Sony VG900 Interchangeable-Lens Full-Frame Handycam®

24.3MP, 35mm Full Frame Exmor CMOS sensor, 5.1ch sound, 24p/25p/50i/50p & OLED viewfinder, JPEG, RAW, AVCHD, USB2.0, S-Video Out, Component Video Out, HDMI

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
NEX-VG900E
01-11-2012
Full Frame Interchangeable lens Full HD camcorder

More detail. More control. More life.

Uncompromised picture, complete control

From beautiful landscapes to the perfect take in your movie, don’t let that once-in-a-lifetime shot pass you by. Take complete control of every frame and capture it in bright, lifelike detail with a Full Frame sensor that captures more of the world.

Lifelike images with big impact
See every speck, every strand of hair, even in low-light. With 24.3 megapixels of high-resolution detail and a 35mm Full Frame Exmor CMOS sensor, you get a brighter picture with rich colour and tone – it’s the kind of detail that brings your movies to life.

Take control of every frame
Capture the perfect shot, first try. With manual controls for iris, shutter speed and gain on the side of the camera, you can make on-the-fly changes as you roll. Experiment with your settings and use peaking to check focus and zebra stripes to check exposure levels.

Push your creative boundaries
Got an eye for a shot? Get the lens to match. Choose from a wide range of lenses for any shooting situation. You can directly fix an E-mount lens with manual or power zoom, or use the supplied lens adapter to attach Full Frame A-mount lenses for even more creative freedom.

Dramatic shots just like the movies
Give your HD videos that cinematic look, with more depth and detail even in low-light. A 35mm Full Frame sensor for HD videos can shoot in 25p, 50i, 50p and movie standard 24p frames per second – it gives you scope to shoot anything from classic movies to action.

Reveal in the detail
Fine-tune your vision with an OLED viewfinder that gives you higher than Full HD resolution and a 100% picture. You’ll see it all vividly clear, with high-contrast and natural colours. The zoom seesaw delivers, smooth digital zooming for a closer view.

Sounds better
Capture precise dialogue and other sounds in stereo or 5.1 channel surround sound with the precision Quad Capsule Spatial Array Microphone. There’s also a handy audio level control plus an optional XLR adaptor to add professional sound and accessories.

- True-to-life detail in every frame - Shoot images packed with detail and vivid colour thanks to a high-resolution 24.3 megapixel, 35mm Full Frame Exmor CMOS sensor.
- Control every element of the shot - With manual controls for iris, shutter speed, white balance and gain on the side of the camera, make quick adjustments as you shoot.
- Be ready for any shooting scenario - Pick any E-mount lens to suit the scene, or you can use your favourite A-mount lenses with the supplied A-mount lens adapter.
- Give your HD videos the cinematic look - A 35mm Full Frame sensor shoots in 25p, 50i, 50p and movie standard 24p fps with Cinema Tone Gamma mode and Cinema Tone Colour mode.
- See it all naturally - Look in for a more realistic view with an XGA OLED viewfinder that delivers a higher han High Definition view of around 2359K dots.
- Record in surround sound - The Quad Capsule Spatial Array Microphone has four omnidirectional capsules for stereo or 5.1ch surround sound recording.
- Fast and powerful performance - A BIONZ processor ensures clear, detailed video and still images plus quick, responsive shooting.
- Get a closer look - The zoom seesaw lever supports 2x digital zooming for, smooth zooming.
- Designed for stable shooting - The grip is designed to fit easily into your hand, while the grip strap is large for added comfort.
- Capture it all in HD - Capture all the detail with Full HD 1920 x 1080 video shooting (AVCHD format) at 28Mbps for increased detail and clarity.

Storage

Camcorder media type 
Memory card

Video

Full HD 
Y
Video formats supported 
AVCHD
Bitrate at maximum video resolution
28 Mbit/s
Capture modes
FH, HQ, LP

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Back light compensation
Y
Built-in display 
Y
Weight 
825g
Viewfinder
2359000 pixels
Audio dubbing
N
Audio system 
Dolby Digital
Compatible memory cards 
MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Image processor
BIONZ
LED indicators
Y
Memory slots 
1
PictBridge 
N
Sensor type 
CMOS
Shutter speed (video)
1/3 - 1/10000s
Total megapixels 
24.3 MP
Viewfinder type 
Electrical
White balance 
Auto

Networking

Bluetooth 
N

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
S-Video out 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
Headphone outputs 
1
Microphone in 
Y
S-Video in
N

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
921600 pixels
Touch screen 
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Interchangeable lens 
Y
Focus adjustment
Manual
Digital zoom 
2x

Camera

Camcorder type 
Handheld camcorder
Minimum illumination 
8 lx
Progressive scan 
Y
3D compatibility 
N

White balance

Indoor white balance
Y
Onepush white balance
Y
Outdoor white balance
Y

Flash

Built-in flash 
N
Built-in light 
N

Viewfinder

Viewfinder screen size
1.27 cm (0.5")

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium
Cables included
AV, USB
Hand strap
N
Handheld remote control 
Y
AC adapter included
Y
Batteries included
Y
Lens hood
N

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
6000 x 4000 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG, RAW
Still image resolution(s) 
6000 x 4000

Weight & dimensions

Width 
10.5 cm
Depth 
22.3 cm
Height 
13 cm

Other features

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out 
1
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Shutter speed (photo)
30 - 1/8000s