New NEX firmware functions, but NOTHING for the VG10! at DVinfo.net

Steve Mullen · May 29th, 2011, 01:20 AM

Link to new NEX firmware functions, but NOTHING for the VG10!

http://download.sony-asia.com/consum...AE1T100111.pdf

Why am I then not surprised to read:

Shares of Sony today dipped on the confirmed news of a $3.1 billion net loss for its fiscal 2011. The company [had] its THIRD CONSECUTIVE annual loss since it first started trading in Japan in 1958, according to Bloomberg.

Glen Vandermolen · May 29th, 2011, 08:05 AM

But there is a big firmware and software upgrade for the VG10 - it's called the FS100.

heh, sorry, Steve, couldn't resist.

Steve Mullen · May 29th, 2011, 06:49 PM

Actually -- if Sony wanted to -- they could add almost every FS100 FUNCTION via firmware to your VG10. Sure the image quality wouldn't be the same, but all the frame-rates and focus aids could be present. The re-sale value would increase dramatically. I'm sure you would still buy an FS100. You would simply have more money left in the bank because you could get more for your VG10. And, the VG10 buyer would get a better camera.

Cliff Totten · May 30th, 2011, 04:31 PM

What's even more disheartening for a HUGE Sony fan like me is that the "lower" Sony CX700 offers basic peaking and zebra functions. It's sad that our $2000 VG10 is not allowed to have SIMPLE functions that a cheaper $1200 model is allowed to have.

Even the VG10's little brother, the NEX5 gives their owners an expanded zoom function for focus.

Cliff

May 29th, 2011, 01:20 AM	#1
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	New NEX firmware functions, but NOTHING for the VG10! Link to new NEX firmware functions, but NOTHING for the VG10! http://download.sony-asia.com/consum...AE1T100111.pdf Why am I then not surprised to read: Shares of Sony today dipped on the confirmed news of a $3.1 billion net loss for its fiscal 2011. The company [had] its THIRD CONSECUTIVE annual loss since it first started trading in Japan in 1958, according to Bloomberg. __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

May 29th, 2011, 08:05 AM	#2
Glen Vandermolen Space Hipster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,596	Re: New NEX firmware functions, but NOTHING for the VG10! But there is a big firmware and software upgrade for the VG10 - it's called the FS100. heh, sorry, Steve, couldn't resist.

May 29th, 2011, 06:49 PM	#3
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	Re: New NEX firmware functions, but NOTHING for the VG10! Actually -- if Sony wanted to -- they could add almost every FS100 FUNCTION via firmware to your VG10. Sure the image quality wouldn't be the same, but all the frame-rates and focus aids could be present. The re-sale value would increase dramatically. I'm sure you would still buy an FS100. You would simply have more money left in the bank because you could get more for your VG10. And, the VG10 buyer would get a better camera. __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

May 30th, 2011, 04:31 PM	#4
Cliff Totten Trustee Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,197	Re: New NEX firmware functions, but NOTHING for the VG10! What's even more disheartening for a HUGE Sony fan like me is that the "lower" Sony CX700 offers basic peaking and zebra functions. It's sad that our $2000 VG10 is not allowed to have SIMPLE functions that a cheaper $1200 model is allowed to have. Even the VG10's little brother, the NEX5 gives their owners an expanded zoom function for focus. Cliff