Photography Pre-CES: Sony Reveals 12 New Cyber-Shot Cameras for 2010 (TX7 and HX5V Top List)
| Pre-CES: Sony Reveals 12 New Cyber-Shot Cameras for 2010 (TX7 and HX5V Top List) |
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| Wednesday, 06 January 2010 20:19 |
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In addition to the not quite official Alpha A450 from the other day, Sony has made official 12 new cyber-shot point and shoot digital cameras. Among the twelve, are two in particular that are pretty exciting, especially for camera enthusiasts. I'm talking about the new TX7 and the HX5. These two cameras are built upon the same Exmor-R backlit CMOS 1/2.4" sensor that the previous TX1 and HX1 cameras debuted with last fall. Hopefully the bugs have been worked out, JPEG quality has improved (particularly on the HX5), and the usual noise improvements have been made as with all new models. Some key features for the TX7 are
The HX5 has some neat features as well. (Could this be the Panasonic DMC-ZS3 TZ7 killer? Sure looks like it on paper, except the price!)
Both cameras have the usual 10fps, sweep panorama mode, twilight mode, etc... that comes with the Exmor-R Sensor/Processor. And ALL NEW CAMERAS SUPPORT SD and SDHC CARDS! What a Great day for Sony!!Pricing and Availability: The HX5 will sell for $350. No word on the TX7 (probably a little bit more, $375-$400ish). Release date is the end of January.
Other budget cameras that I don't care too much for are the Cyber-shot DSC-W390, W380, W370, W360, W350, W330, W320, W310 and the Cyber-shot DSC-S2100, S2000 Full release after the break!
This season’s slim, colourful new Cyber-shot cameras
CES, Las Vegas – 7th January 2010: Incredible picture quality and great fun to use:
Spring’s Cyber-shot line-up is bursting with advanced optical technologies and fun-to-use features that help you capture, share and enjoy a lifetime of precious moments. A total of twelve new digital cameras from Sony make it easier than ever to grab great-looking photos that really stand out from the crowd. Cyber-shot HX5: Compact high-zoom with AVCHD and GPS With twice the sensitivity of conventional sensors, the advanced Exmor R CMOS Sensor assures beautifully detailed, low-noise images, even when you’re shooting in low light. It’s a perfect complement for the premium G Lens by Sony with powerful 10x optical zoom. Covering a generous 25-250mm range (35mm equivalent) within a compact body, the high-zoom lens is ideal for any shooting situation from wide-angle landscapes and group shots to dramatic close-ups. Left your camcorder behind? No problem: as well as brilliant 10.1 megapixel stills, the HX5 captures smooth, brilliantly detailed Full HD video clips for easy sharing. Just touch a button and start recording crisp 1920 x 1080i video footage using the highly efficient AVCHD format. After shooting, connect Cyber-shot to your BRAVIA™ TV and enjoy the show. Alternatively, slip the camera’s Memory Stick™ into the optional DVDirect MC6: you don’t need a PC to burn HD footage onto a DVD to enjoy on your PS3 or Blu-ray Disc™ player.
Optical SteadyShot with new Active Mode cuts camera-shake while you’re shooting handheld HD video. Providing up to 10x more shake correction than conventional cameras, Active Mode gives the clearest, steadiest handheld clips yet – even while you’re walking along. In a world first, Intelligent Sweep Panorama enhances the unique feature first introduced on last year’s Cyber-shot HX1, TX1 and WX1 models. It’s now easier than ever to create seamless extra-wide angle views, even with moving objects. The camera detects if people or other objects are moving in your field of view as you sweep the camera, using powerful new algorithms to compensate for any mis-matching as images are automatically stitched together. The HX5 is also the world’s first camera that integrates GPS and Compass functions to enhance your enjoyment of travel photography. Your location is displayed in real time on the large 7.6cm (3”) Clear Photo LCD screen as you’re shooting. When you’re back home, see where geotagged images and video clips were shot as on-line maps with supplied Picture Motion Browser PC software. As an extra refinement, a new Compass function shows which direction you were pointing when the picture was taken. A brand new Portrait shooting mode takes the guesswork out of grabbing beautifully-framed self portraits when you can’t see the LCD screen. Just hold the camera at arm’s length and press the shutter button. Using Face Detection, Cyber-shot detects when you’re framed correctly and fires the shutter automatically. There’s also a 2-person setting that ensures you and a friend are both in shot before firing the shutter. Cyber-shot W380: leading design and performance Available in luxurious choice of black, silver, gold and red colour options, the range-leading Cyber-shot W380 showcases an incredible array of imaging innovation at a compelling price. Sweep Panorama makes it uniquely fun and easy to capture landscapes, city skylines, group portraits and more. Just press the shutter button and sweep the camera to take in the whole scene. Sweep Panorama automatically stitches together a burst of images in moments, creating a single ultra-wide image with a huge field of view up to 185 degrees. Even slimmer and more compact than its predecessor, it boasts a bright f/2.4 Sony G lens with 5x optical zoom and 24mm wide angle to take full advantage of the CCD sensor’s 14.1 effective megapixel resolution. With an extra wide aperture, this high-quality lens opens up fresh creative possibilities, from smoothly-defocused portraits to atmospheric low-light shooting without flash. Cyber-shot TX7: ultra-slim looks… and now with Full HD movies The generously-sized wide 8.9cm (3.5”) touchscreen LCD and streamlined user interface makes operation beautifully simple. TruBlack screen technology minimises reflections and boosts contrast for a richly detailed view of your shots, even when you’re outdoors in bright daylight. The Cyber-shot TX7 also features Intelligent Sweep Panorama and 1080i HD video shooting – all accessed in an instant from the intuitive touchscreen. Share the memories in a moment with PMB Portable A slot for Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC memory cards (sold separately) is offered on all new models to suit users’ personal shooting preferences. The new Cyber-shot line-up of digital still cameras is available from end of January 2010: Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
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