The Sony VX2100E is widely regarded as one of the greatest low-light MiniDV camcorders ever made. Known for its clean highlights, deep shadows, and rich color reproduction, it became the go-to camera for filmmakers and skate videographers looking for that unmistakable 2000s video look.
Key Details & Specifications
3 × 1/3" CCD sensors for excellent colour separation
Legendary low-light capability (minimum illumination 1 lux)
12× optical zoom (48× digital), f/1.6-2.4
Professional manual controls (iris, gain, shutter, WB presets)
2.5" LCD + Colour viewfinder
LANC, S-Video, RCA AV, headphone, mic, DV FireWire
Records to MiniDV tapes in PAL
Built to last — durable and reliable even today
Imaging & Optics
Sensors: 3 × 1/3" CCDs (approx. 380k pixels each, 340k effective)
Lens: 6-72mm (12× optical zoom), f/1.6-2.4
35mm equivalent: 43.2-518.4mm
Filter thread: 58mm
Digital zoom: up to 48×
Minimum illumination: 1 lux (F1.6)
White balance: Auto / Indoor 3200K / Outdoor 5800K
Recording
Format: MiniDV (PAL)
Tape speed: SP 18.81 mm/s, LP 12.56 mm/s
Recording time: SP 60 min / LP 90 min
Audio: 16-bit 48kHz or 12-bit 32kHz PCM
Inputs / Outputs
S-Video In/Out (auto-switch)
Composite Video In/Out
Audio In/Out (RCA)
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
External mic input (3.5mm)
DV (FireWire) i.LINK 4-pin
LANC control port
Display
2.5" colour LCD (211k dots)
Colour EVF
General
Operating temp: 0°C to 40°C
Dimensions: approx. 120 × 159 × 393 mm
Weight: approx. 1.5 kg body; 1.6 kg with battery & tape
1× Battery (Used condition - No guarantee for capacity life)
1× Original Sony Charger
1× Sony Excellence MiniDV Tape (used)
Fully working and tested.
Good cosmetic condition with low signs of use.
Optics good.
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