Is the VG20 chatter over? at DVinfo.net

Jeff Hinson · November 13th, 2011, 04:55 PM

Seems all the excitement over the release of the VG20 has dwindled to a whisper.

I think most of us were anticipating much more than we received. Due mainly to the great reviews, comments and video/stills provided by forum members, I can now relax and wait to see what other mfg's offer in the coming months. Not that I've totally ruled out the VG20 as a purchase, but I think a "wait for a while" is in order.

Many thanks to all for your posts.
Jeff

John Vincent · November 13th, 2011, 10:05 PM

It certainly dimmed a lot of interest.

Just very bad form from Sony, no matter how you slice it. Sony seems to billing this as a marketing SNAFU, but the fact is that it's totally logical for the VG20 to have the same feature set as the VG10, and 5n - both of which are cheaper (and of course the VG20 is a direct sequel to the 10).

I might still end up getting one, but I still want to see a full blown review - now more then ever. If it had the features as advertised, I'd have already bought one.

As is, I'm going to have to see some pretty glowing reviews - and some sort of public comment from Sony as to how this happened in the first place.

Jeff Hinson · November 14th, 2011, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by John Vincent

It certainly dimmed a lot of interest.

Just very bad form from Sony, no matter how you slice it. Sony seems to billing this as a marketing SNAFU, but the fact is that it's totally logical for the VG20 to have the same feature set as the VG10, and 5n - both of which are cheaper (and of course the VG20 is a direct sequel to the 10).

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Totally agree John. I would have purchased already also.

If the VG20 was a "camcorder version" of my Nex 5N...I may have purchased two.

I wonder if the new Nex 7 will have the same feature set as the VG20?. A lot of folks will be disappointed if it does.

Jeff

Jeff Hinson · November 14th, 2011, 03:44 AM

But....then I see this footage

SONY NEX VG20 DAYLIGHT TEST - Sony NEX-VG10 and NEX-VG20 User Group on Vimeo

Near the end the tester compares Cinematone and Standard settings.
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nex-vg20 low light test... - Sony NEX-VG10 and NEX-VG20 User Group on Vimeo
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hummm...looks pretty good to me.

Jeff

November 13th, 2011, 04:55 PM	#1
Jeff Hinson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Down South, IN Posts: 422	Is the VG20 chatter over? Seems all the excitement over the release of the VG20 has dwindled to a whisper. I think most of us were anticipating much more than we received. Due mainly to the great reviews, comments and video/stills provided by forum members, I can now relax and wait to see what other mfg's offer in the coming months. Not that I've totally ruled out the VG20 as a purchase, but I think a "wait for a while" is in order. Many thanks to all for your posts. Jeff

November 13th, 2011, 10:05 PM	#2
John Vincent Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,065	Re: Is the VG20 chatter over? It certainly dimmed a lot of interest. Just very bad form from Sony, no matter how you slice it. Sony seems to billing this as a marketing SNAFU, but the fact is that it's totally logical for the VG20 to have the same feature set as the VG10, and 5n - both of which are cheaper (and of course the VG20 is a direct sequel to the 10). I might still end up getting one, but I still want to see a full blown review - now more then ever. If it had the features as advertised, I'd have already bought one. As is, I'm going to have to see some pretty glowing reviews - and some sort of public comment from Sony as to how this happened in the first place.

November 14th, 2011, 03:44 AM	#4
Jeff Hinson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Down South, IN Posts: 422	Re: Is the VG20 chatter over? But....then I see this footage SONY NEX VG20 DAYLIGHT TEST - Sony NEX-VG10 and NEX-VG20 User Group on Vimeo Near the end the tester compares Cinematone and Standard settings. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ nex-vg20 low light test... - Sony NEX-VG10 and NEX-VG20 User Group on Vimeo ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________ hummm...looks pretty good to me. Jeff