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Extend coverage on pre-owned products after the retailer warranty ends and protect photo & video gear from accidental damage with Adorama Protect.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Coverage for pre-owned gear begins after the retailer warranty ends, plus accidental damage protection for photo/video gear that starts on day one.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for International and U.S. territories purchases. Plans on pre-owned items do not cover pre-existing damages.
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Auto: 1/30 - 1/4000 (Movie), 30 seconds - 1/4000 (Still); Manual: 1/4 - 1/4000 (Movie), 30 seconds - 1/4000 (Still)
6fps
Photo Mode: Single-shot, Continuous, Self Timer
2-sec. or 10-sec. delay
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus
Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AF
Tracking Focus
25 points
0 EV to 20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens)
Contrast AF
Magnified display for precise manual focus Peaking Display
E-mount
Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism
RGB primary color filters
Approx. 16.1 megapixels(3:2 Still)/Approx. 13.6 megapixels(16.9 movie)
1.5x
+/-2EV,1/3EV steps
Auto/Forced/Slow Sync./Rear Sync./Prohibited
Auto-lock accessory shoe (alpha)
PMB (Picture Motion Browser) v5.2
Windows XP SP2 (32bit), Vista SP2 (32/64 bit), Windows 7 (32/64 bit)
Yes
1
Swivel EVF 0.43 Xtra Fine w/ 1152K dots and Backlight Brightness Control
Easy-to-understand Graphic Display
Yes (Photo Mode Only), 6-image layering
Yes (Photo Mode), (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Manual
Yes(recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes(recordable time, remaining capacity)
Yes
English, Simplified English, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish
Yes (Menu)
Auto Shut-off (5 minutes)
Yes
Yes(On/Off)
Yes(Touch Panel, S/S Only)
L (16.0M): 4912 x 3264 M (7.1M): 3568 x 2000 S (4.0M): 2448 x 1624
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080/ 60p/24p 60i (FX/FH); FX- 24Mbps, FH - 17Mbps; 1440x1080/60i HQ -9 Mbps
sRGB, AdobeRGB
Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card (both sold separately)
2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480), 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360)
HD:60p/24p, Progressive recording
DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
16.0 megapixel
JPEG/JPEG+RAW/RAW
L (16.0M): 4912 x 3264 M (7.1M): 3568 x 2000 S (4.0M): 2448 x 1624
HD: AVCHD 2.0 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)), STD:MPEG2-PS
1920 x 1080 captured @ 30p (29.97p), recorded in AVCHD 60i (59.95i)
NTSC color, EIA standards
Yes(Off/On)
Yes(Auto)
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))
Dual (Alpha shoe and Cold Shoe)
Yes
Yes
Yes(DVD Writer supported(sold separately))
HDMI (mini)
Yes
Yes
Yes (mini)
Stereo Minijack
Single slot accepts: - Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
Stereo Minijack
Yes
Yes(Auto)
2500 - 9900k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W
Yes: (Auto, Level 1-5, off)
+/-2EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M)
Still Mode Only: Auto, Manual(100 to 25600)
Zebra Pattern Display
Still Mode Only: 63 Segment metering from CMOS image sensor
Still Mode Only: Multi-segment, touch spot
Still Mode Only: 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens)
9 lux (Shutter speed: 1/60 sec, Iris: F3.5, Gain: Auto)
Long exp.NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: Auto
Yes
Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
HD:4.4W(with SEL 18200 Lens), STD:4.2W(with SEL 18200 Lens)
InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (V Series) NP-FV70/FV100
HD:4.0W(with SEL 18200 Lens), STD:3.8W(with SEL 18200 Lens)
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg
Backlight Bright Control: Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
1
Yes (On/off)
3.0 Xtra Fine LCD 270 degree swivel display w/ TruBlack technology
Yes, (Constant AF Live View)
Exposure Compensation, WB
Yes
Photo Mode: 27mm-300mm; Video Mode: 32.4mm-360mm (35mm equivalent) (included SEL18200 lens)
F3.5 (wide end) - F6.3 (tele end) (included SEL18200 lens)
F22 (wide end) - F40 (tele end) (included SEL18200 lens)
3- 5/8 inch x 5-1/8 inch x 8-3/4 inch (91mm x130mm x223mm)
1 lb 6 oz (645g)
The Sony NEx-VG20 Interchangeable Lens HD Camcorder (Body Only) is the updated, second generation of the large-sensor Handycam camcorder, featuring an even higher-resolution CMOS chip and new 24p & 60p recording modes at 1920 x 1080 resolution. But the NEx-VG20 also succeeds where DSLRs fall short. Physically a camcorder, it's specifically designed for shooting motion video with ease and comfort.
In fact, the ergonomics of this second-generation NEx camcorder are greatly improved. The NEx-VG20 features a new grip and belt design for more comfortable handheld operation. New buttons enable more efficient operation: there are new direct-access hard keys near the rear of the body, an expanded focus button for better manual focus and a second REC button that's more easily accessible during low-angle shooting, for when you're holding the NEx-VG20 by its pro-style handle.
Of course, the VG20 keeps the features that made its predecessor such a standout. The APS HD CMOS sensor is significantly larger than a conventional camcorder's and it's large enough to grant you creative control over what's in focus and what's not, facilitating cinematic-looking video. Manual control over all significant image parameters furthers this intimate level of engagement with captured image.
And unlike with DSLR cameras, there's a swiveling LCD screen, to show you what's in the frame as you shoot from any angle - the 3.0" xtra Fine LCD now swivels 270deg.. It's also now a touchscreen, for direct control over menu functions. When the LCD panel is closed, the assignable control dial is now accessible to the operator.
Further enhancements for the NEx-VG20 include the capture of RAW still images (up to the sensor's 16.1 Mp size, of course) and 5.1 surround-sound recording with audio level control. Like the VG10, the NEx-VG20 records AVCHD files (up to 24 Mb/s) to either Memory Stick or SD/SDHC/SDxC cards and it adds Direct Copy of these files to hard drives.