Sony NEX-VG30H Interchangeable Lens Handycam Camcorder with 18-200 f/3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens Kit

Sony NEX-VG30H Features

• 16.1MP Exmor APS-C HD CMOS Sensor for cinematic HD video
• Direct power zoom w/variable zoom speed control
• Sony E-mount 18-200mm OIS image-stabilized zoom lens included
• High contrast XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF w/ eye sensor
• Quad Capsule Spatial Array Surround (5.1) microphone
• Mic/Headphone jacks with audio level control and XLR adapter compatibility
• Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 included via download to PC
• High resolution 16.1MP RAW & JPEG still image capture @ 6fps
• Utilizes Sony E-mount and A-mount (via adapter, sold sep.) lenses
• Comprehensive Manual Control with easy access to control dial
• CinemaTone presets and 24p native recording for cinematic quality video
• Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active Mode
• Advanced controls with expanded focus, zebra, and peaking
• Multi-interface shoe for versatile attachment of accessories
• Make your photos and video pop with Picture Effects
• BIONZ image processor for high speed data processing
• HDMI output
• Analog Output for playback with virtually any monitor
• Direct copy function to Ext. HDD w/o PC for easy & secure archiving
• AF/MF switch for creative control
• Additional record button on grip for easy angled shooting
• Remote Control for ease of use and creative flexibility
• Advanced Anti-Dust Technology helps keep imager clean
• Media Card Slot for Memory Stick Duo and SD media
• 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 with a shallow depth of field video a breeze.
• Sony E-mount 18-200mm OSS image stabilized zoom lens included: The new NEX-VG30H ships with a new Sony E-Mount 3.5-6.3 OSS zoom lens. The new lens provides an 11x zoom ratio for superior versatility. Take advantage of 6 selectable zoom speeds. The result is convenient and smooth zooming for your productions.
• Comprehensive Manual Control: Aperture priority, shutter speed priority or manual exposure control can all be accessed while shooting video via a control dial or easy-access buttons. With extensive manual control of Iris, you will be able to adapt to almost any lighting condition to get the best shot.
• CinemaTone presets and 24p recording for cinematic quality video: For extra control over image expression, CinemaTone technology is used to deepen the color and recreate film-like color tones. Combined with 24p recording, you'll have some of the tools you need to fulfill your need for cinematic expression.
• Optical SteadyShot w/Active Mode: Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode built-in supplied lens compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video.
• Advanced controls with expanded focus, zebra, and peaking: The NEX-VG30 provides advanced capture and control features that are often considered the domain of professional cameras including expanded focus for precise manual focus control, zebra and peaking for precision focus and exposure adjustments.
• Multi-Interface Shoe: Unlike conventional camcorders, the NEX-VG30 also features a newly developed Multi-Interface Shoe that dramatically expands compatibility with Handycam accessories, thus raising the potential for photo/movie shooting. Attach an optional XLR adapter to the Multi-Interface shoe to elevate audio quality.
• Picture Effects: Picture Effects adds a new level of expression to photos and video, making ordinary images and scenes come to life by heightening mood and emphasizing certain attributes. (Movie and Still: Posterization, Pop Photo, Partial Color, High contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera) (Still Only: Soft Focus,Miniature)
• 25-point Auto Focus: Twenty five AF points cover a very wide area of the scene, for accurate focusing even when the subject is far from the center of the frame.
• AF/MF switch for creative control: Whether you're shooting video or still images, the included 18-200mm lens will auto focus quietly and quickly, however if you want to utilize MF, this simple switch will put you in the driver's seat.
• Anti-Dust Technology: Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear pictures. First a static-free coating on the sensor's low-pass filter helps repel dust. Then vibration automatically dislodges dust from the sensor, especially when you're changing lenses in-between video sessions.
• Removable Flash Media slot: For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the media card slot accepts Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media and SD/SDHC/SDXC media (all sold separately).
• XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF w/eye sensor: There's never been anything quite like the Tru-Finder OLED electronic viewfinder. For size, speed and brightness even after sunset, this is a gem. It begins with 2359K dots for amazing resolution and high contrast ratio for incredible depth. OLED reduces motion blur to a bare minimum.
• Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11: Included free of charge via download, Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 allows you to easily add video effects, background music, titles, text, transitions, and much more. Everything you need to create dramatic HD movies like a pro. Share your creations via DVD, Blu-ray Disc media, or upload to the web.
• Direct power zoom w/ variable zoom speed control: The NEX-VG30 was built with an all new powered zoom seesaw lever for variable and constant speed electronic zooming. The easily accessible lever supports 2x digital zoom that can be used with both variable and fixed focal length lenses.
• Quad Capsule Spatial Array Stereo Microphone: High quality video requires high quality audio. The Quad Capsule Spatial Array stereo microphone contains four precision placed microphone capsules that are perfectly angled at 45 degrees to provide exceptional front-side directivity and stereo separation.
• Accepts DSLR A-mount and E-mount lenses: Using the LA-EA2 adapter (sold separately), you can attach the full selection of A- and E-mount system lenses, which includes all current models, dozens of Minolta A-mount lenses, and an installed base of millions of lenses worldwide. An LA-EA1 mount adapter is available for standard A-mount lenses.
• Mic/Headphone jacks: Dedicated mic and headphone inputs allow for attachment of external microphones (like shotgun microphone ECM-CG50 for pin point sound recording) and headphones to monitor sound.