The Sony NEX-VG30EH PAL Camcorder with 18-200mm Power Zoom Lens is an interchangeable lens camera for cinematic video in Full HD 1080p and DSLR quality still photographs. The camera features a 16.1MP Exmor APS-C sized CMOS sensor, an XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF, a Quad Capsule Spatial Array Microphone, and the BIONZ image processor. In addition, Sony's E-mount provides an interface for interchangeable lenses. NEX-VG30 presents a significant upgrade from Sony's NEX-VG20, adding a seesaw lever for power zoom, a Multi Interface shoe, a much improved electronic viewfinder, Picture Effects and the option for an external XLR adapter (sold separately).
Media Format | Quick Format (Initialize): Memory Card |
Camera Type | Interachangeable lens HD Camcorder |
Lens Mount | E-mount |
Imaging Sensor | Imaging Sensor: Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 x 15.6mm) Processor: BIONZ Image processor Anti Dust: Charge protection coating on Filter Pixel Gross: Approx. 16.7 megapixels Color Filter System: RGB Primary color filters Focal Length Conversion Factor: 1.5x |
Lens (SEL18200 included) | Lens Type: E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS (SELP18200) Aperture : Circular Aperture (Max.): F3.5 (wide end) - F6.3 (tele end) Aperture (Min.): F22 (wide end) - F40 (tele end) Optical Zoom : 11.1x Focal Length (35mm equiv.): Photo Mode: 27mm-300mm / Video Mode: 32.4mm-360mm Filter Diameter: 67mm Angle of View: 76° Aspheric Elements: 4 (5 surface) Digital Zoom: Yes (x2.0) Direct Manual Focus: Yes Focal Distance: f = 18 - 200mm (f = 23/32" - 7 7/8") |
Lens (SEL18200 included) cont. | Lens Groups-Elements: 12 groups, 17 elements (5 aspheric surfaces, 1 ED-glass element) Lens Mount Type: Sony E-Mount Lens Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/Active mode (included SELP18200 lens) Max Magnification: 0.35x (APS-C) Minimum Focus Distance: 1ft, 0.3m (wide end) - 1.6ft, 0.5m (tele end) Dimensions (Max. Diameter x Length): 3.7 x 3.9", 93.2 x 99mm (wide end) / 3.7 x 6.9", 93.2 x 174mm (tele end) |
Focus Control | Focus System: Contrast AF Focus Area: Multi Point AF (25 points) Focus Features : Tracking Focus Focus Points : 25 points Focus Sensitivity : 0 EV to 20 EV ( at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens) Manual Focus Assist: Magnified display for precise manual focus; Peaking Display |
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) |
SD Video Output | Composite Video Out (A/V connecting cable supplied) Component Video Out (Component A/V cable supplied) S Video Out (A/V connecting cable with S Video (sold separately) |
USB Port | mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP) |
Remote Commander | RMT-835 |
A/V Remote Terminal | Video/S Video/Audio/Component Out/Remote |
Accessory Shoe | Multi interface Shoe |
DC IN | Yes |
DVDirect | Yes (DVD Writer supported, sold separately) |
Direct Copy | Yes |
HD Output | HDMI (mini) |
HDMI Terminal | Yes (mini) |
Headphone Jack | Stereo Minijack |
Memory Card Slot | Single slot accepts: - Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media - SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory card |
Microphone Input | Stereo Minijack |
PhotoTV HD | Yes |
Remote Terminal | Integrated into A/V Remote terminal |
Still Image Mode | JPEG/JPEG+RAW/RAW |
Still Image Size 3:2 | L (16.0M): 4912 x 3264 M (7.1M): 3568 x 2000 S (4.0M): 2448 x 1624 |
Video Recording | HD |
Video Frame Rate | PS: Approx. 28Mbps FX: Approx. 24Mbps FH: Approx. 17Mbps HQ: Approx. 9Mbps LP: Approx. 5Mbps STD HQ: 9Mbps |
Audio Format | Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator; Dolby Digital 2ch stereo |
Microphone Speaker | Built-in Microphone/Monoral Speaker |
Mic Level Control | Yes (31 steps) |
Photo Capture from Movie | 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480), 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360) |
Still Image File Format | DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible |
Still Image Max Effective Resolution | 16.0 megapixels |
Still Image Size (Photo Mode) | L (16.0M): 4912 x 3264 M (7.1M): 3568 x 2000 S (4.0M): 2448 x 1624 |
Video Signal | HD: HDTV 1080/60p, 24p, 60i STD: "PAL" Color, EIA standards |
Wind Noise Reduction | Yes(Off/On) |
Wind Position | Yes (Auto) |
Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type |
Shutter Speeds | Auto: 1/48-1/10000 (movie: 24p), 1/60-1/10000 (movie: other), 30s-1/4000 (Still) Manual: 1/3-1/10000 (movie: 24p), 1/4-1/10000 (movie: other), 30s-1/4000 (Still) |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 6fps |
Drive Mode | Photo Mode: Single-shot/Continuous/Bracket 0.3EV/Bracket 0.7EV |
Self-timer | Approx. 10sec. (Still Image) |
Picture Effects | Movie and Still: Posterization, Pop color, Retro Photo, Partial Color, High constrast, Monochrome, Toy Camera; Still Only: Soft Focus, Miniature |
Noise Reduction | Yes |
Gain Control | Auto/manual (0dB-30dB) |
WB Shift | Yes (G7-M7 15 steps, A7-B7 15 steps) |
Backlight Compensation | Yes (Auto) |
Color Temperature | Yes |
D-Range Optimizer | Yes |
Exposure Compensation | AE Shift(Dial/Touch Panel) |
Exposure Settings | Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel); Manual (Dial) |
ISO | Still Mode Only: Auto, Manual (100 to 25600) |
Manual Exposure Assist | Zebra Pattern Display |
Metering | Still Mode Only: 63 Segment metering from CMOS image sensor |
Metering Modes | Still Mode Only: Multi-segment, touch spot |
Metering Sensitivity | Still Mode Only: 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens) |
Minimum Illumination | 9 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed F3.5) |
White Balance Mode | Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor/WB Temp |
LCD Display | Angle Adjustment - Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg Brightness Control: Yes (Menu) Coverage: 1 Grid Display: Yes (On/off) Histogram: Yes LCD Type: 3.0 Xtra Fine LCD 270 degree swivel display Live View : Yes, (Constant AF Live View) Real-time image adjustment display: Exposure Compensation, WB Touch Panel: Yes |
Viewfinder | Color Temp. Adjust: Yes Diopter Adjustment: Yes Field of View: 1 Type: Swivel EVF 1.3cm (0.5 type) 2359k dots |
Zoom Control | Digital Zoom: Yes (x2.0) Power Zoom Control: Yes Zoom Lever: Yes Zoom Speed: Variable/Fix max 32 Steps |
Software | Supplied Software: Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 included via download to PC4 |
Advanced Features | Assignable Dial: Yes (Exposure/Gain(ISO)/Iris/Shutter Speed/AE Shift/WB Temp./WB B-A/WB G-M Set) Tracking Focus: Yes Audio Level Display: Yes CinemaTone Gamma/Color: Yes x.v.Color: Yes Face Detection: Yes (Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority) Priority Setting (for Face Detection): Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority View & Index: Event |
Convenience Features | Quick On: Yes Self Timer: Approx.10 sec. (Still Image) Red-Eye Reduction: Yes (On/Off) Date / Time Stamp: Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info) View & Index: Event Easy Handycam/Help Function: Yes/Yes Erase/Protect: Yes/Yes Manual/Auto Lens Cover: Manual One Touch Disc Burn: Yes (Menu) S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes (Touch Panel, S/S Only) Still Image Playback Options: Slide Show |
Media/Battery Indicator | Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity) |
Multiple Language Display | English, Simplified English, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish |
Battery Type | InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (V Series) NP-FV70/FV100 |
Power Consumption in Operation | HD: 4.2W (with SELP18200 Lens); STD: 4.0W (with SELP18200 Lens) |
Power Consumption ViewFinder Operation | HD: 4.6W (with SELP18200 Lens); STD: 4.4W (with SELP18200 Lens) |
Charge on Camcorder Time | Approx. 3h 15 min (with supplied battery) |
Power Requirements | 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adapter) |
Dimensions WxHxD | 4.1 x 5.5 x 11.6" (103 x 140 x 294mm) with supplied lens and hood |
Weight | 3.13 lbs (1.4kg) with NP-FV70 supplied battery and SELP-18200 lens |
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