SONY NEX-VG10
LUXORPYRAMID
20 Jul 2010 21:14
See low light performance at 02:37 on this promo video.
http://www.vimeo.com/groups/nexvg10/videos/13483485
http://www.vimeo.com/groups/nexvg10/videos/13483485
jason
20 Jul 2010 23:52
Luxor
The SONY NEX-VG10 has to many draw backs for use at weddings or indoor special events such as no remote input (lanc), no XLR inputs and manual focus. Most videographers doing weddings, receptions or indoor special events have no need for interchangeable lenses.
If all one is looking for is the length of shooting time there are better choices available if one has the money.
Here's the difference between a camcorder and a SLR camera and low light.
Specifications for video cameras such as camcorders and surveillance cameras often include a minimum illuminance level in lux at which the camera will record a satisfactory image. A camera with good low-light capability will have a lower lux rating. Still cameras do not use such a specification, since longer exposure times can generally be used to make pictures at very low illuminance levels, as opposed to the case in video cameras where a maximum exposure time is generally set by the frame rate.
The SONY NEX-VG10 has to many draw backs for use at weddings or indoor special events such as no remote input (lanc), no XLR inputs and manual focus. Most videographers doing weddings, receptions or indoor special events have no need for interchangeable lenses.
If all one is looking for is the length of shooting time there are better choices available if one has the money.
Here's the difference between a camcorder and a SLR camera and low light.
Specifications for video cameras such as camcorders and surveillance cameras often include a minimum illuminance level in lux at which the camera will record a satisfactory image. A camera with good low-light capability will have a lower lux rating. Still cameras do not use such a specification, since longer exposure times can generally be used to make pictures at very low illuminance levels, as opposed to the case in video cameras where a maximum exposure time is generally set by the frame rate.
dnavarrojr
21 Jul 2010 00:05
Gary,
I agree with your assessment. However, the NEX-VG10 actually does continuous auto-focus with supported Sony/Minolta lenses.
Given the poor low light, the use of interlaced, and lack of variable frame rates, I'm betting their target market is small television production studios who want interchangeable lenses and have total lighting control in their studio.
I agree with your assessment. However, the NEX-VG10 actually does continuous auto-focus with supported Sony/Minolta lenses.
Given the poor low light, the use of interlaced, and lack of variable frame rates, I'm betting their target market is small television production studios who want interchangeable lenses and have total lighting control in their studio.
jason
21 Jul 2010 00:42
Dave,
Your right about the auto focus. Can't rely on B&H for the correct info.
Your right about the auto focus. Can't rely on B&H for the correct info.
LUXORPYRAMID
21 Jul 2010 23:34
So, are you saying that this camera is worse than the $700 NX-5 in low light?
jason
22 Jul 2010 00:34
Luxor,
As event videographer NEX-VG10 does not appeal to me for the reason already expressed. For special events I would like to have had the NX5U if I had known it was coming out before I had purchase the FX1000 and it would have only cost $800.00 more. Such is hind sight.
As one who also shoots stock I'd prefer T2i as a second camera for footage I couldn't get with the FX1000. The 12 min, time limit per clip is not a problem as most of my clips are no longer than 1 minute. One can do a lot in 12 minutes even interviews.
As event videographer NEX-VG10 does not appeal to me for the reason already expressed. For special events I would like to have had the NX5U if I had known it was coming out before I had purchase the FX1000 and it would have only cost $800.00 more. Such is hind sight.
As one who also shoots stock I'd prefer T2i as a second camera for footage I couldn't get with the FX1000. The 12 min, time limit per clip is not a problem as most of my clips are no longer than 1 minute. One can do a lot in 12 minutes even interviews.
JHDT_Productions
27 Aug 2010 10:04
Review of the camera.
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/camcorders/vg10.shtml
I was thinking of getting this to replace my FX-1 but not after this review.
No powered zoom control, no focus conformation, no exposure meter, ie: zebra, flashing overexposure etc.
Interlaced is still confusing with it shooting in 30p but putting it in an interlaced package??
Pretty upsetting for Sony to put out a camera like this.
I'll wait for what Canon comes out with in the form of a true camcorder body with an APS-C sensor.
Jake
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/camcorders/vg10.shtml
I was thinking of getting this to replace my FX-1 but not after this review.
No powered zoom control, no focus conformation, no exposure meter, ie: zebra, flashing overexposure etc.
Interlaced is still confusing with it shooting in 30p but putting it in an interlaced package??
Pretty upsetting for Sony to put out a camera like this.
I'll wait for what Canon comes out with in the form of a true camcorder body with an APS-C sensor.
Jake