Sony NEX-VG10 AVCHD E-Mount Lens Camcorder

Steve Mullen · August 29th, 2010, 05:18 PM

good catch!

of course there is a sensor of some type that knows when the lcd is closed. typically a tiny magnet in the door gets close to a Hall sensor. On the jvc folks simply stuck a tiny magnet at the right spot.

you guys with a sony camcorder could try a magnet now!

David Rice · September 5th, 2010, 02:40 PM

I just don't understand the NEX-VG10. Why not just buy a Canon 7D?

Dave Blackhurst · September 5th, 2010, 03:23 PM

Because one wants a VIDEO camera optimized for video rather than a STILL camera with video features... it's a new and unexplored niche, one that may well turn out to be lucrative for Sony. They've also just released new SLT (another new category of camera) cameras using Alpha mount lenses, also more video oriented, although they are still cameras.

I'm still slightly undecided, as I like the looks of the new a55 and have some nice Alpha lenses already, plus the old DSLR is overdue for upgrading, and the DLSR versions of the new cameras have suddenly and mysteriously been "delayed", pre-orders cancelled, and pulled from the Sony site... yet the VG10 is quite the looker...

Bill Koehler · September 5th, 2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Rice

I just don't understand the NEX-VG10. Why not just buy a Canon 7D?

In another part of DVInfo there was a poster asking about using a Canon 60D / 7D / 5D Mark 2.
He wanted to use it for shooting weddings unattended from the back of a church.
Needless to say, the 4 GB / 12 minute limit was a major no-go for him.

Furthurmore, there is a well known issue with most of the above Canon HDSLRs overheating
if used continuously for protracted lengths of time. Using a video camera avoids both of
the above issues.

For my part, looking at the date B&H gives for this camera, it should be available in less than 2 weeks.
I am looking forward to reviews and demo footage.

Lynne Whelden · September 5th, 2010, 07:40 PM

I'm not sure if anyone commented on the fact that some of the long shots with blurred backgrounds had an odd look to the blur. They were more like blurred circles, not a smooth continuous blur. Anybody else see that?

Brian Rhodes · September 7th, 2010, 08:43 AM

May be old news Nikon adapter to be released end of September

Sony NEX-VG10 In the flesh! : Lens Adaptor.Com

Lynne Whelden · September 7th, 2010, 03:05 PM

...maybe they were using one of those telephoto lens with the mirror inside...doesn't that give such circular blurs? I saw from the credits that they had used a number of lenses beside the one supplied.

Adam Letch · September 7th, 2010, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynne Whelden

I'm not sure if anyone commented on the fact that some of the long shots with blurred backgrounds had an odd look to the blur. They were more like blurred circles, not a smooth continuous blur. Anybody else see that?

like if you use mirror lenses for example

Steve Mullen · September 9th, 2010, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Snow

Sony, if you are reading this, please note. If you have a burning desire to artificially cripple the VG10, leave this function alone. I hope the camera you provided to Luminous-landscape for review was an anomaly. LCD or viewfinder selection isn't a 'pro' feature; it's a fundamental function without which the camera will be a pain to use.

So what is the LCD/VF button do?

No one seems to have noticed it!

Michael Murie · September 9th, 2010, 09:48 PM

Where's the LCD/VF button? Did they rename the Finder/LCD button, or is it another button?

Steve Mullen · September 10th, 2010, 05:05 PM

Finder is VF and LCD is LCD. Right?

Twixtor is the program creates 23.98 from 29,97. You use it on your movie.

Richard Killey · September 14th, 2010, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Koehler

In another part of DVInfo there was a poster asking about using a Canon 60D / 7D / 5D Mark 2. He wanted to use it for shooting weddings unattended from the back of a church.
Needless to say, the 4 GB / 12 minute limit was a major no-go for him.

This has been the killer for me as well. I would otherwise love to pick up a 60D, maybe even 2, but that time limit issue ...

When will Canon have a VG10 competitor?

Bill Koehler · September 14th, 2010, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Murie

Where's the LCD/VF button? Did they rename the Finder/LCD button, or is it another button?

Take a look at this picture and know....

http://a.img-dpreview.com/news/1007/...l_NEX-VG10.jpg

Gan Eden · September 15th, 2010, 06:09 AM

Be nice to see it with a square lens hood.

Buba Kastorski · September 15th, 2010, 02:13 PM

does anybody know where I can find online user manual? I hate hard copies,

August 29th, 2010, 05:18 PM	#361
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	good catch! of course there is a sensor of some type that knows when the lcd is closed. typically a tiny magnet in the door gets close to a Hall sensor. On the jvc folks simply stuck a tiny magnet at the right spot. you guys with a sony camcorder could try a magnet now! __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

September 5th, 2010, 07:40 PM	#365
Lynne Whelden Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: williamsport, pa Posts: 604	Regarding the Bali footage... I'm not sure if anyone commented on the fact that some of the long shots with blurred backgrounds had an odd look to the blur. They were more like blurred circles, not a smooth continuous blur. Anybody else see that?

September 7th, 2010, 08:43 AM	#366
Brian Rhodes Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 753	Nikon Lens Adapter May be old news Nikon adapter to be released end of September Sony NEX-VG10 In the flesh! : Lens Adaptor.Com

September 9th, 2010, 09:48 PM	#370
Michael Murie Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 205	Where's the LCD/VF button? Did they rename the Finder/LCD button, or is it another button? __________________ -- www.notesonvideo.com

September 10th, 2010, 05:05 PM	#371
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	Finder is VF and LCD is LCD. Right? Twixtor is the program creates 23.98 from 29,97. You use it on your movie. __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

September 5th, 2010, 02:40 PM	#362
David Rice Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sitka Alaska Posts: 470	I just don't understand the NEX-VG10. Why not just buy a Canon 7D?

September 5th, 2010, 03:23 PM	#363
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Because one wants a VIDEO camera optimized for video rather than a STILL camera with video features... it's a new and unexplored niche, one that may well turn out to be lucrative for Sony. They've also just released new SLT (another new category of camera) cameras using Alpha mount lenses, also more video oriented, although they are still cameras. I'm still slightly undecided, as I like the looks of the new a55 and have some nice Alpha lenses already, plus the old DSLR is overdue for upgrading, and the DLSR versions of the new cameras have suddenly and mysteriously been "delayed", pre-orders cancelled, and pulled from the Sony site... yet the VG10 is quite the looker...

September 7th, 2010, 03:05 PM	#367
Lynne Whelden Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: williamsport, pa Posts: 604	...maybe they were using one of those telephoto lens with the mirror inside...doesn't that give such circular blurs? I saw from the credits that they had used a number of lenses beside the one supplied.

September 15th, 2010, 06:09 AM	#374
Gan Eden Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Golden Outback, Australia Posts: 55	Be nice to see it with a square lens hood.

September 15th, 2010, 02:13 PM	#375
Buba Kastorski Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,414	does anybody know where I can find online user manual? I hate hard copies, __________________ I love this place!