Sony NEX-VG20 Hands-On with Sample Footage

[MrMfloor]

Who does he love more his wife or the darn equipment?

[vbnetfan]

Wife ignorerrrrr :-) NIce review.

[skyjuice1969]

Hey Guys Shoutout from Jamaica! What lens didbu have on the AG-AF100? Looks very sharp!

[enpfam]

Does this camera shoot video and pictures at the same time?

[ManuelDr]

Wow thats great quality.

[Hector95100]

so with the standard lens that it comes with, what is the lowest f/number can it go down to?

[whatthehellmedia]

I really want this camera, the vg20. What lens was on it? Does it come with it when purchased or did you guys just throw it on there, its a beauty ! PLEASE RESPOND =] cheers

[maikeltje89]

witch camera did you use to record this video? the same?

[TheCameraStoreTV]

@maikeltje89 The Panasonic AF100.  We only had one VG20 at the time of shooting.

Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[DeliciousSarcasm]

Which is better Sony NEX VG20 or the Canon XA10?

[tbcass]

XLR input. Actually it would be of little use on a camera like this. If sound is that important you shouldn't be using the built in sound anyway. A pro videographer would be using a separate sound recorder, not the one in the camera.

[farturas81]

where is this?

[alexjit]

would have been nice a test with the stock lens.. as many of us using this cam cant afford expensive lenses

[jamm521]

I think the start and stop button on the top is for when you're holding the camera in low angles

[TheCameraStoreTV]

@jamm521 If you have a chance to use the camera, try holding the camera on the top handle with one hand, and press the record button. At worst it's impossible, at best, it's uncomfortable.

Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[gwklam]

@TheCameraStoreTV Thats why theres a remote :)

[rouxrubin1977]

I am looking at the VG 20 versus Canon XA 10, I want beautiful depth of field for a documentary. What are your thoughts? I would add what needs to be added to the VG20 for the extra sound.

I would love your feedback?

[hobocamptheater]

@rouxrubin1977 nex-vg20 will give you more flexibility and DOF.

some extra price for other lenses will role in over time but the kit lens will serve you well for a while but just keep the idea of future lenses in mind.

[cussimoto123]

หันมาบ้ากล้อง VDO กันดีหว่าครับ

[gatewayproductions97]

what lens is that? please answer

[TheCameraStoreTV]

@gatewayproductions97 Sony Zeiss 85mm F1.4.

[fatcat752]

Chris, great video! If this is really you wife and kids you all did a really great job. Quick question. What microphone were you using to shoot this video? I am doing real estate videos and this is just what I am looking for.

[TheCameraStoreTV]

@fatcat752 We used a Rode Lavalier mic, transmitted with a Sennheiser G3 transmitter. For audio of Meagan, I had a Rode NTG-2 shotgun mic, with a WS-6 Deadcat.

Jordan @ The Camera Store

[FilmBurnMedia]

Question! I'm using a canon 60d, I intend on buying the body for this camera so i can save myself some money, just one thing, is there adaptors from canon af mounts to the sony e mounts? It would save me alot of time and money, thanks!

[alexjit]

nice review and was fun to watch!

[estrellasdeljaripeo1]

good video...i have a question ..what is better this camera or sony a77

[TheCameraStoreTV]

@estrellasdeljaripeo1 For video, definitely the VG20. It has a much better mic, more comfortable form factor, and support for E mount lenses, which will let you auto focus and select any aperture.

For stills, the A77 is a much better camera.

Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[MrAlexprm]

haha I love you too honey, hilarious

[russtafari423]

Cameras are cool but family is better. lol great video!

[VistarCreative]

Nice review. Very informative. Thank you!

[Selozzz]

Fuck off men dont do that again to ignore your wife i believe u dont more get her in your vids!

[UMHproductionsIndy]

LMBO!!! "You're ignoring us." "I love you too honey." Classic!!! :D

[TheMediaMasters]

LOL ignoring your wife or gf

[GlobalDVC]

Great review. But my main dislike was Flap doesnt Flip to me for self- presentations which saves the extra cameraman. Love to meet U. Are you coming to IBC2012 or Photokina? Watch my clips there search youtube for GLOBALDVC IBC

[TheNatureguy01]

This is such a great vid I had to come back and watch it again

Chris I want to take a look at this camera next time I'm in the store

I hope your doing great your just terrific

if you want great service and good advice and terrific camera gear, stop by and let Chris hook you up with amazing equipment, he is just terrific and super great sense of humor

and very knowledgeable about all things camera:)

[Aleromero77]

Hello. this NEX-VG20 it's the same NEX-VG20H? or are two diferent models (with "h" and without it). ? Thanx a lot, best regards.

[PestVic]

lmao i had to rewatch the car part when she leaves cause i didnt hear a word you said

[LunaG]

can this video camera works with canon dslr lenses??

[TheCameraStoreTV]

@LunaG Yes, but you will need an EOS-NEX adaptor with electronic aperture control.

Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[nicky1811]

"You're ignoring us!"

"That's great honey."

"We're leaving!"

"Yeah okay!"

Car drives off...

That was a great review, and hilarious

[carlofiumano]

unfortunately.... I supposed! ;-)

anyway congratulations !

bye

[carlofiumano]

mmmmh.... really nice the young mother behind you.... but who is...????

[wonderwall135]

@carlofiumano his wife...

[frogbaits13]

I have been thinking about getting the NEX-VG20 for a few weeks but I was curious what you would advise. Im in my first year of film school and was wondering what you think would be a good "pro summer" camcorder, the $2,200 for the VG20 is about the max I'm willing to spend. I mostly do documentary and music videos. Ive found tons of buyers guides but they are all for lower end consumer camcorders. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[PhenomII1090T]

I'd like to see an image stabilizer built in eventually, Great vid told me what I wanted to know, currently I have 2 Canon HF-G10's and and a Canon T3i from this I've decided not to change for the simple reason that I wouldn't gain much in my case.

[slow758]

What would you get? The NEX-7 or the NEX-VG20?

[TheCameraStoreTV]

@slow758 Depends on your priority. The NEX-7 is a much better still camera, but it lacks a headphone jack, audio control, and the much nicer video handling of the VG20.

Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[ricochetprods]

How do you think the video quality compares to the other DSLRs like the 5d (or the m4/3 GH2 hacked)? Sharpness? Low light sensitivity? Latitude in bright light?

For non-narrative work is the VG20 a lot easier to use than DSLR (or GH2)? I'm thinking here of changing iso/gain, aperature, WB while in the field filming.

How'd you like it compared to the AF100 (both in terms of quality and ease of use for more run and gun applications)? Or can they be compared?

Thanks!

[techdron]

I love the ending! You got a cool family!

[techdron]

Wife: "Let's go in here"...

"That's great honey" (Can't you see I am reviewing and making this awesome video?)

Great video mate! I love the style how you review products!

[Khangarou]

Hi Today i bought this vg 20 happy atlast watching ur video well actualy cause of ur clean video i got interested on this vg 20 , well my question how can i get 5.1 sound do i need to recored at the maximum speed like fullhd? or medium ?*

Tnx

[JetJrFilms]

What coat is Chris wearing? Looks snazzy!

[adamone2onephoto]

"Yeah, that's great hunny" LOL.

[Linogq]

I love sony, but their VG product line is a not to my liking. I love the big sensor idea, and I love the whole idea of putting on nikon prime lenses, but, it still seems like just any other handycam. Maybe I am not giving this camera any justice, but I have yet to see a video that compels me to believe that they have taken this dslr killer seriously. I know the fs100 and the fs3 are great, but too pricey for you hobbiest.

[JogBird]

nice review, but, you should have more sample footage, esp. with high end lenses

[CCStopmotion]

I'm still not sure whether to get this or the Canon XA10. Any advice?

[fugzed]

The MANUAL button can be set as a dedicated gain button. It'll be the same way how the iris and shutter are controlled. And that top record button is for the handle held application, and a dedicated record button placed right for the thumb.

Curious to know tho, you mentioned you can't change the aperture off from F3.5. This only applies to using alpha lenses?

[TheCameraStoreTV]

@fugzed That's true about the manual button, but it's still clunky. I prefer the way it was set up on the VG10, with all exposure controls in the same place.  As far as the second record button, I found it extremely difficult to press from the top handle.

As mentioned in the video, the F3.5 limitation is only in effect when using autofocus with the LA-EA2 adaptor.

Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[nazhif1]

Whats the differences between this and the VG10

[TheCameraStoreTV]

@nazhif1 As mentioned in the video, the VG20 adds 24P and 60P framerates, a 16MP sensor that is better in low light, manual audio control, a touch screen, focus expansion, and the new AVCHD 2.0 Codec.

Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[nazhif1]

@TheCameraStoreTV  thanks

[angelisone]

Can it shoot tethered in both of the cameras?

[TheCameraStoreTV]

@angelisone There is currently no tethering support for the VG20.

[chasingsnow]

"yea yeah, that's great honey!" hahahahahaha

[raredreamfootage]

First two minutes of the video, which lens were you using?

[mikebacchin]

you are the best western reviewers!

[xxJuanVsWildxx]

Thanks for uploading, I have been waiting for a good review on this camera.

[TommyNerdlands]

Hey, this is a little off topic question, but are you in Canada or from Canada?

[TheCameraStoreTV]

@TommyNerdlands Both!

[videohog222]

La ea2 can't get apeture off 3.5? Here's from Sony...Aperture is set to F3.5 when you record movies with autofocusing. When you are using a lens with an F3.5 or smaller F-stop, aperture is set to the maximum F-stop of the lens. When you want to set your own value for aperture to record movies, select [Aperture Priority] or [Manual Exposure] in [Shoot Mode], and select manual focusing.

[TheCameraStoreTV]

@videohog222 As mentioned in the video, it is only when using phase detect auto focus that aperture is locked. If you plan to use Alpha lenses in manual focus mode, why buy the expensive LA-EA2 adaptor?

Jordan @ The Camera Store

[videohog222]

@TheCameraStoreTV So if you want AF, you will only get 3.5? Not 5.6 or others?

As for why to buy the expensive la ea2? Don't you need it to control apeture?

[GolfWang420]

Does the NEX adapter allow for flipping down the translucent mirror? I.E So you could add a follow focus ring (or teach myself to do it by hand) while still having that amazing ISO capability? 

[toms900]

Could you please tell me what camera he was filming you with at 2:50?

[TheCameraStoreTV]

@toms900 Panasonic AF100. My favourite.

Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[EluraUser]

Judging by the small video sample you provided, I did not see any benefits compared to a regular 1/3-inch or 1/4-inch consumer camera. DOF? Not that shallow. Resolution? Average. Skew and jello? Less than on the 5D/7D, but more than on a small-chip camcorder. Would like to see a comparison with the GH2.

[earwigy1990]

1:35 typical man (fistbump)

[Kikusgca]

hey in terms of video quality, how does vg 20 compare to a77?

[Reventon777]

really hope that the whole thing with the family was a joke, you have a very pretty wife and a cute kid and you should really appreciate your family and spend time with them while you can.

[RyanSomelofske]

The color for the opening of this video was quite beautiful!

[Gibson2471]

HDR to the max

[white8ass8kika]

what is gain control? i cant really find it on da interwebz lol

[TheCameraStoreTV]

@white8ass8kika Gain is the video term for boosting the sensitivity of the sensor. In a digital stills camera, this function would be referred to as ISO.

Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[white8ass8kika]

@TheCameraStoreTV Ok thanks. If you want manual control you can set the iso before taking the video or use auto. Don't see why you would get this over the nex-5n. has 1080p 60fps too and you can get a mic attachment

[Verdoux007]

@white8ass8kika It's the same as ISO control on a DSLR.

[white8ass8kika]

"That's Great Honey" - Like A Boss

[Bakamanzz]

Great video guys, and also for those who want them to go back to the 5D mkII, Chris's shirt would have had horrible moire, great review guys and very funny! You have an awesome family!

[VIDEOSdeJOAOSOUSA]

Really nice camera and nice video, next time dont ignore your wife and kids or she kicks your ass xD

See you in next video.

[kkuoha]

Great review, but he ain't getting any action ;)

[rccrazy30]

How would you compare the quality say up against a 7D OR 5D???

[TheNatureguy01]

Hiya Chris , great looking camera, remind me next time I'm in to take a look at it

Your awesome and terrific person and you have a beautiful family , I'm glad to be a friend

S.W W.T. P

[mp4podcastDOTcom]

I've seen other adapters for Sony Alfa that might be better. There is a company called novoflex and another company called Bower that built the aperture rings into the adapter.

Also Philip Bloom just had a write up about EOS lens on the Sony Alfa and Panasonic Micro 4/3 with a new electronic adapter.

[TheCameraStoreTV]

@mp4podcastDOTcom Those are great adaptors, but if you want the Phase-Detect autofocus, you need the Sony LA-EA2.

Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[mp4podcastDOTcom]

@TheCameraStoreTV True but for video I'm more then willing to give up auto focus and get better aperture control.

The Sony aperture has a mirror there so there is half a stop of light also.

Love the show keep up the good work guys:)

[capdevilasola]

Thanks for the video.

[Rationalific]

"You're ignoring us."

"I love you too, honey."

Hilarious!

[FOTOESTUDIOCHENTOTE]

felicidades amigo muy un video y buena camara yo tengo la sony nex-vg10

[canaldelpedro]

it's funny how his wife tries to talk to him, but he is like "cool honey" and keeps talking about the camera

[bryanncampbellca]

Classic XD

[FrodoDojo]

I made a special effort to check out the Camera Store (I am from out of province) and it was a great experience. Super helpful and friendly staff. I will have no problems ordering my equipment from these folks.

[mahamza86]

me likey

[wsukun]

i hav good faith with CameraStoreTV..

never cease to entertain me..

keep up the work who knows u guys might as well become the no.1

[4Josie4]

haha, loved this review!

[Knoptop]

Great review! Yes, at that price range I would expect the camera to have more dedicated physical controls, especially the audio controls.

[TheShinishio]

yesssssssssss!



[chylos]

you sweet canadians ... it would be fun to live in canada

[shallowmic]

Cool! But would be nice to see more footage from the camera.

[mcrazza]

Finally! You guys sure do take your time between vids!

Good (funny) review too. Footage of the VG20 looks fine. The camera does have some shortcomings but overall (if I was in the market for a vidcam of in the VG20's range) I would pick one up. I'm also a long time Sony handycam user so I might be a little biased there. :D

[PRAYERWARRIORKING]

what cam you using to make this vid?

[mcrazza]

@PRAYERWARRIORKING The kind that takes video.

[ArtManVX]

hhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ok honey

[Terjay]

Also I think this camera is pretty neat price/spec wise and I'll probably get one.

[Ipad2Adventures]

Great Review, I Would love to hear your thoughts on the Canon EOS C300.

[TheCameraStoreTV]

@Ipad2Adventures I love the form factor, and the images look lovely. It does seem a little pricey, especially without 1080/60P for overcranking. I'll be interested to see a production unit.

Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[Terjay]

There's nothing quite like some quality family time.

[FunnyHolidays]

Amazing review. Regardless of the technical details, I like your personality :)

[KonsTrue10]

good review!

"that sounds nice. buy whatever you want, baby" haha

[M1sterHamilton]

Looks like a great camera :D