Sony VG10 using stock lens for some fall shots. I'm particulary impressed with the video quality over the NEX-5. The 24 mbps shines over the 17 on the Nex-5. The lens is crisp and much sharper than the 18-55. The color is also represented much better on the VG10 and saturation is very good. I will have a full review on my site over the next couple of weeks.
There are, of course, some shortcomings with the VG10 which have no real impact on IQ, but take away from what the professionals would want in a camera at this price. The lenses do make a big difference as you said. I was quite pleased with the 18-200 and more pleased with my Canon or Zeiss lens on the front of the camera using the adapters available. The 18-55 lacks.
So the biggest difference is in the bit rate. 24mbps vs. 17mbps on the Nex-5. The difference is significant as far as IQ goes.
ob1dj23 1 year ago
Do you really think this is a worthwhile upgrade over the NEX5? Manual controls aside, is it that much better.. im getting some really good results adapting some Nikon pro lenses.. imo, the lens makes a huge difference in video quality, ie. have you compared the quality of video with the 18-55?
JogBird 1 year ago