)
• Remote Commander(RMT-835 with Battery(CR2025)) (1)
• "Operating Guide" (1)

Specification

Camera

Camera Type: Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Lens Compatibility: Sony E-Mount lens

Lens Mount Type: E-Mount

Colors: (B)Black

Imaging Sensor

Imaging Sensor: 35mm Full-Frame Exmor HD CMOS sensor(35.8 x 23.9mm)

Processor: BIONS image processor

Anti Dust: Charge protection coating on Filter

Pixel Gross: Approx. 24.7 megapixels

Effective Picture Resolution:

Approx. 24.3 megapixels (3:2 Still)

Approx. 20.3 megapixels (16.9 movie)

Color Filter System: RGB Primary color filters

APS-C compatible mode: Yes (Auto/On/Off)

Focal Length Conversion Factor: 1.0 x (Full Frame)/1.5 x (APS-C)

Recording

Media Type:

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark 2)

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™

Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™

SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)

Still Image File Format: DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible

Still Image Mode: JPEG/JPEG+RAW/RAW

Still Image Max Effective: 24.0 megapixels

Still Image Size(Photo Mode):

24.0 megapixels 3:2 Full size (6000 x 4000)

20.3 megapixels 16:9 Full size (6000 x 3376)

10.3 megapixels 3:2 Full size (3936 x 2624)

8.7 megapixels 16:9 Full size (3936 x 2216)

4.6 megapixels 3:2 Full size (2640 x 1760)

3.9 megapixels 16:9 Full size (2640 x 1488)

10.3 megapixels 3:2 APS-C size (3936 x 2624)

8.7 megapixels 16:9 APS-C size (3936 x 2216)

4.6 megapixels 3:2 APS-C size (2640 x 1760)

3.9 megapixels 16:9 APS-C size (2640 x 1488)

2.0 megapixels 3:2 APS-C size (1728 x 1152)

1.7 megapixels 16:9 APS-C size (1728 x 976)

Video Format:

HD:MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD™ ver.2.0 format compatible

STD:MPEG2-PS

Video Mode(Resolution):

HD:1920x1080/50p, 25p, 24p, 50i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/50i (HQ,LP)

STD:720x576/50i

Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate/VBR):

HD PS:Approx.28Mbps/FX:Approx.24Mbps/FH:Approx.17Mbps/HQ:Approx.9Mbps/LP:Approx.5Mbps

STD HQ:9Mbps

Video Signal:

HD:HDTV 1080/50p, 25p, 24p, 50i

STD:PAL color, CCIR standards(NTSC color, EIA standards at 24p)

Progressive Mode: HD:50p/25p/24p, Progressive recording

Audio Format: Dolby® Digital 5.1ch, Dolby® Digital 5.1Creator / Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo

Microphone/Speaker: Built-in Microphone / Monoral Speaker

Wind Position: Yes (Auto)

Wind Noise Reduction: Yes (Off/On)

Mic Level Control: Yes (31 steps)

Viewfinder

Type: Swivel EVF 1.3cm(0.5 type) 2359kdots

Diopter Adjustment: Yes

Field of View: 100%

Color Temp. Adjust: Yes

LCD Display

LCD Type: 3.0 Xtra Fine LCD™ 270 degree swivel display

Touch Panel: Yes

Angle Adjustment: Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.

Brightness Control: Yes(Menu)

Coverage: 100%

Live View: Yes

Real time image-adjustment display: Exposure Compensation, WB

Histogram: Yes

Grid Display: Yes(Off/On)

Focus Control

Focus System: Contrast AF

Focus Points: 25 points

AF Modes: Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus

Focal plane phase detection AF: Yes(Contrast AF Assist at Still & 24p,25p movie Stand-by mode with several A-mount lens)

Direct Manual Focus: Yes

Focus Area: Multi Point AF(25 points)

Manual Focus Assist: Magnified display for precise manual focus / Peaking Display

Focus Features: Tracking Focus

Exposure System

Metering Modes: Multi-segment, touch spot

Metering: 99 Segment metering from CMOS image sensor

Metering Sensitivity: EV- 2 -17EV ( at ISO100 conversion with F1.4 lens)

Exposure Compensation: AE Shift(Dial/Touch Panel)

Exposure Settings: Auto / Flexible Spot(Touch Panel) / Yes

ISO: Still Mode Only: Auto(100 to 6400),Manual(100 to 25600)

Backlight Compensation: Yes(Auto)

Noise Reduction: Yes

White Balance Mode: Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor/WB Temp

WB Shift: Yes(G7-M7 15steps, A7-B7 15steps)

Color temperature: -

Minimum Illumination: 8 lux (1/50 Shutter Speed F3.5)

Manual Exposure Assist: Zebra Pattern Display

Zoom Control

Digital Zoom: Yes (x2.0)

Power Zoom Control: Yes

Zoom Lever: Yes

Zoom Speed: Variable/Fix max32Steps

Drive System

Drive Mode: Photo Mode: Single-shot/Continuous/Bracket 0.3EV/Bracket 0.7EV

Shutter Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

Continuous Shooting Speed: 3fps

Self-timer: Approx. 10 sec. (Still Image)

Shutter Speed Auto Control Range: 1/48-1/10000 (movie_24p), 1/50-1/10000 (movie_other), 30s-1/8000 (Still)

Shutter Speed (Manual Shutter): 1/3-1/10000 (movie), 30s-1/8000 (Still)

Convenience Features

Enlarged Still Image Playback: Yes

Built-in USB Cable: -

Quick On: Yes

Manual/Auto Lens Cover: Manual

S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes (Touch Panel, S/S Only)

Red Eye Reduction: Yes (On/Off)

Digital Picture Effects/Picture Effects: -/(Movie and Still: Posterization, Pop color, Retro Photo, Partial Color, High contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera) (Still Only: Soft Focus, Miniature)

Date/Time Stamp: Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info)

Erase/Protect: Yes/Yes

Media/Battery Indicator: Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity)

On Screen Main Indicators: Zoom Position, Flash Status, Recording/Playback/Editing Media, Recording Status, Recording Mode, Recording Image Quality (HD/STD), Photo Size, AE Parameters, Histogram

Multiple Language Display: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Portuguese, Greek, Thai, Czech, Hungarian

Menu Customization: -

Power Save Mode: Auto Shut-off (5 minutes)

Still Image Playback Options: Slide Show

Remote Control: Yes

Self Recording: Yes

One Touch Disc Burn: Yes (Menu)

Color Slow Shutter: -

Advanced Features

Audio Level Display: Yes

Anti Motion Blur: -

Auto High Dynamic Range: -

Pre-installed "PMB Portable": -

Cinematone: Yes

Assignable Dial: Yes (Exposure/AE Shift/WB Temp./WB B-A/WB G-M Set)

Embedded GPS: -

Face Detection: Yes

Priority Setting (for Face Detection): Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority

Smile Shutter: -

Golf Shot: -

Smooth Slow Rec: -

Intelligent Auto: -

View&Index: Event

NightShot® infrared System: -

x.v.Color™: -

Shockproof: -

Flash:

Flash Type: Multi interface Shoe

Flash Metering System: Pre-flash TTL

Flash Modes: Auto/Forced/Slow Sync./Rear Sync./Prohibited

Flash Compensation: Yes (+/-2EV, 1/3EV Step)

Interface

Memory Card Slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible

STD Output: Composite Video Out (A/V connecting cable(supplied))

STD Output: Component Video Out (Component A/V cable(supplied))

STD Output: S Video Out (A/V connecting cable with S Video(sold separately))

HD Output: HDMI Out (mini)(sold separately)

HD Output: Component Video Out (Component A/V cable(supplied))

3D HD Output: -

USB Port(s): mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)(Read only)

BRAVIA® Sync™: -

PhotoTV HD: Yes

DVDirect: Yes (DVD Writer supported(sold separately))

Headphone Jack: Stereo Minijack

Microphone Input: Stereo Minijack

Direct Copy: Yes

Accessory Shoe: Yes (Multi Interface Shoe)

Docking Station: -

PictBridge Compatible: -

DC IN: Yes

Remote Terminal: integrated into A/V Remote terminal

HDMI Terminal: Yes (mini)

A/V Remote Terminal: Video/S Video/Audio/Component Out/Remote

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.)(WxHxD including supplied battery): 105mm x 130mm x 223mm / 4 1/4in x 5 1/8in x 8 7/8in

Dimensions (Approx.)(WxHxD including supplied battery with mount adaptor LA-EA3): 105mm x 130mm x 227mm / 4 1/4in x 5 1/8in x 8 7/8in

Weight (Approx.) (Main unit only): 825g / 1lb 13oz

Weight (Approx.) (Total): 1030g(NP-FV70(supplied battery)) / 2lb 4oz(NP-FV70(supplied battery)) / 1130g(NP-FV100) / 2lb 7oz(NP-FV100)

Power

Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (V Series) NP-FV70/FV100

Charge on camcorder (Charging time with supplied Battery): Yes (Approx. 3h 15min)

Power Consumption (in View Finder Operation):

HD: 5.2W

STD: 5.0W

Power Consumption (in LCD Operation):

HD: 4.7W

STD: 4.5W

Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)