Before the analogue to digital transition took place, there were generally two classes of camera and camcorders. The consumer product segment which generally carried a top price of $1,500 and the professional grade which started in the low $20k range and really skyrocketed from there. For those who wanted more out of their shooting experience, whether it be for fun or had their own small business or movie idea, the avenue more often then not either lead them towards rentals which is still expensive or a second mortgage. That was 10 years ago, but today, with the advent of digital camera’s and camcorders, consumers have access to a wide range of both camera and camcorders which enable to shoot without compromise and only have their own skills and creativity be their limitation.
Sony has long catered to the general consumer and though they are a top brand in that field, their equipments are really defined in Hollywoods backlots and sound stages where their professional grade equipments capture the footage that comes to the silver screen. Being a manufacture that caters to both crowds, Sony also been actively expanding its proconsumer lineup which starts off at $2,000 with the NEX-VG10 which offers Interchangeable Lenses. Now, Sony is adding another contendtor to the family, the NEX-FS100 which starts of $5,850. So what does this extra bump in price get you?
- Super 35mm sensor that shoots 1080p 60fps content at up to 28Mbps to SD, Memory Stick (or an optional 128GB SSD)
- Output uncompressed 4:2:2 footage over HDMI
- Swiveling 3.5-inch LCD display
- 1920x1080P Slow and Quick Motion (Over & Under Cranking)
- Detachable grip, handle, and viewfinder tube
Hit the jump to see a gallery and video overview of the NEX-FS100
[Via SonyStyle]
