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IMPORTANT
Press Announcement
•Embargo is at 9am (CET) on 17th Aug (Fri).
•The contract with PSE includes NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement).
•Never disclose the info until 17th Aug to the market
.
Model name
•It is going to be confirmed by 17th Aug.
Product Availability
•Planned to be available in November.
Event & Show
•IBC (Amsterdam) will be the first public show followed by Photokina (Berlin)
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Expanding the Sony large sensor camcorder line-up
F65
PMW-F3
NEX-FS700E
NEX-FS100E
NEX-EA50EH
NEX-VG20(VG10)
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Professional
Cinematographers
Professional
Videographers
•Entry Level Pro
•Prosumers
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Here is The NEX-EA50EH
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APS-C
Totally New
Body Design
E-mount
Motorised Zoom &
Professional Functions
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Customer’s benefits
“Cinematic” Look
at low-cost
Unlimited lens
choice
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No need to buy
Bulky extra gears
Secure
professional
operation
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Positioning of the NEX-EA50EH in the market
Consumer
Professional
Competitors
€7,000
€6,000
Canon 5Dmk2/3
+
3rd Party RIG Panasonic AG-AF101
4-5000 €
4448 € (w/o Lens)
NEX-FS700EK
List 8800€ (w/lens)
€5,000
NEX-FS100EK
List 5705 € (w/lens)
€4,000
€3,000
8€2,000
NEX-VG20EH
2200 € (w/lens)
NEX-EA50EH
Approx. List 3500 €
(tentative, w/lens)
Canon 7D
+
3rd Party Rig
3-4000 €
BlackMagic
2278 € (w/o lens)
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*Prices from creativevideo.co.uk
Target user & applications
Event
Videographer
Wedding
Affordable Filming
DSLR shooters
Film School
Education
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Live Music
B or C camera to
FS100/700
Event
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Bye Bye, DSLR
The NEX-EA50EH
Current DSLR
Poor audio
Management
Complicated
Attachments
Use of any
DSLR lenses
Heavy
and Tiring
Professional
Audio
Simple
All In One
Professional
Appearance
No 30min
limitation
Shoulder
Support
CMOS Heat
30min limitation
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NEX-EA50EH: main features
E-mount System
Picture/Camera Function
• Progressive Recording:
•60p/30p/24p, 50p/25p
• Picture Profile
• Zoom Rocker
• Focus Assist
NEX-FS100
NEX-FS700
NEX-VG20
Large Format Sensor
Exmor APS-C HD CMOS Sensor
• One-push auto
• Face detection
• Spot focus
• Focus transition
• Expand focus
• Iris Assist
Zoom
Rocker
• One-push auto
• Last Scene Review
• Still Picture
• 16M pix JPEG
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Face Detection
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Expanding the Sony large sensor camcorder line-up
F65
PMW-F3
NEX-FS700E
NEX-FS100E
NEX-EA50EH
NEX-VG20(VG10)
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Super35
Professional
Cinematographers
Super35
Professional
Videographers
APS-C
•Entry Level Pro
•Prosumers
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APS-C, Super35, FF35 mm & 2.5k sensors
DoF
Shallow
Full Frame
APS-H
36x24
864 mm2
29x19
551 mm2
Deep
STILL Camera
APS-C
23.6x15.8
373 mm2
APS-C
22.5x15
338 mm2
4/3
Foveon
20.7x13.8
286 mm2
18x13.5
243 mm2
Video camera
2,5 k
1/1.7” 1/1.8”
1/2.5”
7.6x5.7
43 mm2
5.8x4.3
25 mm2
2/3”
15.8x8.9 8.8x6.6
140 mm2 58 mm2
Super35
7.2x5.3
38 mm2
1/2”
1/3”
1/4”
6.4x4.8
31 mm2
4.8x3.6
17 mm2
3.2x2.4
8 mm2
Cinema camera
23.6x13.3
314 mm2
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NEX-EA50EH: main features
Audio
• Linear PCM
• Built-in Microphone (Stereo)
• XLR input (2 channel)
• Headphone out
• Speaker
Others
• GPS
• TC/UB
• HDMI TC
• Zebra
• Peaking
• Marker
Histogram
IF
• HDMI out
• Component out (RCAx3)
• Composite out (RCA)
• Audio out (RCA L/R)
• Headphone
• XLR input x2
• USB
• Remote (IR, LANC)
• MS/SD slot
“Mirroring MS”
• FMU slot (simultaneous REC)
• New Hot shoe(MI shoe) for Flash
•(OFF, 4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 15:9, 1.66:1, 1.85;1, 2.35:1)
• Histogram
• ISO Sensitivity, Focus feet, Shutter angle Display
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Powered zoom
Supplied Motorised Power 18-200mm Zoom Lens
Realizes Smooth & Slow Zoom operation
Can be controlled using the zoom rocker lever on the camera grip
(and by using the lever on the lens itself)
The best for the wedding, event and documentaries
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NEX-EA50EH: Zoom Rocker
Smart Digital Zoom
with small quality degrading
2x zoom*
Super Smooth Zoom Effect with Fixed Focal Length Lens
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NEX-EA50EH: Shooting style
Shoulder Mount Style
Handheld Style
Stable
Free
Angle
Long Time
Shooting
Mobility
Professional
Appearance
Narrow Space
Shooting
Versatile shooting style for live event recording
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NEX-EA50EH: lens hood & screw holes
Change the design of lens hood
Adding ¼ x2 screw holes
(same parts as tripod hole)
For user customization
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Looks more conventional
camcorder style
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external recorder, etc.)
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NEX-EA50EH: still picture function
DSLR-Class Still Picture Quality
APS-C 16M Actual sample shots
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NEX-EA50EH: E-mount Flexibility
Hundreds of E-mount adapters, allowed by E-mount short flange back
Several E-to-other lens system adapters from Sony and third-party manufacturers
More than 180 adapters for 35 mount types
Fotasy
and Alpha,
Arriflex, C
Mount, Contax
G, Leica M &
R, Nikon F
and Nikon G,
PL, Canon FD,
B4 2/3”
Canon FD,
Contax/Yashica,
Leica M & R,
M42, Minolta
AF/Sony & MD,
Nikon, Olympus
OM, Pentax K,
T2
VM, Nikon F,
Pentax K,
Contax/Old Nikon
(SC)
Denz PL54
(support)
FOTGA
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NEX-EA50EH: Design
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NEX-EA50EH: layout (1/2)
XLR MIC (ECM-XM1)
Detachable VF tube
（same as FS100）
3.5’’LCD Panel
(touch panel)
Headphone Out
Speaker
Power Zoom
Lens
REC Tally Lamp
Assign
Iris
Focus
Gain
WHT BAL
MS/SD
Slot
AUTO/ MAN
L Battery
REMOTE
Display
Shutter Speed
AV_R (phono)
Audio Control
COMPONENT (phono)
FMU Slot
Picture Profile
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Status
Menu
Dial
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NEX-EA50EH: layout (2/2)
2nd Zoom
1st Shoe (Hot)
2nd Shoe
Headphone Out Sel.
2ndREC
Mode Sel.
Internal MIC
Operation Panel
BATT
Release
REC
Push Auto Iris
PHOTO
Power
GPS
Zoom Lever
Expanded Focus
FMU Slot
IR Sensor
REC Tally Lamp
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XLR
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USB
HDMI
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Comparison
& competition
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NEX camcorders comparison
NEX-VG20EH
NEX-EA50EH
NEX-FS100EK
Handheld
Handheld/Shoulder
Module/Handheld
APS-C CMOS
APS-C CMOS
Super35mm CMOS
50p
50p/60p
50p/60p
16M Still Picture
16M Still Picture
Slow & Quick (1-60fps)
Manual Zoom Lens
Power Zoom Lens
Manual Zoom Lens
Handy/Shoulder Swithcable
Module structure for system up
2ch/ 5.1ch surround
LPCM
LPCM
3.5mm Stereo mini in
2 XLR inputs
2 XLR inputs
V series battery
L battery
L battery
LCD EVF with Large Hood
LCD EVF with Large Hood
TC/UB
TC/UB
FMU slot
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FMU slot
NEX-VG20EH
NEX-EA50EH
camcorder
NEX-FS100
Exmor™
APS-C CMOS Sensor
Exmor™
APS-C CMOS Sensor
Exmor™
Super35 CMOS Sensor
16M
16M
3.53M
Frame Rate
50fps
60/50fps
60/50fps
Sensitivity
Good
Good
Very Good
Shallow
Depth of field
Good
Good
Good
Color Aliasing
Little
Little
Less
jaggedness
Little
Little
Less
Rolling shutter(Video)
Little
Little
Less
Yes
Yes
No
E-mount
(18mm)
E-mount
(18mm)
E-mount
(18mm)
18-200mm Manual Zoom
18-200mm Power Zoom
18-200 Manual Zoom
No
No
No
AVCHD / MPEG2-SD
AVCHD / MPEG2-SD
AVCHD / MPEG2-SD
Name
Pixel numbers
Image Sensor
Still Picture
Lens Mount
(Flange Back)
Kit Lens
Built-in ND Filter
Recording Format
Frame Rate
 1080/50p,25p, 50i
 PAL
 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i,
50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
 720/59.94p, 50p
 480(576)/59.94i, 50i
 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i,
50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
 720/59.94p, 50p
 480(576)/59.94i, 50i
Audio Format
AC3
LPCM/AC3
LPCM/AC3
Mechanical Shutter(Still)
Yes
Yes
No
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NEX-VG20H
Continuous Rec. time
Recording Media
Memory Stick/
SD/SDHC/SDXC/
NEX-FS100
780 min
780 min
Memory Stick/
SD/SDHC/SDXC/
Memory Stick/
SD/SDHC/SDXC/
HXR-FMU128
HXR-FMU128
Yes (Memory Card + FMU)
Yes (Memory Card + FMU)
(HD/HD)
Simultaneous Rec.
No
Slow & Quick Rec.
No
No
Smooth Slow Rec.
No
No
Yes
Peaking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Picture Profile
No
Yes
Yes
Histogram
Yes
Yes
Yes
Zebra
Yes
Yes
Yes
Color Bar
No
Yes
Yes
Guide Frame
Guide Frame, 4:3, 13:9, 14:9,
15:9, 1.66:1, 1.85;1, 2.35:1
Guide Frame, 4:3, 13:9, 14:9,
15:9, 1.66:1, 1.85;1, 2.35:1
TC Configuration
No
Yes
Yes
Rec. Review
No
Yes
Yes
Assign Button
No
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Marker
LCD Panel
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780 min
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3.0-inch, 16:9 XtraFine
921K (1920x480)
(HD/HD)
3.5-inch, 16:9 XtraFine
921K (1920x480)
• 1920x1080/24, 30, 60p
-1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60fps
(1920x1080/25, 50p
-1, 2, 3, 6, 12, 25, 50fps)
3.5-inch, 16:9 XtraFine
921K (1920x480)
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NEX-VG20H
NEX-EA50EH
camcorder
NEX-FS100
No
No
No
Yes (Type C x1)
Yes (Type A x1)
Yes (Type A x1)
No
Yes (RCA x3)
Yes (Mini D x1)
Video Out
Yes (AV/R x1)
Yes (RCA x1)
Yes (RCA x1)
USB
Yes (mini A/B)
Yes (mini A/B)
Yes (mini A/B)
Audio Input
Yes (Stereo mini)
Yes (XLR x2)
Line/Mic, 48V
Yes (XLR x2)
Line/Mic, 48V
Internal Mic.
Yes 5.1ch
Yes Stereo
No
Audio Output
Yes (AV/R)
Yes (RCA x2)
Yes (RCA x2)
Yes (stereo mini x1)
Yes (stereo mini x1)
Yes (stereo mini x1)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (AV/R x1)
Yes (LANC x1)
Yes (LANC x1)
GPS Function
No
Yes
Yes
HDMI TC out
No
Yes
Yes
SDI Out
HDMI Out
Component Out
Input / Output
Headphone
Speaker
Camera Remote
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NEX-EA50EH: accessories
2NP-F970/B
Batteries
VCT-SP1BP
Extendable monopod
HVL-LBPB
LED torch
RM-1BP
Lanc remote commander
HXR-FMU128
128 GB flash memory unit
UWP-Series
Wirelss Mic
LA-EA1
Alpha to E-mount adapter
VCT-PG11RMB
Tripod with RM-1BP
LA-EA2
Alpha to E-mount adapter
LCS-G1BP
Soft carrying case
LCS-BP1BP
Soft backpack
Ultra Quick
continuous AF on
any Alpha lens !!
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Consumer models
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New MemoryStick™ PRO Duo
MS-PX64/32/16
Mirroring Technology
(like RAID)
Read Error発生時の挙動
Backup Storage
Main Storage
Read Errorが発生
Main Storage/Back Up Storageの両方から同時に
読み出しを行い、Read Errorが発生していない
データをホストに送信
Card is available from Sept.
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Write Error発生時の挙動
Backup Storage
Main Storage
Write Errorが発生
The card can be locked by App.
書き込みエラーが発生してもBackup Storage側が
正常に書き込めていた場合はエラーとしない
(書き込みエラーが発生したBlockは次回電源ON時
のメディアマウント処理時に内部で復旧処理を行う)
Please replace the media.
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Recap
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Thank you !!
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