January 18, 2008
Sony Cyber-shot H3 Review
The Sony Cyber-shot H3 has a 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor with 8.1 MP and a 10x optical zoom. The rear LCD is a 2.5-inch screen and the camera has HDTV output with an optional cable or dock. Other features include image stabilization, face detection and more.DPReview says the pros for the camera include reliable point and shoot performance, good image quality, good zoom and a good value among others. Cons for the camera include no wide angle, slow focus in low light, mediocre build quality, and optional stuff required for HDTV out.
The verdict for the camera is that it is an overall good camera for the money. The slow focus in low light isn’t good and you can find marginally better cameras in the price range. In the end it barely earns the recommended award.
Via DPReview
Posted by shane at 8:31 AM
December 27, 2007
Sony Europe Announces CyberShot S730
Today Sony Europe announced the latest digital camera in its CyberShot line called the S730. The camera has a 7.2MP CCD and a 2.4-inch LCD screen.Optical zoom is 3x and the ISO sensitivity is up to ISO 1250. Multi-point autofocus helps shoot sharper images.
The camera is slated for availability in Europe in the middle of January. Pricing information and possible availability in the U.S. was not announced.
Via I4U News
Posted by shane at 10:16 AM
December 19, 2007
DPReview Reviews the Sony A700
DPReview has posted its review of the Sony Alpha A700 DSLR camera. The A700 includes a wireless remote for the shutter and controlling other functions of the camera.Other features include ISO 3200-6400 and high ISO noise reduction among others. Pros for the camera include good detail at low sensitivities, HDMI output, included remote and good value for the money.
Cons include high sensitivity noise, no ISO display on viewfinder, poor RAW conversion, no top LCD status display and average auto white balance. The verdict is that the camera is a good performer with good image quality and nice feature set. The camera earned the Highly Recommended award.
Via DPReview
Posted by shane at 11:40 AM
November 29, 2007
CNET Reviews Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700
CNET recently reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700 digital camera. The camera has a 7.2MP sensor, 6x digital zoom, and recorded video as well. The media used for recording is memory Stick PRO Duo.CNET says the pros for the camera are respectable performance for its class. The bad issues are that the camera has issues with photo quality.
The verdict is that the camera is not as good as other models out there when it comes to a budget digital camera. CNET rated the DSC-S700 a 6.2 out of 10 equating to a good rating.
Via CNET
Posted by shane at 11:16 AM
November 16, 2007
Sony DCR-SR42 Camcorder Reviewed
CamcorderInfo has reviewed the entry-level Sony DCR-SR42 camcorder, which records to HDD and retails for $549. The camera has 40x optical zoom and 2000x digital zoom along with the ability to shoot still photos and video.Manual focus is accomplished by touching the touch sensitive screen where you would like to zoom in. The camcorder also has a special night shot mode as well.
Overall, the DCR-SR42 wins out in ease of use over its competitors according to CamcorderInfo. However, they say the video performance won’t impress anyone. If you want lots of manual controls they say go for the JVC GZ-MG155.
Via CamcorderInfo
Posted by shane at 11:02 AM
October 24, 2007
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T2 Holds 40k Pictures
Sony recently announced the latest addition to its Cyber-shot line of digital cameras called the DSC-T2. The T2 comes in several colors and boasts 4GB of onboard memory. That is enough for 40,000 VGA resolution images or 1000 full resolution 8MP images.Organization software on the camera allows you to organize and store images right on the camera. You can browse by events like birthdays as well.
The 2.5-inch touchscreen LCD on the rear controls all settings and in picture mode, you can touch on the screen where you want to focus and in video mode, a touch zooms the camera in. Other features include face detection and up so IOS3200. The camera will be available in December for about $350.
Via I4U News
Posted by shane at 11:54 AM
October 17, 2007
Sony HDR-UX7 Camcorder Reviewed
CamCorderInfo has reviewed the Sony HDR-UX7 camcorder, which retails for about $1000. The camcorder records to DVDs at a 1920 x 1080i resolution.The camera lens has a focal length of 5.4-54mm that is equivalent to 40-400mm, 49-490mm, 40-400mm, and 37-370mm. The camera has an automatic lens shutter that covers the lens so no manual cap is needed.
In the end, the camera has the best controls of any Sony camcorder this year, but Sony used the AVCHD codec for the DVDs, which virtually ensures the DVDs won’t play in your DVD player. CamCorderInfo says this one is a no.
Via CamCorderInfo
Posted by shane at 12:00 PM
October 16, 2007
CNET Reviews Sony A700 DSLR
CNET has reviewed Sony’s latest DSLR camera, the Alpha A700. CNET says that the good points are exceptionally streamlined, comfortable shooting, functional feature set, image stabilizer and fast performance.Bad points are design quirks and a proprietary hot shoe. In the end, CNET says that the A700 is a top-of-the-line amateur DSLR camera and perfect for those who don’t have a collection of other lenses.
The camera scored an overall 8.3 out of 10, giving it an excellent rating. You can get the A700 in body only kit, a kit with a 16mm to 105mm lens, a kit with an 18mm to 70mm lens, and a kit with a 75mm to 300mm lens.
Via CNET
Posted by shane at 11:50 AM
October 10, 2007
Sony DSCT200 Camera with 16:9 LCD
Sony’s new DSC-T200 is the first Cyber-shot camera to use a 16:9 aspect ratio LCD on the back. The LCD has a 3.5-inch screen size as well and uses a touchscreen interface.The lens is a 5x optical zoom Vario-Tessar with Carl Zeiss optics. With the 5 x zoom and huge LCD screen, you might think the cam would be large, but it is only 22mm thick.
The cam also allows you to view your images in HD on a large HDTV. You can set your picture slide shows to music and the camera comes with four tunes stored in the memory.
Via Mobilewhack.
Posted by shane at 11:59 AM
September 28, 2007
Sony DCR-DVD508 Camcorder Reviewed
Sony’s best SD camcorder is currently the DCR-DVD508, which is a replacement for the Sony DCR-DVD505. The new camera has a 10x optical zoom, a 37mm filter diameter for attachments and an aperture range of f/1.8 to 2.9.The camcorder records directly to DVDs and it has an optical viewfinder as well as a LCD screen. Optical image stabilization is featured and the camera can shoot in as little as 1.15 lux.
In the end, Camcorder Info says to skip this camera in favor of the DVD408 camcorder because they noticed issues with the new cameras CMOS sensor.
Via CamcorderInfo
Posted by shane at 11:07 AM
September 10, 2007
Sony HDR-CX7 Camcorder Reviewed
Sony’s HDR-CX7 camcorder is up for review over at camcorder Info. This camera uses a 10x optical zoom lens. The camcorder can shoot still pictures as well as video in HD resolution. The camera stores pictures and video to flash memory cards.Also included is a wireless remote control and it ships with a 4GB Memory Stick PRO duo card. The cables you need for transferring video to your PC and watch video on your TV are included as well.
In the end the camcorder was not the best that they have reviewed this year, but right at the top with a full list of specifications that an amateur filmmaker will love. The biggest drawback seems to be the price.
Via CamcorderInfo
Posted by shane at 12:58 PM
August 29, 2007
Sony CyberShot H3 Coming Soon
Sony’s latest CyberShot digital camera is the CyberShot H3. this cam has a 10x optical zoom and an 8 megapixel CCD sensor. There is an optional cable for the H3 that allows the camera to be connected to an HDTV for viewing photos in 1080p.Lens optics are by Carl Zeiss and face detection technology is used to make getting good shots easier. The 2.5” LCD screen identifies up to eight faces and automatically adjusts for good exposure.
Image stabilizing Super Steady Shot is used to help keep camera shake from messing up your photos, especially when that 10x zoom is used. The ISO sensitivity is up to 3200. the H3 will be available in September for around $300.
Via LetsGoDigital
Posted by shane at 11:45 AM
August 22, 2007
Sony Introduces New Touchscreen Digital Cameras
Since the iPhone launched everything is going touchscreen. Sony recently announced a pair of new digital cameras that use a touchscreen to navigate menus. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7200 retails for $400 and the DSC-T70 retails for $330.The DSC-T70 has a 16:9 touchscreen that measures 3” and the touch sensitive nature of the screen allows you to navigate menus and adjust camera settings as well. The DSC-T200 has a 3.5” touchscreen.
The cool part of the touchscreen is that you use it to frame your shot, then you can touch where to focus and the cam takes care of the rest of the work. In addition to face detection, it also has smile detection. This trips the shutter as soon as the subject smiles, which is a great feature for parents trying to catch kids smiling.
via PC World
Posted by shane at 1:18 PM
December 18, 2006
Sony Memory Stick Pro-HG, up to 32 GB
The SanDisk and Sony Corporations have publicized the development of the "Memory Stick PRO-HG", designed to produce faster unremitting write speeds at up to 60 Mbps, and provide larger capacity. The Pro-HG seems to be designed for flash based video recorders.
"Sony and SanDisk share the common goal of providing exciting new digital audio and video applications to consumers…" said Eli Harari, Chairman and CEO of SanDisk Corporation.
Akira Kubota, President of Core Component Business Unit, Sony Corporation said "…This new IC recording media allows the speedy sharing of high definition video and digital still camera data between products." Expect for the Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo to be available in 2007.
Via dpreview
Posted by eric at 10:17 PM
November 27, 2006
Problems With Sony's Cybershots
Sony has some flawed cameras on the market. Some of their Cyber-shot compact digital cameras on sale from September 2003 to January 2005 may show distorted images or they may not function at all. Four thousand out of 1 million models may be in need of repair. Not to mention they found condensation vulnerabilities in their other digital and video cameras. Not a good thing, huh?
Interestingly enough, Sony does not see a significant profit loss from these large number of defects.
Via Smarthouse
Posted by eric at 9:40 PM
November 2, 2006
Sony's Cybershot T50 007 Edition
Sony has come out with a limited edition of their popular Cybershot T50. This limited edition camera is in anticipation of the new James Bond film Casino Royale, which will be released November 17, 2006.Each limited production 007 model is numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity. “Both James Bond and Sony have always provided a cool-factor that consumers have grown to love,” said Hiro Kawano, Sony Electronics’ Senior Vice President for Sony Style. “We are excited to be able to offer these collector’s items exclusively through Sony Style."
This camera along with other exclusive James Bond themed products from Sony are only avalible at sonystyle.com/casinoroyale and Sony Style retail stores starting November 10th.
Via LetsGoDigital
Posted by eric at 12:55 PM
September 11, 2006
The New Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T50 and DSC-N2
Sony always seems to be on top of the game when it comes to digital cameras and these two are no exception. The new DCS-T50 and DCS-N2 offer a wide variety of options that go beyond just snapping a picture. To start, the back of the cameras have an extra large screen with menu options to eliminate the need for a lot of buttons resulting in a sleeker design and better resolution for picture viewing. Another interesting feature is the new slide show display. You can now create slideshows right from the camera with your own music and different transitions.“With digital photography, the social interaction that happens when people share their pictures has become as important as making great photographs,” said Phil Lubell, director of marketing for digital still cameras and photo printers at Sony Electronics. “Large, durable, scratch-resistant touch screens with enhanced photo-viewing capabilities are a means to ensuring that photo buffs get the maximum enjoyment out of using their cameras.”
Get more info and view the press release
Posted by eric at 7:17 AM
August 2, 2006
Sony's Latest - The Cybershot DSC-T10
There's soon to be a new addition to the Sony digital camera family, and it comes in the name of the DSC-T10, the latest in the company's "Cyber-shot" line. Much like its predecessor, the DSC-T9, the T10 sports a 3x optical zoom, a 2.5" LCD screen, and an internal memory capacity of 56 MB.The T10 has got seven megapixels somewhere in that ultra-thin body. In addition, there's image stabilization, light sensitivity, multiple picture-viewing modes, and all that good stuff. The memory is expandable with, what else, Sony memory sticks, onto which you can save pictures as well as video. The T10 will be available later this month, and will run for a retail price of about $400.
Via Yahoo! News
Posted by mark at 7:31 AM
June 8, 2006
New Sony DSC-S45
Sony introduces the compact Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S45.
The Sony DSC-S45 has 5.09 effective Megapixels, 3x optical zoom (32 - 96 mm on 35mm format camera), 2x digital zoom, Auto focus mode, Minimum focus distance 5 cm, 2.4 inch LCD 110.000 pixels resolution, PictBridge support, Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo support and works with 2x AA format batteries.
The street price of the Sony Cybershot DSC-S45 is $150 and the camera is immediate available. Buy it Now.
More details on LetsGoDigital.
Posted by i4u at 7:09 AM
February 26, 2006
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 and DSC-H2
Sony officially announces the Cyber-shot DSC-H5 and DSC-H2 in time for the PMA Show 2006.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 features a 7.2MP CCD and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12x optical zoom lens and focal length ranges of 36 to 432 millimeters (35 mm equivalence).
Other features of the DSC-H5 include Sony's Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization, high-light sensitivity settings up to IS0 1000, 3 inch LCD screen,340 shots on a single charge and 32MB of internal memory. The Cyber-shot DSC-H5 camera will be available in May for about $500.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 has a 6MP imager and a 2 inch LCD. It features the same Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12x optical zoom lens. The H2 model offers 400 shots per charge. The new Sony Zoom camera DSC-H2 will ships in April for around $400.
More details in this Sony press-release.
LetsGoDigital has a great overview of all new digital cameras announced for the PMA Show 2006 next week.
Posted by i4u at 1:45 AM
January 22, 2006
Sony Cyber-shot R1 Review
LetsGoDigital reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Digital Camera.
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"The fact that Sony introduced the Cybershot DSC R1 should without a doubt be noted as both surprising and remarkable. Not only was a new Cybershot digital camera about to see the light of day, it is a camera that comes equipped with an entirely new high resolution image sensor of no less than 10+ Megapixels, which is certainly surprising.
The Sony Cybershot R1 is far from your average digital camera. It is a definite trendsetter, a digital camera that has noticeably raised the bar another notch for the competition. "
Read the full review.
See also this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Review.
Compare Prices for the Sony R1.
Posted by i4u at 11:35 PM
February 23, 2005
New Sony DSC-W5 and DSC-W7 Digital Cameras
Sony introduced the Sony DSC-W7 and the DSC-W5 compact digital cameras.
The DSC-W7 features a 7.2MP resolution and a large 2.5" LCD screen. The new Sony leverages the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with a 3x Optical Zoom.
The Sony DSC-W5 has 5.1MP resolutiona and also a 2.5" LCD screen. The supplied rechargeable batteries are capable of up to 420 shots. The DSC-W5 also uses a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with a 3X optical zoom.
Compare Sony Camera Prices.
More details in Sony press-release and this press-release for the Sony DSC-W5.
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Sony DSC-H1 12x Zoom Digital Camera
Sony introduced the Sony DSC-H1 5MP digital zoom camera.
The DSC-H1 features Super HAD CCD imager, 12X optical zoom lens and a large 2.5-inch LCD. The focal length range of 36 - 432 millimeters (a 35mm equivalence) paired with Sony's Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization feature make it possible to capture distant objects. The DSC-H1 has 32 MB of internal memory.
The DSC-H1 Cyber-shot camera will be available this June for about $500. Compare Sony Camera Prices.
More details in Sony press-release.
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August 31, 2004
New Sony DSC-L1
Sony releases the Sony DSC-L1 which features 4.1MP and 3X optical zoom in a very small package. The Cyber-shot DSC-L1 measures Measuring 95.25 x 44.45 x 25.4mm.
The DSC-L1 incorporates a 1.5 inch transflective LCD screen and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3X optical zoom lens.
With Memory Stick Pro Duo the L1 can record video with 640x480 pixel resolution at 30 frames per second.
The Cyber-shot DSC-L1 camera will come in four colors and finishes: brushed silver, dark blue matte, black and a striking dark red piano gloss. The silver DSC-L1 camera will be available in mid-October, and the blue, black and red models will follow in January, each for about $300. More details on Sony Press-Release.
So Sony and Casio made already their announcements for the Christmas season. Still more new cameras to come.
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Sony DSC-T3 5MP Ultra-Slim Digital Camera
Sony releases the DSC-T3, the follow-up model to Sony DSC-T1 and DSC-T11.
Update 30/11/04:
New Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3 Review
The Sony DSC-T3 is again the thinnest Sony 5MP digital Camera measuring in at less than three-quarters of an inch. The New DSC-T3 is faster. It shoots bursts of up to four full-resolution images at three frames per second.
The T3 camera incorporates a built-in, electrically operated lens cover that opens instantly when the camera is activated. With a single push of the power button, it springs to life in under a second.
The DSC-T3 features a 2.5" screen with a Transflective Clear Photo LCD for better image viewing with less reflection.
More details in Sony Press-Release.
The new Sony DSC-T3 camera will be available in October for about $500.
Sony DSC-T3 Specification:
Imaging Device: 1/2.4" 5.1 Megapixel Effective Super HAD CCD
Recording Media: Memory Stick Duo Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo Media
Lens Construction: 11 Elements in 8 Groups (Including 3 Aspheric Elements,
1 Prism)
Zoom: 3X Optical, 2X Digital Zoom, 0 4X Smart Zoom Feature (depending on
resolution). Up to 12X Total Zoom (depending on resolution)
Filter Diameter: N/A
Focal Length: 6.7 20.1mm
35mm Equivalent: 38 114mm
Aperture: f3.5 f5.6 (W), f4.4 f10.0 (T)
Focus: 5 Area Multi-Point AF, 5 Step Manual Preset
Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7" (50cm)
Macro Focus Distance: Selectable 3.1" (8cm), Magnifying Glass Mode 0.4" (1cm)
Shutter Speed: Auto (1/8 1/1000 sec), Program Auto (1 1/1000 sec),
High Speed (1/250 1/1000 sec)
Aperture Range: f3.5 f4.4
Exposure Compensation: 2.0EV, 1/3EV steps
Color LCD: 2.5" 230K TFT Pixels Hybrid LCD Screen
Flash Modes: Auto/Forced On/Forced Off/Slow Synchro
Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off
Flash Effective Range: 3 7⁄8" 5' 1⁄4" (0.1 1.7m)
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash
Burst Mode: 9 Shot (5MP), 13 Shot (3MP), 30 Shot (1 MP) 100 (VGA) 1.1 FPS
Speed Burst Mode: 4 Shot (5MP JPEG Fine) 3 FPS
Picture Effects: Black & White, Sepia
ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400
Scene Modes: Beach, Candle, Fireworks, High Speed Shutter, Landscape,
Magnifying Glass Mode, Snow, Twilight, Twilight Portrait
Self-Timer: Yes, 10 Seconds
Audio/Video Output: Yes, by Supplied Cyber-shot Station & Cable
Still Image Modes: JPEG (Fine/Standard), Burst, Auto Bracketing
MPEG Movie Mode: MPEG VX Fine (640 X 480, 30 fps) with Audio,
(MPEG VX Fine Requires Memory Stick PRO media)
MPEG VX Standard (640 X 480, 16.6 fps) with Audio,
Video Mail (160 x 112, 8.3fps) with Audio
Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes
USB Terminal: Yes, by Supplied Multi-connector Cable, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed
Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Compatibility*: Tested to support up to
512MB media capacity; does not support Access Control security function
Battery Type/Capacity: InfoLithium NP-FT1, 2.4W (680mAh)
Supplied Software: Picture Package for Sony v1.1 (Windows), Pixela
ImageMixer VCD2 (Macintosh) ImageData Converter v1.5
(Macintosh), USB Driver, Cyber-shot Life tutorial (Windows)
OS Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE, 2000 Professional, Me, XP
Home and Professional
Macintosh OS 8.5.1, 8.6/ 9.0 - 9.2/ X (10.0, 10.1)
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July 21, 2004
Sony DSC-P150 7.2MP Digital Camera
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Sony announces new 7 Mega Pixel Digital Camera Sony DSC-P150.
Sony says the DSC-P150 is the world's first compact point-and-shoot digital camera in the marketplace loaded with 7.2 megapixels. It will be available in September for less than $500. The P150 camera yields an image size of 3072 x 2304 -- making it the first pocketable camera capable of capturing enough pixels to make 300-dpi 8" x 10" enlargements. It features a 1.8 inch TFT screen. The Battery holds for 310 shots. |
More details in Sony Press-Release.
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May 30, 2004
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W1 Digital Camera
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The newly announced Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W1 5MP Digital Camera is available for pre-order. Find Stores here.
The Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 features a 1/1.8 Super HAD CCD and a 3X optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens and a 5.1 Megapixel (2592 x 1944 pixel)resolution. Other features include manual exposure control, 5 area multi-point auto focus and MPEG Movie VX video mode. The DSC-W1 as does the DSC-T1 features a 2.5" LCD screen. The Sony DSC-W1 starts at $399. It i supposed to start shipping June 4th based on SonyStyle. Amazon.com says 27th of June. Find Stores Now!. |
Imaging Device: 1/1.8" 5.1 Megapixel Super HAD CCD
Recording Media: Memory Stick Media, Memory Stick PRO Media
Lens Construction: 7 Elements in 5 Groups, 3 Aspheric Elements
Zoom: 3X Optical
Smart Zoom Feature: 0 4.0X (at VGA Resolution), 12X Total
Digital Zoom: Precision, 0 2.0X Range, 6X Total
Filter Diameter: 30mm, by required VAD-WA adaptor
Focal Length: 7.9 23.7mm
35mm Equivalent: 38 114mm
Aperture Range: f2.8 f5.6 (W); f5.2 f10 (T)
Auto Focus: 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, 5-Step Manual
Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7" (50cm)
Macro Focus Distance: 3.9" (10cm)
Shutter Speed: 1/8 1/1000 sec. (auto), 2 1/1000 sec. (twilight), 30 1/1000 sec. (manual)
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
Color LCD: 2.5" 123K Pixel LCD Screen
Flash Modes: Auto/Forced On/Forced Off/Slow Synchro
Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off
Flash Effective Range: 1.6 12.5 ft. (0.5 3.8m)
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent
Burst Mode: 9 Shot (JPEG fine), 16 Shot (JPEG std.), 1.6fps
Picture Effects: Sepia, Black & White
ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400
Scene Modes: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Candle, Beach
Self-Timer: Yes, 10 Seconds
Audio/Video Output: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable
Still Image Modes: Normal (JPEG Fine/Standard), Burst, Multi-Burst
MPEG Movie Modes: MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640 x 480 at 30fps), (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick PRO media), MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640 x 480 at 16fps), Video Mail (160 x 112 at 8fps) with Audio
Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes
USB Terminal: Yes, Supports USB 2.0
Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 1GB media capacity1; does not support Access Control security function
Compatible Battery: AA NiMH, Alkaline
Supplied Software: Picture Package for Sony v1.0 (Windows), Pixela ImageMixer VCD2 (Macintosh), SPVD-012.1 USB Driver, Cyber-shot Life tutorial (Windows)
OS Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP Home/XP Pro; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/X (10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3)
Supplied Accessories: NH-AA-DA Rechargeable AA Batteries, BC-CS2 Battery Charger, A/V and USB Cables, Wrist Strap, MSA-32A 32MB Memory Stick Media, Software CD-ROM
Dimensions: 3 9⁄16" x 2 3⁄8" x 1 7⁄16" (91 x 60 x 36mm)
Weight: 6.9 oz (189g) Body; 9.2 oz. (250g) Body w/Battery, Media, Wrist Strap
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May 26, 2004
Sony Cybershot DSC-F88 5MP Digital Camera
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Sony announced a new 5MP Digital Camera with a swivel lens. Similar to its 2MP mini camera cousin Cybershot DSC-U50 the swivel lens is great for making photos of yourself.
The lens is a Zeiss(R) Vario Tessar(R) with 3X optical zoom that can rotate 300 degrees. The camera has a 1.8-inch LCD screen. The F88 takes both the Memory Stick(R)and Memory Stick PRO(TM) memory cards. It will be interesting to see if the red and blue versions will make it outside of Japan. The US press-release only shows the silver one. The Black Cybershot DSC-T1 is for instance only available in Japan. The DSC-F88 will be available in July for $450 MSRP. Source: US Press-Release Japanese Press-Release |
Sony Cybershot DSC-F88 Specifications:
Imaging Device: 1/2.4" 5.1 Megapixel Super HAD CCD
Recording Media: Memory Stick Media, Memory Stick PRO Media
Lens Construction: 10 Elements in 13 Groups, 4 Aspheric
Zoom: 3X Optical
Smart Zoom Feature: 0 4.0X (at VGA Resolution), 12X total
Digital Zoom: Precision, 0 2.0X range, 6X total
Filter Diameter: N/A
Focal Length: 6.7 20.1mm
35mm Equivalent: 38 114mm
Aperture Range: f3.5 f8 (W); f4.2 f9 (T)
Auto Focus: 5 Area Multi-point AF, Center AF, 5-Step Manual
Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7 (50 cm)
Macro Focus Distance: 3.1 (8 cm), Magnifying Glass mode 0.4 (1 cm)
Shutter Speed: 1/8 1/1000 sec. (auto); 1 1/1000 sec. (Program Auto); 30 1/500 sec. (manual)
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
Color LCD: 1.8 134K Pixel LCD Screen
Flash Modes: Auto/Forced On/Forced Off/Slow Synchro
Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off
Flash Effective Range: 0.5 7.2 ft. (0.15 - 2.2m)
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent
Burst Mode: 9 Shot (JPEG fine), 16 Shot (JPEG std.), 1.6 fps
Picture Effects: Sepia, Black & White
ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400
Scene Modes: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Candle, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, High Speed Shutter, Magnifying Glass
Self-Timer: Yes, 10 Seconds
Audio/Video Output: Yes, by supplied multi-connector cable
Still Image Modes: Normal (JPEG Fine/Standard), Burst, Multi-Burst
MPEG Movie Modes: MPEG VX with Audio (640 X 480, 16.6fps), Video Mail (160 x 112, 8.3fps) with Audio
Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes
USB Output: Yes, by supplied multi-connector cable, supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed
Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility1: Tested to support up to 1GB media capacity; does not support Access Control security function
Compatible Battery: Designed for use with NP-FR1 InfoLithium Rechargeable
Supplied Software: Picture Package for Sony v1.0 (Windows), Pixela ImageMixer VCD2 (Macintosh), SPVD-012.1 USB Driver, Cyber-shot Life tutorial (Windows)
OS Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/Me/ 2000/XP Home/XP Pro; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/X (10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3)
Supplied Accessories: NP-FR1 Rechargeable InfoLithium Battery, AC-LS5 Battery Charger, A/V to Multi-Connector and USB to Multi-Connector Cables, Wrist Strap, MSA-32A 32MB Memory Stick Media, Software CD-ROM
Dimensions: 3 15⁄16 x 2 15⁄16 x 1" (98 x 75 x 25.6 mm)
Weight: 6 oz. (163g) Body, 7.4 oz. (202g) Body w/Battery, Media, Wrist Strap
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Sony Cybershot DSC-T1 - The Thinnest 5MP available
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Sony is currently heavily advertising the Cybershot DSC-T1 in the USA with magazine ads, but also with tons of TV commercials. It launched end of last year on the Japanese Market and since a couple weeks the world thinnest 5MP digital camera is available in the USA.
I4U reviewed early on this pocket-size flat 5 mega pixel machine. In the meantime Sony also launched the DSC-T11 a more fashion oriented version for the Japanese market. Sony's DSC-T1 features a 3X Optical Zoom and a 2.5" Hybrid LCD Monitor. It also has a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens and Sony's high-speed Real Image Processor. Plus it captures VGA (640x 480) video at 30 frames per second. The attached lens cover gives it the extra gadget edge. The Cybershot DSC-T1 starts at $417.00 - Check Prices Now!. |
- Imaging Device: 1/2.35" 5.1 Megapixel Effective Super HAD CCD
- Recording Media: Memory Stick Duo Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo Media
- Zoom: 3X Optical, 2X Digital Zoom, 0 - 4X Smart Zoom Feature (depending on resolution) Up to 12X Total Zoom (depending on resolution)
- Filter Diameter: N/A
- Focal Length: 6.7 - 20.1mm
- 35mm Equivalent: 38 - 114mm
- Aperture: f3.5 - 4.4
- Focus: 3 Area Multi-Point AF, 5 Step Manual Preset
- Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7" (50cm)
- Macro Focus Distance: Auto 3.1" (8cm), Magnifying Glass Mode 0.4" (1cm)
- Shutter Speed: Auto (1/8 - 1/1000 sec), Program Auto (1-1/1000 sec), High Speed (1/250 - 1/1000 sec)
- Manual Exposure: 2.0EV, 1/3EV steps
- Color LCD: 2.5" 211K Pixels Hybrid LCD Screen
- Flash Modes: Auto/Forced On/Forced Off/ Slow Synchro
- Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off
- Flash Effective Range: 11 7/8" - 4' 111/8" (0.3 - 1.5m)
- White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- Picture Effects: Solarize, Sepia, Negative Art
- ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400
- Scene Modes: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Snow, Beach, High Speed Shutter, Fireworks, Magnifying Glass
- Self-Timer: Yes, 10 Seconds
- Video Output: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable
- Still Image Modes: JPEG (Fine/Standard), Burst, Auto Bracketing, Email, Voice Memo
- MPEG Movie Mode: MPEG VX Fine (640 X 480, 30 fps) with Audio, MPEG VX Standard (640 X 480, 16 fps) with Audio, Video Mail (160 x 112, 8fps) with Audio
- Clip Motion: Normal (160 x 120), Mobile (80 x 72)
- Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes
- USB Terminal: Yes, Supports USB 2.0
- Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Compatibility*: Tested to support up to 512MB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function
- Battery Type/Capacity: InfoLithium T Series
- Supplied Software: Pixela ImageMixer Software for Sony v1.5, USB Driver SPVD-013
- OS Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE, 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/X (10.0, 10.1, 10.2)
- Supplied Accessories: NP-FT1 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery, AC-LM5 AC Adapter/In-Camera Charger, Cyber-shot Station, AV Cable, USB Cable, MSG-M32A Memory Stick Duo Media, Memory Stick Duo Adapter, Wrist Strap, Software CD ROM
- Dimensions: 3 5/8" x 2 3/8" x 4/5" (91 x 60 x 21mm)
- Weight: 6.3 oz (180g) w/battery, Memory Stick Duo Media & Wrist Strap
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