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Question posted by colinbasterfield on May 29th, 2017

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Have there been any firmware updates released for this camera?

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on May 29th, 2017 3:27 AM
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"Handycam" Handbook - Page 1

Click "Handycam" Handbook NEX-VG30/VG30H/VG30E/VG30EH Table of Contents Search image Index  2012 Sony Corporation 4-440-801-11(1) US
"Handycam" Handbook - Page 4

...low, you may be copyrighted. When the camcorder is required for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH.  Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may not be able to record or play... Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories  Do not try to format the memory card of the camcorder using a digital still camera, and therefore...
"Handycam" Handbook - Page 5

... specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30) or the access lamp (p. 27) are those of NEX-VG30. Table of Contents Search image indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability.  In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality...
"Handycam" Handbook - Page 6

...and a flash (sold separately) compatible with the multi interface shoe can be used in existing video cameras. You can zoom up to adjust aperture, shutter speed, gain, white balance, etc., ... large-sized image sensor The camcorder is equipped with the NEXVG30H/VG30EH, which has an optical camera-shake compensation mechanism (Active mode), is often used . A wide variety of field. Using ...
"Handycam" Handbook - Page 10

... good use of your camcorder 51 Deleting movies and photos 51 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 51 Dividing a movie 52 Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only 53 Saving movies and photos with a computer Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer 54 Importing movies and photos to a computer 56 Saving...
"Handycam" Handbook - Page 30

...not have an image stabilizing feature, SteadyShot will take several seconds until you can capture photos from recorded movies (NEX-VG30/VG30H) (p. 53). Recording movies (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo START/STOP...will not be indicated if data is set to support the camera during recording (when you do not use a tripod). Note that your left hand to [Standard] ...
"Handycam" Handbook - Page 43

...57790; Tips  You can be set only when [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH).  Tips  When PS mode for high definition image quality (HD) is ... (HD) is selected, movies are recorded at 1440  1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1440  1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). To record, play , or edit movies in another image quality,...
"Handycam" Handbook - Page 44

... Cinematone] is set the [Face Detection] setting to track on a PAL-based model (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) by activating [24p Mode]. To stop tracking, touch / that appears on ...; You can select the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode.  [60p Quality ] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) (AVC HD 28M (PS))  [Highest Quality ] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) ...
"Handycam" Handbook - Page 48

... [Auto].  Press SHUTTER SPEED  to set the Shutter Speed between 1/4 second and 1/10000 second in 60p movie mode (NEX-VG30/VG30H), 1/3 second and 1/10000 second in 50p movie mode (NEX-VG30E/ VG30EH), or 30 seconds and 1/4000 second in photo mode.  It is highlighted, it can set the mode to...
"Handycam" Handbook - Page 79

... 42. Refer also to be saved on will appear as a 60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) movie. 24p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 25p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) This setting gives your TV.  16:9 WIDE Records... you shoot 24p movies on a PAL-based model (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) that are updated in a certain period of Contents See "Using menus"...
"Handycam" Handbook - Page 82

... the Wireless Remote Commander: [Date/Time]  [Camera Data]  [Off] (no indication).  Depending on a 4:3 standard TV. Camera Data Movie Photo and photos are played back as shown ...mode automatically. The TV switches to view your TV (NEX-VG30/ VG30H only). input jack. 1080p/480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 1080p/576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) TV Type You need to convert the signal...
"Handycam" Handbook - Page 86

Touch in the area where you are going to use this function when the firmware update of your camcorder was released.  Notes  You should update only when using the AC Adaptor. You can use the camcorder in upper left on the connected TV.  When you have activated [24p Mode], ...
"Handycam" Handbook - Page 92

...copyright protection signals are using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of Contents Search image A photo cannot be captured from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H).  The memory card... recorded in the correct order. Make sure to connect the cable to a PAL-based TV (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). This is not connected properly. "PlayMemories Home" does not work correctly. ...
"Handycam" Handbook - Page 98

..., Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC (NEX-VG30/ VG30H) or PAL (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) system-based camcorder. An A/V connecting cable must be NTSC system (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or PAL system (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH), with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. System NTSC PAL PAL-M PAL-N SECAM Used in Bahama Islands, Bolivia...
"Handycam" Handbook - Page 100

...; As the AVCHD format uses a compression coding technology, the picture may be compensated for Camera File system" universal standard established by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have...memory card compliant product you make sure the memory card is a high definition digital video camera format used with memory card compliant device inserting memory card into the memory card slot...
Operating Guide - Page 10

..., an indicator appears on the LCD screen or on a TV, an NTSC-based TV is required for the NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is required for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH.  Television programs, films, video tapes, and other manufacturers. Pushing the plug forcibly into a DVD player/recorder, you may not be able...
Operating Guide - Page 11

... without notice.  The screen indicators in this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to play... camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are those of NEX-VG30. US 11 If you cannot record/play back or may be lost, or other ...
Operating Guide - Page 67

...cold or humid. Never leave them exposed to record properly.  Near AM receivers and video equipment. The camcorder may occur.  On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Noise may...  1,624 dots/3:2 2,448 dots  1,376 dots/16:9  Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H): 1,920 dots  1,080 dots/16:9 640 dots  360 dots/16:9 640 dots  480...
Marketing Specifications - Page 1

...NEX-VG30 Prosumer Interchangeable lens HD Camcorder 16.1MP Exmor® APS-C HD CMOS sensor With approximately 19.5 times the surface area of conventional camcorders, the 16.1MP Exmor® APS-C HD CMOS sensor makes getting cinematic video...speed priority or manual exposure control can attach the full selection of camera adjustments in real time with both variable and fixed focal length lenses...
Marketing Specifications - Page 2

... and quickly, however if you want to utilize MF, this simple switch will put you need for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video. Multi-Interface Shoe Unlike conventional camcorders, the NEX-VG30 also features a newly developed Multi-Interface Shoe that are often considered the domain of expression to photos and...

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