Sony DSLR-A300, Officially Announced, Photos Reveled
Available in April 2008 for $799 (with kit lens)
Sony DSLR-A350, Official Specs, Complete Photo Gallery
Pre-PMA 2008 Leak : Sony Alpha A300 and A350 ?
Numerous photos of new Alpha from Sony have posted at dyxum photo forum early today. There’s no spec available on allegedly new bodies, only guess works are involved judging on the print and graphical features of the bodies.
The images shown A300 with 10.2mp, A350 with 14.2mp and both have Swivel LCD screen with a possible live view feature. Although two bodies having identical angles and lightings with only different in prints is highly suspicious to me but it is what it is, just another internet rumor and leak. All I can say at this point is the race to third spot in DSLR leaership continue. Watch out, Pentax.
(Via SlashGear.)
Sony Unveils Cyber-Shot W-Series DigiCams with Smile Shutter
DSC-W120
DSC-W150
DSC-W170
Sony Unveils a whole range of W-Series DigiCams with smile shutter -- the 10.1-megapixel DSC-W170, 8.1-megapixel DSC-W150, 8.1-megapixel DSC-W130, and 7.2-megapixel DSC-W120. The first two feature 2.7-inch LCD screens and Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lenses, while the latter two feature 2.5 inch LCD screens and 4x optical zoom. All of the devices in the W-series feature the Smile Shutter technology, which means the shot will only be taken when all faces are already smiling. At the same time, the W150 and the W170 feature intelligent scene recognition (iSCN) technology, which allows the camera to choose the best setting depending upon the environment. The DSC-W120 will sell for US$200 in March, the DSC-W130 for US$230 on the same month, the DSC-W150 for US$250 in April, and the DSC-W170 for US$300 also on April.
(Via Image-Acquire.com.)
Sony Announces Cybershot DSC-H10
The new 8.1mp Sony Cybershot DSC-H10 is relatively similar to DSC-H3 announced less than 6 months ago, with the exception that it uses 3-inch instead of 2.5-inch LCD display. The 1/2.5’ Super HAD is twice better in sensor sensitivity and has 6db better smear rejection ratio than a typical CCD. It’s being used in Sony’s Alpha line of DSLR cameras. The rest of the spec doesn’t look like a major improvement over predecessor H3. It’s still having the same Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 10x optical external zoom range of 38-380mm (35mm equiv.)
Other features include face detection, advanced sport shooting modes, movie mode up to 640x480 in 30fps and ISO of up to 3200 with optional telephoto conversion lenses. Sony says the H10 will be ready to ship around May with MSRP of $300.
(Via SlashGear.)
Sony DSC-T300: Sony's Top Line Slim Cam [Digital Cameras]
The T300 is Sony's newest high-end slim camera, with a 10.1MP sensor, a 16:9 3.5 inch screen and a 5x Carl Zeiss 5x zoom (33-165mm). The camera can dynamically switch between five scene modes, trigger the shutter when it detects a smile, face detect with priority for adults and children, search through photos by face, improved focusing at close distance, image stabilization and a high ISO or 3200 for light sensitivity rare on a camera this small. It can output 1080p slideshows to an HDTV. $400. Unfortunately, it does use a Memory StickDuo, and that 3200 ISO rating can't be anything but grainy.
(Via Gizmodo.)
Sony DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC62 MiniDV Camcorders
Sony is slowing their line of MiniDV camcorders this year with only two new models. The Sony DCR-HC52 features a 680k, 1/6″ CCD sensor, 40x optical zoom, and 2.5″ LCD screen. The HC52 will cost $250 and be available in February. The step-up model, the Sony DCR-HC62, drops the optical zoom to 25x but upgrades the sensor to 1 megapixel for what should be a sharper image. It also increases the size of the LCD screen to 2.7″ with a 16:9 ratio and includes a Memory Stick PRO Duo slot for taking 1 megapixel stills. Also available in February, the HC62 will run $300.
(Via Digital Camcorder News.)
Sony DSC-S780, DSC-S750: Low-End As Sony Cams Go [Product Spam]
The DSC-780 and DSC-S750 have lofty-sounding model names, but don't be fooled: they're low end to the tune of $180 and $150. Do Not Want.
At $180, this is not a lot of camera. For a little more, a gadget freak could hit up any other model in the line and do with a better feature set.
They've got 8.1 and 7.2 MP ratings, 3x lenses equivalent to 35-105mm and 2.5-inch screens. They do basic face recognition, have lithium ion batteries and a 1-inch profile.
(Via Gizmodo.)
Sony unloads a truckload of new cameras before PMA
(Via Engadget.)
Sony DSC-W170, DSC-W150, DSC-W120: Regular Point and Shoots
Sony's W series cameras are their midline point and shoots in feature and size. Best feature: Like the T300, it has a smile shutter mode which snaps the show when the subject grins. The W170 has a 10.1mp rating with 28-140mm 5x Carl Zeiss lens. They'll come in lots of colors, with a few minor variations between each model.
The W150 has an 8.1MP rating and a 30-150mm lens. Both have a 2.7-inch screen. The W120 has a 4x optical zoom (no Zeiss), 7.2MPs, and a 2.5-inch screen.
Each have ISOs of 3200, and steady shot. They're available in a few colors, too. Respectively, they are priced at $300, $230, and $200. The W170/150 have iSCN tech for automatically switching between scene modes.
(Via Gizmodo.)
Sony DCR-DVD610, DCR-DVD710, DCR-DVD810, and DCR-DVD910 Camcorders
Sony has entered the year with four new standard-definition DVD camcorder models, the DCR-DVD610, DCR-DVD710, DCR-DVD810, and DCR-DVD910. All four models feature the ability to record footage to Memory Stick PRO Duo cards, a feature that could alleviate much of the stress associated with running out of space on a 1.4-2.6GB 8cm DVD. Smart move, Sony. The lowest-end model, the DVD610, features a new 680k, 1/8″ CCD, 40x optical zoom, and the rather standard 2.7″ widescreen LCD.
(Via Digital Camcorder News.)
Sony HDR-SR10, HDR-SR11, and HDR-SR12 HDD Camcorders
Sony has released three new HDD camcorders for the new year, the HDR-SR10, HDR-SR11, and HDR-SR12. All three camcorders record in the AVCHD codec at full 1920x1080 resolution. The Sony HDR-SR10 is the baby model of the three and has a 40GB hard drive. It features a 4 megapixel, 1/5″ CMOS sensor, 15x optical zoom, and a 2.7″ widescreen LCD.
(Via Digital Camcorder News.)
Sony HDR-UX10 and HDR-UX20 AVCHD DVD Camcorders
Two new high-definition DVD camcorders have been announced by Sony. The new Sony HDR-UX10 and HDR-UX20 models will both record 1920x1080 AVCHD video to 8cm DVDs. Both camcorders feature a 1/5″ CMOS sensor, 15x optical zoom, and a 2.7″ widescreen LCD. The HDR-UX10 and HDR-UX20 also feature Sony’s new face detection technology, which can track up to 8 faces at the same time for better, more accurate focusing.
(Via Digital Camcorder News.)
Sony to release its 120GB HDD handy camcorder in Japan
SEOUL, Korea (AVING) --
(Picture: Sony 120GB HDD camcorder ‘HDR-SR12’ model displayed at CES2008)
These feature full 1920 x 1080 AVCHD for recording video in true high definition, a 10M photo capture, 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and image stabilization technology for smooth video recording. Adopting 12x optical zoom lens and 5.7M CMOS sensor, ’HDR-SR12’ offers up to 48 hours of video recording, and ‘HDR-SR11’ allows up to 22 hours of it.
They are available on 20 February, and suggested price is 170,000(JPY) and 150,000(JPY) respectively.
(Via AVING WORLD | English.)
Sony DCR-SR220 HDD camcorder
The Sony DCR-SR220 is a HDD cam with SD resolution video recording featuring a 60GB HDD. With this beauty you will be able to record animated pictures on the memory stick PRO duo. The recorder supports MPEG-2 format, it features, 15x Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T optics, 4-megapixel digital still capture, 2.3 megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor, Face detection technology for video and photos (maximum of 8 faces), 41 hours of video, Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo media card and hard drive, Quick-on feature comes out of standby in <1 second, Built-in zoom microphone and Sony HDD Smart Protection System. The recorder also uses the new image processing engine called "BIONZ".
Sony DCR-SR220 HDD camcorder will be out in Japan for about 100,000Yen or $932 on 20th February.
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(Via Newlaunches.com.)
Sony unveiled yet another exciting HD camcorder for newbies and experienced photographers. The Sony HDR-SR12E Handycam offers spectacular image quality with unbelievable audio effects. The camcorder records Full HD videos with 1920x1080 dpi resolution at 16Mbps using AVCHD format. You can record up to 48 hours HD footage on 120GB hard drive or use the optional Memory stick for sharing. It incorporates ClearVid CMOS Image sensor with Exmor derived technology to minimize noise level and boost image quality.
Furthermore, the camcorder relies on the powerful BIONZ high-speed image processor for fast operation with least response time. The 10 Megapixel Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with 12x optical zoom and 150x digital zoom captures stunning videos and still images. Face Detection with Bit Allocation has been integrated with the camcorder to give perfect exposure in videos as well as still images.
Specifications
• Super SteadyShot optical image stabilisation
• D-Range Optimiser to enhance image quality in backlit shots
• Advanced Dual Rec
• Photo-quality 3.2’ Wide Xtra Fine touchscreen LCD
• 5.1 surround sound recording
• BRAVIA Sync via HDMI™ connection
• One Touch Disc Burn
• Easy PC back up via USB 2.0
(Via Image-Acquire.com.)
The march of the compact mega zooms continues. Sony recently introduced a very small 8-megapixel digicam with a 10x optical zoom and optical image stabilization. Like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 and Canon PowerShot SX100 IS this camera is really targeted to folks heading out on vacation or just need a digicam with a wide range of focal lengths. Yes, we know there are 12x, 15x even 18x models available but they’re much bigger than the H3, TZ3 or SX100 IS. In fact, the DSC-H3 is even smaller than the 6x 8MP Canon PowerShot A720 IS . Since we recently tested the similarly priced TZ3 we were anxious to see which one was the better camera. Click to find out…
(Via Digital Trends.)
Sony Alpha A200 announced for US
(Via Engadget.)
Sony DCR-HC62 Mini DV Handycam
Sony ’s DCR-HC62 mini DV Handycam is a camcorder that comes with a 25x optical Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar zoom lens and a 1-megapixel CCD imager, framing and footage viewing is easy with its 2.7″ widescreen (16:9 ratio) LCD touchscreen display, USB, a Memory Stick PRO Duo, an on-screen usage guide, Super SteadyShot image stabilization and color viewfinders. Look for this mini camcorder this February for $300.
(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)
Sony HDR-SR11E/12E and HDR-HC9E Camcorders
Catering to both the high-definition and standard-definition segments, Sony Handycam has just announced its latest line of products for 2008 with a huge range of products for both formats. These include about 13 standard-definition and 6 HD camcorders. As always, Sony is striving to deliver the best to its consumers and its latest iteration is no different.
All the SD and HD camcorders sport Sony's unmatched technologies like Face Detection and D-Range optimizer, ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor and BIONZ processor, and the Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilizer. The ClearVid CMOS sensor together with Exmor technology reduces noise and increases sensitivity resulting in ultra-high-resolution images. The powerful BIONZ processor, which was already incorporated into Sony's Cybershot and Alpha digital cameras, has now made its way into camcorders enabling faster signal processing. Also, both SD and HD camcorders offer different storage solutions, giving users a choice of onboard HDD, Memory Sticks and 8cm DVD discs, or both.
The HDR-SR12E, topper of its range, is of the HDD variety with an incredible 120GB of storage and can shoot video for up to two whole days. Browsing through that much of footage is made easy with the handy Film Roll Index and Face Index. Both the HDR-SR11E and HDR-SR12E
Its ample offering of 13 SD camcorders all feature hybrid movie recording to Memory Sticks and also 40x optical zoom with Carl Zeiss lens, bringing those long-distant shots much more closer. All of these features add up to render exquisite, professional-looking homemade videos, almost matching other high-definition camcorders.
Moving on to the high-definition side, Sony's new crop of 6 HD camcorders offer video recording with a never-before-seen resolution of 1920x1080, perfect for watching them later on your HDTV. They now have 10-megapixel still image quality competing directly with top-end digital cameras out there. Additionally, Sony's AVCHD HDD Handycam comes loaded with up to 120GB of onboard hard-disk storage, facilitating long hours of recording up to a staggering two days. On the other hand, AVCHD DVD version lets you record high-definition videos onto Memory Sticks and 8cm DVDs. The ability to burn movies directly to 8cm DVD discs eliminates the need for a PC or other recording devices.
There is no information on pricing or availability yet, but here are some pictures to keep you going.
(Via Image-Acquire.com.)
Sony Electronics previewed its top-notch SX90/SX90CR Machine Vision Camera from the newly announced XCD line-up. The SXGA camera records premium quality video at 1280x960 pixels resolution. Its exceptional high-speed, low-noise sensor enables smoother functioning. The Sony 1/3-type progressive Scan CCD enables streaming at 30 fps.
The SX90/SX90CR camera features the 1394b interface to reach the 800Mbps mark at its bandwidth. Amazingly, 62 cameras can be joined in a Daisy Chain to relish the benefits of a Multi-Camera system. The camera’s Bus Synchronization lets the user shoot multi-angled images from separate modules for precise observation. Its Image Buffer temporarily stores data for efficient use of bandwidth and ease of operation.
Specifications
Accessories: Lens Mount Cap, Operating Instructions
The Sony XCD SX90/SX90CR is available at the authorized outlets for a price of $1,583.
(Via Image-Acquire.com.)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730 compact shooter pre-announced for CES
(Via Engadget.)
With the Christmas zeal in the air Sony has unveiled the all new video camera named ‘the Sony HDR-CX7E’. It is a lightweight camcorder weighting just 370 grams and is competent enough of giving out 1080i Video using the AVCHD format. The Sony camcorder facilitates the user to Record HD and SD video and also still images directly to a memory stick. The camera employs both HD Component and HDMI output, along with Optical image stabilization. The HDR-CX7E also incorporates the dual transcribing technology and the steady slow photography function. The 6.1 mega pixel Video Camera HDR-CX7E delivers high quality and astonishing still photographs as well as video output. The high performance camcorder also equips a 2.7 inch LCD monitor. There is still no announcement from the company side on the pricing and date of availability of the Camera. So, those who want to buy one, please hang on…
(Via Image-Acquire.com.)
