2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specifications
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... These compact, high-performance lenses are windows to a new world of ultra-compact APS-C format Sony camera and camcorder bodies, delivering big-camera image quality and features in both stills and movies. They have been designed from Sony camcorders that attest to be used with the newest generation of imaging freedom and quality. In...
... These compact, high-performance lenses are windows to a new world of ultra-compact APS-C format Sony camera and camcorder bodies, delivering big-camera image quality and features in both stills and movies. They have been designed from Sony camcorders that attest to be used with the newest generation of imaging freedom and quality. In...
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... for tips on how to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Refer to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook. US Index Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be also found in addition to use Adobe Reader. You can search for an item by keyword using your... camcorder to the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Read the "Handycam" Handbook in the Operating Guide and the "PMB Help" that item...
... for tips on how to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Refer to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook. US Index Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be also found in addition to use Adobe Reader. You can search for an item by keyword using your... camcorder to the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Read the "Handycam" Handbook in the Operating Guide and the "PMB Help" that item...
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... to format the memory card with your recordings on a TV, you must place the camcorder under the sun for illustrating the operating procedures. Black points White, red, blue or green points Viewfinder LCD Screen Lens (NEX-VG20H) Lens hood (NEX-VG20H) Built-in low light conditions, such as at dusk. Do not...
... to format the memory card with your recordings on a TV, you must place the camcorder under the sun for illustrating the operating procedures. Black points White, red, blue or green points Viewfinder LCD Screen Lens (NEX-VG20H) Lens hood (NEX-VG20H) Built-in low light conditions, such as at dusk. Do not...
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...which the images can be available in a malfunction of the camcorder. When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the memory card of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be saved depend on battery pack/AC ...Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor...
...which the images can be available in a malfunction of the camcorder. When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the memory card of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be saved depend on battery pack/AC ...Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor...
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... recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 31) or the access lamp (p. 28) are subject to play back or may be lost, or..., the memory card may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to change without notice. Notes on use Do not do any of your camcorder and accessories are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the...
... recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 31) or the access lamp (p. 28) are subject to play back or may be lost, or..., the memory card may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to change without notice. Notes on use Do not do any of your camcorder and accessories are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the...
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...the focus on the background in order to make high-definition movies more comfortably. High-performance microphone The camcorder adopts an array microphone system that is equipped with the NEX-VG20H has an optical camera-shake compensation mechanism (Active mode), and can choose the right lens for the... the E-mount system for recording movies. Its sensor area is about 20 times as large as well. The camcorder creates the correct sound localization by Sony. This allows you to 11 times. You can also zoom up to use aperture priority/shutter speed priority/full-manual exposure ...
...the focus on the background in order to make high-definition movies more comfortably. High-performance microphone The camcorder adopts an array microphone system that is equipped with the NEX-VG20H has an optical camera-shake compensation mechanism (Active mode), and can choose the right lens for the... the E-mount system for recording movies. Its sensor area is about 20 times as large as well. The camcorder creates the correct sound localization by Sony. This allows you to 11 times. You can also zoom up to use aperture priority/shutter speed priority/full-manual exposure ...
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Search image Shooting movies as clear as still images Table of Contents Defocusing the background (46) Adjusting the color (72) Focusing manually (41) In better brightness (73) Search image Shooting like film image (80) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand Preventing camera shake (76) Following a moving subject (75) Index Shooting in low angle (45) US
Search image Shooting movies as clear as still images Table of Contents Defocusing the background (46) Adjusting the color (72) Focusing manually (41) In better brightness (73) Search image Shooting like film image (80) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand Preventing camera shake (76) Following a moving subject (75) Index Shooting in low angle (45) US
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... this first 3 Notes on use 5 Features of this unit 6 Search image 7 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 12 All models 12 NEX-VG20H 13 Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories 14 Attaching the lens 14 Attaching the Wind Screen 14 Step 3: Charging the battery pack 15 Step ... The viewfinder 26 Step 7: Inserting a memory card 28 Recording/Playback Recording 30 Recording movies 31 Shooting photos 32 Playback on the camcorder 34 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 36 Viewing photos 37 Playing images on a TV 38 List of connection 38 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 40 ...
... this first 3 Notes on use 5 Features of this unit 6 Search image 7 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 12 All models 12 NEX-VG20H 13 Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories 14 Attaching the lens 14 Attaching the Wind Screen 14 Step 3: Charging the battery pack 15 Step ... The viewfinder 26 Step 7: Inserting a memory card 28 Recording/Playback Recording 30 Recording movies 31 Shooting photos 32 Playback on the camcorder 34 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 36 Viewing photos 37 Playing images on a TV 38 List of connection 38 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 40 ...
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... MANUAL dial 46 Adjusting the IRIS 46 Adjusting the Shutter Speed 47 Adjusting Exposure 47 Advanced manual operation 48 Making good use of your camcorder 50 Deleting movies and photos 50 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 51 Dividing a movie 51 Capturing a photo from a movie 52... media device 61 Saving desired movies and photos 62 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder 63 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with such as a Sony DVD writer, etc...64 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 65 ...
... MANUAL dial 46 Adjusting the IRIS 46 Adjusting the Shutter Speed 47 Adjusting Exposure 47 Advanced manual operation 48 Making good use of your camcorder 50 Deleting movies and photos 50 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 51 Dividing a movie 51 Capturing a photo from a movie 52... media device 61 Saving desired movies and photos 62 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder 63 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with such as a Sony DVD writer, etc...64 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 65 ...
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Table of contents Search image Customizing your camcorder Using menus 67 Operating menus 67 Menu lists 68 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 72 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 72 Image ... Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 97 Expected recording time of movies 97 Expected number of recordable photos 98 Using your camcorder abroad 99 Maintenance and precautions 101 About the AVCHD format 101 About the memory card 101 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 102 About handling of...
Table of contents Search image Customizing your camcorder Using menus 67 Operating menus 67 Menu lists 68 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 72 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 72 Image ... Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 97 Expected recording time of movies 97 Expected number of recordable photos 98 Using your camcorder abroad 99 Maintenance and precautions 101 About the AVCHD format 101 About the memory card 101 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 102 About handling of...
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supplied but not attached to camcorder NEX- The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. All models This camcorder (1) Body cap (attached to other models) (1) (p. 18) USB cable (1) (p. 61) Wireless Remote Commander (RMT835) (1) (p. 113) A button-type ...; "PMB" (Software, including "PMB Help") Image Data Converter (RAW development software) "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) Operating Guide (1) US 12 VG20; Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your...
supplied but not attached to camcorder NEX- The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. All models This camcorder (1) Body cap (attached to other models) (1) (p. 18) USB cable (1) (p. 61) Wireless Remote Commander (RMT835) (1) (p. 113) A button-type ...; "PMB" (Software, including "PMB Help") Image Data Converter (RAW development software) "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) Operating Guide (1) US 12 VG20; Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your...
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Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG20H Zoom lens (E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (attached to the camcorder) (1) (p. 18) Lens hood (1) (p. 22) Front lens cap (attached to the lens) (1) (p. 18) Rear lens cap (1) (p. 18) US 13 Index
Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG20H Zoom lens (E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (attached to the camcorder) (1) (p. 18) Lens hood (1) (p. 22) Front lens cap (attached to the lens) (1) (p. 18) Rear lens cap (1) (p. 18) US 13 Index
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Attaching the Wind Screen Use the Wind Screen when you want to the camcorder at the time of Contents Search image Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories Attaching the lens See page 18 for information on attaching the lens. Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). The NEX-VG20 does not come with the Sony logo facing down. Attach the Wind Screen with the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. For NEX-VG20H models, the lens is attached to reduce the wind noise recorded by the microphone. US 14 Index Table of purchase.
Attaching the Wind Screen Use the Wind Screen when you want to the camcorder at the time of Contents Search image Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories Attaching the lens See page 18 for information on attaching the lens. Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). The NEX-VG20 does not come with the Sony logo facing down. Attach the Wind Screen with the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. For NEX-VG20H models, the lens is attached to reduce the wind noise recorded by the microphone. US 14 Index Table of purchase.
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... wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. You cannot attach the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FV30/FV50, even though they are V series. 1 Slide... jack. Step 3: Charging the battery pack Table of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
... wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. You cannot attach the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FV30/FV50, even though they are V series. 1 Slide... jack. Step 3: Charging the battery pack Table of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
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... not discharged. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you charge the battery in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on the LCD screen. Search image Index BATT (battery) release lever To use an electronic voltage transformer. To remove ...the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to 86 °F). Tips See page 97 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source ...
... not discharged. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you charge the battery in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on the LCD screen. Search image Index BATT (battery) release lever To use an electronic voltage transformer. To remove ...the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to 86 °F). Tips See page 97 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source ...
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...socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction. Shut Off], p. 86). Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor... a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 31), the access lamp (p. 28) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp...
...socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction. Shut Off], p. 86). Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor... a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 31), the access lamp (p. 28) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp...
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... instruction manual supplied with that comes with NEX-VG20H (the lens is being extended by its own weight when it . To unlock it, set the switch to the original position. **Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts. Remove the body cap from the camcorder body and the packaging lid from... being transported, etc. Turn the zoom ring back toward the W-end, and slide the switch toward to lock it is attached to the camcorder at the time of the lens. Table of Contents Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to attach a lens using the E 18-200mm F3...
... instruction manual supplied with that comes with NEX-VG20H (the lens is being extended by its own weight when it . To unlock it, set the switch to the original position. **Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts. Remove the body cap from the camcorder body and the packaging lid from... being transported, etc. Turn the zoom ring back toward the W-end, and slide the switch toward to lock it is attached to the camcorder at the time of the lens. Table of Contents Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to attach a lens using the E 18-200mm F3...
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...lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to put the lens on straight. US 19 Index While pushing the lens lightly toward the camcorder body, turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Mounting the lens forcibly may result in the locked position, depending...; There may be some slight movement of Contents Search image Mount the lens by aligning the mounting indexes (white) on the lens and the camcorder body. Mounting indexes (white) Notes When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. Do not use force when...
...lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to put the lens on straight. US 19 Index While pushing the lens lightly toward the camcorder body, turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Mounting the lens forcibly may result in the locked position, depending...; There may be some slight movement of Contents Search image Mount the lens by aligning the mounting indexes (white) on the lens and the camcorder body. Mounting indexes (white) Notes When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. Do not use force when...
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... lens and body cap removed. US 20 Index However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from dusty locations. Do not leave the camcorder body with the anti-dust coating, to prevent dust from adhering to the surface of the image sensor (the part that you hold both of... them. Align the marks. Notes When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camcorder body and adheres to the image sensor. Table of the lens and the camcorder body. Lens release button Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to the...
... lens and body cap removed. US 20 Index However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from dusty locations. Do not leave the camcorder body with the anti-dust coating, to prevent dust from adhering to the surface of the image sensor (the part that you hold both of... them. Align the marks. Notes When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camcorder body and adheres to the image sensor. Table of the lens and the camcorder body. Lens release button Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to the...
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...the lens. Notes Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camcorder body. Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount, so that the ... debris adheres on the image sensor Turn off the camcorder and detach the lens. Table of the blower does not touch the image sensor. Hold the... camcorder's face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camcorder. Do not apply a mechanical shock to the camcorder during cleaning. If you cannot clean the ...
...the lens. Notes Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camcorder body. Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount, so that the ... debris adheres on the image sensor Turn off the camcorder and detach the lens. Table of the blower does not touch the image sensor. Hold the... camcorder's face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camcorder. Do not apply a mechanical shock to the camcorder during cleaning. If you cannot clean the ...
