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By admin, on November 25th, 2010
November 25, 2010
Nikon Corporation (Makoto Kimura, President) and Nikon Imaging Japan Inc. (Takao Nishioka, President) must unfortunately announce that the launch of my Picturetown 3D services, announced on October 26, will be delayed.
Though launch of my Picturetown 3D services was scheduled for the beginning of December, delays in production of the NF-300i 3D digital photo frame have led to postponement of the launch of the services.
The launch of my Picturetown 3D services is now scheduled for the second half of January 2011.
We sincerely apologize to all potential users of the services, and especially to those who have already applied for them, for the inconvenience. We appreciate your patience.
By admin, on October 21st, 2010
Top 5 New Camera Rumors of past few months
- Nikon D4
- Nikon Q
- Nikon EVIL
- Canon EVIL
- Canon 1DS Mk IV
Top 5 New Camera Rumors and google search statics, Nikon D4 is the popular and flagship of all rumors and yes no-one or very less amount of people is searching for Canon 1DS Mk IV :p
 Canon 1DS Mk IV, Nikon Q, Nikon EVIL, Canon EVIL, Nikon D4
By admin, on September 25th, 2010
PANASONIC 3D TECHNOLOGY ACES 2010 US OPEN
Delivers US Open in First-Ever Live-in-3D Broadcast in Collaboration with DIRECTV and CBS Sports
Panasonic Joins with Sports Video Group to Create “3D Tennis Playbook”
SECAUCUS, NJ (September 24, 2010) – Panasonic, a worldwide leader in Full HD 3D1 technology and the official 3D HDTV sponsor of the US Open, wrapped up a successful fortnight at the USTA National Tennis Center last week teaming up with DIRECTV and CBS Sports to deliver the first-ever 3D broadcasts of US Open matches including the men’s and women’s singles finals – which will become the basis of a soon-to-be released textbook guide to producing 3D tennis broadcasting.
Panasonic also marked the US unveiling of its first consumer 3D camcorder at the 2010 Open as well as the availability of the much-anticipated world’s first professional 3D camcorder, and a partnership with professional TV services company Bexel to provide 3D broadcast rigs for live television productions.
Professional Tennis Enters 3D Era
During the two weeks of tennis at the US Open, center court matches during both weekends were broadcast in 3D on DIRECTV’s n3D™ powered by Panasonic – a linear channel dedicated exclusively to 3D programming and viewable on 3D television sets including Panasonic’s line of award-winning VIERA Full HD 3D TVs. n3D is one of DIRECTV’s three separate all-3D channels which launched June 30, sponsored by Panasonic to deliver even more 3D sports, entertainment, documentary and other programming to DIRECTV’s HD subscribers.
Panasonic’s AG-3DA1, the world’s first professional 3D camcorder with SD Memory Card recording capabilities, played a major role in the production of the 3D US Open broadcasts, complementing the seven stationary dual-HD camera 3D rigs by providing roving 3D coverage of key matches and behind-the-scenes activities from around the USTA National Tennis Center grounds.
“We were very excited about bringing the first 3D broadcasts of the US Open into viewers’ homes,” said Ken Aagaard, CBS Sports’ Executive Vice President of Engineering and Production. “The US Open offered us an opportunity to work within a much smaller field of play than we’ve seen with baseball, basketball and football and capture the nuances of the game of tennis from very unique perspectives. Panasonic’s 3DA1 pro camcorder also provided us with just the tool we needed to fill the void in the on-court action by going into the crowds and capturing the behind-the-scenes tennis world in 3D as well. Feedback from viewers has been very positive thus far.”
Panasonic, DIRECTV and Best Buy also supported the Consumer Electronics Association’s (CEA) 3D Demo Days, which coincided with championship weekend at the US Open, by inviting the public to visit Best Buy stores across the country to watch the DIRECTV n3D channel broadcasts of the US Open in 3D on Panasonic VIERA® Plasma 3D HDTVs. Overall 59 retailers in 3,000 stores participated in CEA’s 3D Demo Days across the US.
Guide to 3D Tennis Broadcasts
Panasonic is underwriting the development of the 3D Tennis Playbook, a hands-on guide for industry professionals on how to produce tennis events in 3D, produced by the Sports Video Group (SVG), the industry’s premier technical working group for producers, and distributors of sports content.
“The Playbook is going to be a frontline documentary on how to produce tennis tournaments in 3D so that broadcasters worldwide can take advantage of the experience gained at the groundbreaking 3D broadcasts from the 2010 US Open to bring the excitement of professional tennis in 3D to more and more homes,” says SVG Executive Director Martin Porter. “We are grateful to Panasonic for advancing 3D production techniques and technology and for being a partner in the creation of this valuable industry resource.”
US Open Fans Step Into the 3D World
As part of Panasonic’s sponsorship of the US Open, fans attending this year’s event could visit the Panasonic 3D Experience Gallery located at historic Louis Armstrong Stadium where they could see themselves in 3D, watch 3D movies and programs and catch the US Open action live in 3D on DIRECTV’s n3D powered by Panasonic channel. During the two-week event, more than 40,000 fans visited the Panasonic Gallery and other 3D demo areas located around the National Tennis Center to experience the immersive world of Panasonic 3D home entertainment for themselves.
“As a worldwide leader in 3D technology, Panasonic is extremely proud to work with such equally dedicated partners and industry leaders as the USTA, CBS Sports, DIRECTV and SVG to lead professional tennis into the 3D era,” said Eisuke Tsuyuzaki, Panasonic’s Chief Technology Officer. “With 3D home entertainment, seeing truly is believing, and tennis fans both at the US Open and around the country have now been able to see for themselves how 3D technology will be able to transform their living room into a front row seat to the world’s top sports and entertainment events.”
About Panasonic 3D Technology
Panasonic’s range of Full HD 3D VIERA® Plasma HDTVs (VT25 and GT25 Series), when coupled with Panasonic’s 3D Blu-ray Disc players (DMP-BDT100, DMP- BDT300, DMP-BDT350) bring a new era of immersive visual entertainment into consumers’ homes2, by creating a 3D experience that easily rivals the best that can be seen in cinemas. In addition, Panasonic and DIRECTV recently ushered in a new age in the rapid growth of 3D entertainment for the home with the launch of n3DTM powered by Panasonic – a DIRECTV channel dedicated exclusively to 3D programming. n3D powered by Panasonic is now available at no additional cost to millions of DIRECTV HD customers and features a range of sports and entertainment programming exclusively in 3D. Panasonic is the exclusive presenting sponsor of DIRECTV’s n3D channel, one of three 3D TV channels from DIRECTV that deliver movies, sports and entertainment content from some of the world’s most renowned 3D producers.
All Panasonic VIERA Full HD 3D TV models are also Full HD TVs that display pristine 1080p content in two dimensions (2D) for conventional HD viewing.
For more information on Panasonic’s Full HD 3D technology, visit www.panasonic.com/3D.
By admin, on September 23rd, 2010
 New DMC-GH2 boasts its world’s fastest level Light Speed AF of approx. 0.1 second to capture the subject, it features 16.05 Megapixels Venus Engine FHD image processor, the Dust reduction system ( in camera as Supersonic wave filter), intuitive touch-control shooting, full HD 1920×1080, ISO sensitivity MAX 12800 and Burst speed is 40 frames/sec (4M), H: 5 frames/sec, M: 3 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View).
DMC-GH2 Specifications
K-Black, S-Silver
* Availability of color varies depending on the sales area.
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DMC-GH2 |
| Type |
Digital interchangeable lens system camera |
| Recording media |
SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card |
| Image sensor size |
17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio) |
| Lens mount |
Micro Four Thirds mount |
| Type |
Live MOS Sensor |
| Total pixels |
18.31 Megapixels |
| Camera effective pixels |
16.05 Megapixels |
| Color filter |
Primary color filter |
| Dust reduction system |
Supersonic wave filter |
| Recording file format |
Still Image: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, DPOF compatible
MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds standard)
Motion Image: AVCHD / QuickTime Motion JPEG |
| Aspect ratio |
4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 (Multi-aspect recording except 1:1) |
| Image quality |
RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard, MPO+Fine, MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard) |
| Color space |
sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| File size (Pixels) |
Still image |
[4:3] 4608 x 3456 (L) / 3264 x 2448 (M) / 2336 x 1752 (S) / 1920 x 1440 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
[3:2] 4752 x 3168 (L) / 3360 x 2240 (M) / 2400 x 1600 (S) / 1920 x 1280 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
[16:9] 4976 x 2800 (L) / 3520 x 1980 (M) / 1920 x 1080 (S) / 1920 x 1080 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
[1:1] 3456 x 3456 (L) / 2448 x 2448 (M) / 1744 x 1744 (S) / 1792 x 1792 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard) |
| Motion image |
Motion JPEG*1 |
[4:3] QVGA : 320 x 240, 30fps / VGA : 640 x 480, 30fps
[16:9] WVGA : 848 x 480, 30fps
[HD] 1280 x 720, 30fps |
| AVCHD*2 |
NTSC |
[Full HD] 1920 x 1080, 24p (24H: 24Mbps, 24L: 17Mbps)
[Full HD] 1920 x 1080, 60i (sensor output is 60p) (FSH: 17Mbps, FH: 13Mbps)
[HD] 1280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 60p) (SH:17Mbps, H:13Mbps) |
| PAL |
[Full HD] 1920 x 1080, 24p (24H:24Mbps, 24L:17Mbps)
[Full HD] 1920 x 1080, 50i (sensor output is 50p) (FSH:17Mbps, FH:13Mbps)
[HD] 1280 x 720, 50p (sensor output is 50p) (SH:17Mbps, H:13Mbps) |
| Continuous recordable time (Motion images)* |
AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 120 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 110 min with H-VS014140
Motion JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]: Approx. 130 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 120 min with H-VS014140 |
| Actual recordable time (Motion images)* |
AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 70 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 65 min with H-VS014140
Motion JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]: Approx. 75 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 70 min with H-VS014140 |
| Type |
Live View Finder (1,533,600 dots equivalent) |
| Field of view |
Approx. 100 % |
| Magnification |
Approx. 1.42x / 0.71x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 |
| Eye point |
Approx.17.5 mm from eyepiece lens |
| Diopter adjustment |
-4.0 ~ +4.0 (dpt) |
| Auto eye sensor |
Yes |
| Type |
Contrast AF system |
| Focus mode |
AFS / AFC / MF |
| AF mode |
Face detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing
Touch (1- area-focusing in Face detection / AF Tracking / Multi-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing) |
| AF detective range |
EV 0 – 18 |
| AF assist lamp |
YES |
| AF lock |
AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFs mode |
| Others |
Pre AF (Quick AF / Continuous AF), AF+MF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist, |
| Light metering system |
144-zone multi-pattern sensing system |
| Light metering mode |
Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot |
| Metering range |
EV 0 – 18 |
| Exposure mode |
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Auto |
| ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) |
Auto / Intelligent ISO / 160 / 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 400 / 500/ 640 / 800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3200 / 4000 / 5000 / 6400 / 8000 / 10000 / 12800 |
| Exposure compensation |
1/3 EV Step +/- 5 EV |
| AE lock |
AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed |
| AE bracket |
3,5,7 frame, in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV Step, +/-3 EV |
| White balance |
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting |
| White balance adjustment |
Blue / amber bias, Magenta / green bias |
| Color temperature setting |
2500 – 10000 K in 100 K |
| White balance bracket |
3 exposures in blue / amber axis or in magenta / green axis |
| Type |
Focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter speed |
Still Images: 1/4000 ~ 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 2 minutes) |
| Self timer |
10sec, 3 images/ 2sec / 10sec |
| Remote control |
Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional) |
| Still Image SCN mode |
Portrait (Normal / Soft Skin / Outdoor / Indoor / Creative) / Scenery (Normal / Nature / Architecture / Creative) / Close-up (Flower / Food / Objects / Creative) / SCN (Peripheral Defocus / Night Portrait / Night Scenery / Sunset / Party / Sports / Baby 1,2 / Pet) |
| Movie SCN mode |
Portrait (Normal / Soft Skin / Outdoor / Indoor / Creative) / Scenery (Normal / Nature / Architecture / Creative) / Close-up (Flower / Food / Objects / Creative) / SCN (Peripheral Defocus / Night Portrait / Night Scenery / Sunset / Party / Sports / Baby 1,2 / Pet)
(Activated by selecting Still Image SCN mode then pressing Movie Button. Still Image SCN modes without corresponding Movie SCN mode is recorded in mode suitable for the recording situation.) |
| My Color mode |
(Still image & Movie) Expressive / Retro / Pure / Elegant / Monochrome / Dynamic Art / Silhouette / Custom (Color / Brightness / Saturation / adjustable) |
| Burst speed |
SH: 40 frames/sec (4M), H: 5 frames/sec, M: 3 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) |
| Number of recordable images |
7 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed)
Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files)
(depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression) |
| Type |
TTL Built-in-Flash, GN13.9 equivalent (ISO 160 ・m), Built-in Pop-up |
| Flash mode |
Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On / Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Synchronization speed |
Less than 1/160 second |
| Flash output adjustment |
1/3 EV Step +/-2 EV |
| Flash synchronization |
1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. |
| Hot shoe |
TTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional) |
| Type |
TFT LCD with Touch panel |
| Monitor size |
Free-angle 3.0 inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide viewing angle |
| Pixels |
460K dots |
| Field of view |
Approx. 100 % |
| Monitor adjustment |
Brightness (7 levels), Color (7 levels) |
| Digital zoom |
2x, 4x |
| Extra Tele Conversion |
Still image: Max.2x (Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.)
Motion image: Max.4.8x (Magnification ratio depends on the recording quality and aspect ratio.) |
| Other functions |
Guide Lines (3 patterns)
Real-time Histogram |
| Color |
Standard / Dynamic / Smooth / Nature / Nostalgic / Vibrant |
| Black and white |
Standard / Dynamic / Smooth |
| Others |
My Film1 / My Film2 / Multi Film / Cinema |
| Playback mode |
Normal playback, 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Slideshow (duration & effect is selectable), Playback Mode (Normal / Picture / AVCHD / Motion JPEG / 3D Play / Category / Favorite), Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Resize, Cropping, Aspect Conversion, Rotate, Rotate Display, Favorite, Print Set, Protect, Face Rec Edit |
| Protection |
Single / Multi or Cancel |
| Erase |
Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite |
| Direct print |
PictBridge compatible (Print size, Layout, Date setting are selectable) |
| USB |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
| HDMI |
miniHDMI TypeC
Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p (576p in PAL system)
Audio: Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator |
| Audio video output |
Stereo Type, NTSC / PAL, NTSC only for North America
* Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the products that are available in your market. |
| Remote / External microphone input |
Φ2.5 mm. stereo mini jack |
| Microphone |
Stereo, Wind-cut: Off / Low / Standard / High |
| Speaker |
Monaural |
| OSD language |
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Greek
* Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the OSD languages on the products that are available in your market. |
| Battery |
ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2 V, 1200 mAh) (Included)
Battery Charger |
| Battery life (CIPA standard)** |
Approx. 330 images (LCD), Approx. 340 images (LVF) with H-FS014042
Approx. 320 images (LCD), Approx. 330 images (LVF) with H-VS014140 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
124 x 89.6 x 75.8 mm / 4.88 x 3.53 x 2.98 in (excluding protrusions) |
| Weight |
Approx. 609 g / 21.48 oz (SD card, Battery, 14-42mm lens included)
Approx. 904 g / 31.88 oz (SD card, Battery, 14-140mm lens included)
Approx. 392 g / 13.82 oz (Body only） |
| Operating temperature |
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) |
| Operating humidity |
10 % to 80 % |
| Software |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 BD Edition
SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial version)
USB Driver |
| Standard accessories |
Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Body Cap, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Stylus pen, CD-ROM |
More about Panasonic Lumix GH2
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By admin, on August 17th, 2010
Now you can Shoot high-resolution 3D photos and movies effortlessly with 3D Auto.
Main Features of this camera
Shoot High-resolution 3D Photos and Movies Effortlessly with 3D Auto
Individual Shutter 3D Shooting
Take two shots of the same subject from different positions, and the camera automatically merges and saves the captured images as a single enhanced 3D photo
Parallax Control (3D Tuning Function)
The camera automatically adjusts parallax in 3D Auto mode for an optimal sense of depth.
Megapixel 10.0
Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens, F3.7(Wide) – F4.2(Telephoto)
Aperture Wide: F3.7 – F8.0, Telephoto: F4.2 – F9.0
Sensitivity Auto(400) / Auto(800) / Auto(1600) / Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (Standard Output Sensitivity)
Shooting modes
SP mode: Natural light, Natural light and with Flash, Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Sunset, Snow, Beach, Underwater, Party, Anti-Blur
ADV 3D: Interval 3D shooting, Individual shutter 3D shooting
ADV 2D: Tele/Wide simultaneous shooting, 2-Color simultaneous shooting, 2-Sensitivity simultaneous shooting
Movie recording 1280 x 720 (24 frames/sec.) / 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec.) /
320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) with stereo sound
* Zoom function cannot be used during movie recording.
* SD memory card with a class 6 write speed (6 MB/s) or better is recommended.
By admin, on July 28th, 2010
Panasonic to Launch World’s First** Interchangeable 3D Lens
for LUMIX G Micro System***
** For a digital interchangeable lens of July 28, 2010
*** Compatible models to be announced
Panasonic is pleased to announce the development of the world’s first** twin-lens digital interchangeable lens to make 3D shooting possible with an interchangeable lens system camera. The 3D lens will allow high-quality shooting in 3D as a new member of the powerful lineup of interchangeable lenses for Panasonic’s LUMIX G Micro System***. As 3D content becomes ever more popular across a variety of media, Panasonic plans to release this new lens for sale before the end of the year and deliver the joy of 3D shooting to interchangeable lens system camera users.
** For a digital interchangeable lens of July 28, 2010
*** Compatible models to be announced
This year, the “First Year of 3D Era,” Panasonic has spearheaded the industry by launching 3D-capable VIERA televisions and 3D Blu-ray Disc™ players. While 3D content, including movies and sports, has become more widely available for viewing, there are many customers who want to enjoy 3D shooting themselves. This new lens will respond to such demands. This lens allows users to shoot landscapes, people, and a variety of subjects in high-quality 3D, to be enjoyed later with their 3D VIERA televisions at home.
Until now, 3D shooting with an interchangeable lens system camera has only been possible by using panorama systems or a combination of two lenses and two CCDs, but these systems have drawbacks including the need for a dedicated 3D camera and the difficulties capturing moving objects.
Panasonic’s new 3D lens for the LUMIX G Micro System features two optical systems installed within the diameter of the lens mount, creating stereo images from the left and right lenses, to be processed with a 3D image processing system. Thanks to Panasonic’s advanced technologies in optical technology, image processing system, and lens barrel design, the 3D lens still manages to retain an extremely compact size.
This new compact 3D-capable interchangeable lens allows easier handling and instant 3D shooting with cameras without a special structure for 3D shooting. It produces 3D images without distortion or time lag between left and right images, even for moving objects. The 3D images, even close-up shots, taken with this lens are easy on the eyes when viewed on 3D VIERA televisions.
Panasonic has led the industry in bringing a true-to-life 3D experience to its customers, and will continue to expand its lineup of 3D products with innovative technologies.
By admin, on July 9th, 2010
Sony today unveiled two new Cyber-shot® digital still cameras (models DSC-TX9 and DSC-WX5) that are the world’s smallest 3D cameras, capturing 3D images with a single lens system using a sweeping motion.
“Sony is focused on being the leader in 3D technology, leveraging its expertise to create the best 3D products, content and unique entertainment experiences,” said Kelly Davis, director of the digital imaging business at Sony Electronics. “Sony is making it easy to create personal 3D content that can be enjoyed with friends or family on compatible 3D television systems.”
Create Your Own 3D Panoramas
Both models offer a 3D Sweep Panorama™ feature, which lets you take panoramic pictures in one press-and-sweep motion. The high-speed burst of frames is stitched together using innovative processing techniques to automatically create detail-packed 3D panoramas. These images can be enjoyed in 2D or stunning 3D on compatible 3D televisions (3D-compatible HDMI cables and 3D glasses are also required and are sold separately.)
The DSC-TX9, which has a 3.5-inch 921k resolution LCD touchscreen, and the DSC-WX5, which has a 2.8-inch LCD screen, also let you view images in a whole new way. Unlike 3D Sweep Panorama mode, which lets you view your 3D images on compatible 3D television systems, Sweep Multi Angle™ lets you view images moving in simulated 3D right on the cameras’ LCD screen by tilting the camera back and forth. This new shooting feature captures 15 images at different angles and then compiles them into one photo, creating a 3D-like effect on the display.
In addition to Sweep Multi Angle, the 12.2 megapixel TX9 and WX5 models offer new features including Background Defocus, which simulates depth of field control and Superior Auto mode, which provides low image-noise levels previously only available from DSLR cameras.
Superior Quality, DSLR-Like Artistic Photos
Superior Auto mode also makes it easier to get cleaner, sharper more dynamic pictures and fewer missed shots. An extension of Intelligent Auto mode, the Superior Auto feature takes multiple shots to reduce image noise and extend dynamic range. The cameras automatically recognize the correct scene, then quickly shoot and when needed, combine up to six shots to produce images of greater quality than possible with a single shot.
Superior Auto is the world’s first auto mode that utilizes multiple shots. While there are other cameras with multi-shot technology, only Sony cameras know when to take multiple shots automatically. Only Superior Auto can evaluate the scene and automatically engage multi-shot technology to get the best shot.
The Background Defocus mode, featured in the TX9 and WX5 models, provides artistic photos like those taken with a DSLR by making it easy to blur the image’s background, putting the emphasis on your subject and creating a bokeh effect. The camera takes two shots, identifies the background and applies a defocus effect keeping your subject crisp and clear in the foreground.
The Natural Flash feature also improves image quality and captures colors the way the eye sees them. This feature takes a reference shot without flash and then uses that as a color reference correction, resulting in more lifelike images.
These cameras also help you focus on moving subjects. By selecting your subject on the LCD screen, the camera will keep focus even as the subject moves closer or farther away. Another new feature, Soft Skin mode, recognizes skin tones and reduces the appearance of imperfections without affecting the rest of the shot. With Sony’s “Exmor R” back-illuminated CMOS sensor technology, the new cameras provide excellent low-light performance and 10fps burst shooting.
Full HD Video
With the AVCHD format, used in Sony’s high-definition Handycam® camcorders, the models can record movies in 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolutions in 60i at up to 17Mbps for smooth movement during playback. They can also capture videos in the MP4 format (up to 1440 x1080 30p 12Mbps) for online sharing.
In addition to its AVCHD video capability, the TX9 and WX5 cameras have Optical SteadyShot® image stabilization, helping overcome camera shake.
With a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® 4x zoom lens, the compact TX9 camera lets you focus as little as 0.4 inches from your subject for extraordinary close-up shots. The 4x (25-100mm) wide-angle lens is perfect for capturing a wider view of your subject at closer distances.
The WX5 camera is an ideal choice for DSLR owners who also want to carry a compact, high-performance point-and-shoot camera. With a Sony G lens (5x 24-120mm), the WX5 camera can capture an unusually wide range for its compact size and features a wide aperture (F2.4), enhancing low-light performance.
Sony also introduced today the 14.1 megapixel DSC-T99 camera—an affordable T-series Cyber-shot model that will be available for about $250. With a CCD image sensor, the camera offers Sweep Panorama® mode, a 3-inch touch screen and a 25mm-wide Carl Zeiss® lens.
To give customers greater choice and enhance the overall customer experience, the TX9, T99 and WX5 cameras feature a memory card slot compatible with both Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and class 4 and above SD/SDHC formats.
Pricing and Availability
The cameras and a range of accessories will be available in September online at Sonystyle.com, at Sony Style® retail stores , at military base exchanges and at authorized dealers nationwide.
- The TX9 will be available for about $400 in (dark gray and red)
- The T99 will be available for about $250 in (silver, black, pink, green and violet)
- The WX5 will be available for about $300 in (silver and black)
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