Sony MAY announce on August 24 at DVinfo.net

Steve Mullen · August 2nd, 2011, 05:31 PM

NEW CAMERAS:

VG-20 -> I have zero information other than the expectation a 16MP chip will be used

NEX-5N -> An updated Sony NEX-5 with 16MP sensor

NEX-7 -> has a Fuji X100 viewfinder

MISC:

LA-EA2 with built-in Translucent mirror feeding an AF sensor and AF motor for A-mounts

Vertical Grip VG-C77AM

LENSES:

16-50mm f/2.8 SSM -> may be 17-50mm
Zeiss 24mm f/1.8
Sony 55-210mm f/4-6.3 OSS
Sony 50mm f/1.8 OSS

STILL NO FAST (F2) MEDIUM (20-100mm) ZOOM!

WILL THESE CAMERAS FINALLY HAVE FULL MANUAL CONTROL IN VIDEO MODE?

A77 -> 24 megapixels
A65 -> Has the same 24 Megapixel sensor but less fps

Dylan Couper · August 2nd, 2011, 06:33 PM

I'm not sure it's realistic to expect a f2.0 20-100mm zoom in APS-C/S35 size from any lens manufacturer anytime soon...

Justin Molush · August 2nd, 2011, 07:03 PM

Agreed. Nikon and Canon offer no intermediate zoom that has that range for either APS-C or FF. Best you can hope for is something along the lines of 24-70 f/2.8.

I was surprised when I saw some faster zooms for the GH1/GH2, but then again, its not the size of APS-C, let alone full frame.

Shaun Roemich · August 3rd, 2011, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan Couper

I'm not sure it's realistic to expect a f2.0 20-100mm zoom in APS-C/S35 size from any lens manufacturer anytime soon...

Never mind one that most folks considering this form factor would consider AFFORDABLE...

Glen Vandermolen · August 22nd, 2011, 05:09 AM

Here's the VG20 image, if you believe the article. Looks a lot like the VG10.
And the A77. Very nice looking camera.

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Steve Mullen · August 22nd, 2011, 11:55 AM

16MP Exmor sensor -- wheee
RAW image capture capabilities -- who cares on a video camera

Touch screen -- could be a big deal

Improved audio controls
1920×1080 24p, 60i and 60p video capabilities (AVCHD 2.0) -- will it be native p24 and p60? Is the 60i from a 60Hz sensor. I assume this all good news.

Price should be the same as the current VG-10. Too expensive if I get everything on the NEX-5 for about half the price. The NEX-7 might even offer more at $1300.

Glen Vandermolen · August 24th, 2011, 05:39 AM

The A77 can record 1080/60P and 24P, like the VG20. I believe the NEX-7 can, too.
Are they viable options to the VG20? The A77 can record up to 30 minutes of continuous HD video. But will it be susceptible to overheating, like most HDSLRs? That would be a major drawback to me, especially here in sunny Florida.

Tom Hardwick · September 2nd, 2011, 02:21 AM

Never mind the NX5 having an uprated sensor - let's just give it a decent top screen first, shall we? And while we're at it, can we have a font size bigger than the 1mm high icons we have at present?

Steve Mullen · September 2nd, 2011, 02:35 AM

What's your problem with the LCD?

And there is a great new VF.

August 2nd, 2011, 05:31 PM	#1
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	Sony MAY announce on August 24 NEW CAMERAS: VG-20 -> I have zero information other than the expectation a 16MP chip will be used NEX-5N -> An updated Sony NEX-5 with 16MP sensor NEX-7 -> has a Fuji X100 viewfinder MISC: LA-EA2 with built-in Translucent mirror feeding an AF sensor and AF motor for A-mounts Vertical Grip VG-C77AM LENSES: 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM -> may be 17-50mm Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 Sony 55-210mm f/4-6.3 OSS Sony 50mm f/1.8 OSS STILL NO FAST (F2) MEDIUM (20-100mm) ZOOM! WILL THESE CAMERAS FINALLY HAVE FULL MANUAL CONTROL IN VIDEO MODE? A77 -> 24 megapixels A65 -> Has the same 24 Megapixel sensor but less fps __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

August 2nd, 2011, 06:33 PM	#2
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Re: Sony MAY announce on August 24 I'm not sure it's realistic to expect a f2.0 20-100mm zoom in APS-C/S35 size from any lens manufacturer anytime soon... __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

August 2nd, 2011, 07:03 PM	#3
Justin Molush Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 388	Re: Sony MAY announce on August 24 Agreed. Nikon and Canon offer no intermediate zoom that has that range for either APS-C or FF. Best you can hope for is something along the lines of 24-70 f/2.8. I was surprised when I saw some faster zooms for the GH1/GH2, but then again, its not the size of APS-C, let alone full frame.

August 22nd, 2011, 05:09 AM	#5
Glen Vandermolen Space Hipster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,596	Re: Sony MAY announce on August 24 Here's the VG20 image, if you believe the article. Looks a lot like the VG10. And the A77. Very nice looking camera. sonyalpharumors \| Blog \| Categories \| Rumors

August 22nd, 2011, 11:55 AM	#6
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	Re: Sony MAY announce on August 24 16MP Exmor sensor -- wheee RAW image capture capabilities -- who cares on a video camera Touch screen -- could be a big deal Improved audio controls 1920×1080 24p, 60i and 60p video capabilities (AVCHD 2.0) -- will it be native p24 and p60? Is the 60i from a 60Hz sensor. I assume this all good news. Price should be the same as the current VG-10. Too expensive if I get everything on the NEX-5 for about half the price. The NEX-7 might even offer more at $1300. __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

August 24th, 2011, 05:39 AM	#7
Glen Vandermolen Space Hipster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,596	Re: Sony MAY announce on August 24 The A77 can record 1080/60P and 24P, like the VG20. I believe the NEX-7 can, too. Are they viable options to the VG20? The A77 can record up to 30 minutes of continuous HD video. But will it be susceptible to overheating, like most HDSLRs? That would be a major drawback to me, especially here in sunny Florida.

September 2nd, 2011, 02:21 AM	#8
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	Re: Sony MAY announce on August 24 Never mind the NX5 having an uprated sensor - let's just give it a decent top screen first, shall we? And while we're at it, can we have a font size bigger than the 1mm high icons we have at present?

September 2nd, 2011, 02:35 AM	#9
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	Re: Sony MAY announce on August 24 What's your problem with the LCD? And there is a great new VF. __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c