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Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:16:45 +0000

Sony has today officially revealed the new Alpha DSLR-A100, a ten megapixel Digital SLR, the first to come out of the Sony and Konica Minolta marriage, with many similarities to the Konica Minolta 5D. The A100′s ten megapixel CCD is mounted on a CCD-shift Anti-Shake platform (now named Super SteadyShot) which delivers both image stabilization and Sony’s own form of dust reduction (by shaking the sensor at power off). There’s also a new image processor called ‘Bionz’ (hmmm) which delivers hardware based dynamic range optimization (with only a slight impact on performance).

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 digital camera specifications:

Format	SLR
Price (street)	$215.98
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	3872 x 2592
Low resolution	3896 x 1936, 1920 x 1280
Image ratio w:h	3:2
Effective pixels	10.0 million
Sensor photo detectors	10.8 million
Sensor size	23.6 x 15.8 mm (3.72 cm²)
Pixel density	2.7 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Sony
ISO rating	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Zoom wide (W)
Zoom tele (T)
Digital zoom	No
Image stabilization	Yes, Sensor shift
Auto Focus	Yes, 9 area
Manual Focus	Yes
Normal focus range
Macro focus range
White balance override	7 positions, plus manual
Aperture range
Min shutter	30 sec
Max shutter	1/4000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes, pop-up
Flash range
External flash	Yes, hot-shoe
Flash modes	Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering	40 segment, Center weighted average, Spot
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Focal length multiplier	1.5
Lens thread	Sony Alpha mount, Minolta A-type mount
Continuous Drive	Yes, 3 fps
Movie Clips	No
Remote control	Yes, Wire (Optional)
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	Yes
Storage types	Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage included	None
Uncompressed format	Yes, RAW
Quality Levels	Fine, Standard
Viewfinder	Optical (Pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.83x magnification)
LCD	2.5 “
LCD Dots	230,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion (NP-FM55H) & charger
Weight (inc. batteries)	638 g (22.5 oz)
Dimensions	133 x 95 x 71 mm (5.2 x 3.7 x 2.8 in)
Notes	Sony’s first digital SLR
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T10

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:09:33 +0000

Sony has today launched the colorful 7-megapixel Cyber-Shot DSC-T10 camera. The DSC-T10 features sensitivity up to ISO 1000, Sony’s Super Steady Shot OIS, a 3x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, 56MB of internal memory and a 2.5-inch LCD. It will be available to order from this month in a choice of colors – pink (yes!), white, black or silver.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T10 digital camera specifications:

Format	Ultra Compact
Price (street)	$377.99
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	3072 x 2304
Low resolution	2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1632 x 1224
Image ratio w:h	4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	7.1 million
Sensor photo detectors	7.2 million
Sensor size	1/2.5 ” (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
Pixel density	29 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Sony
ISO rating	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Zoom wide (W)	38 mm
Zoom tele (T)	114 mm (3 x)
Digital zoom	Yes
Image stabilization	Yes, Lens
Auto Focus	TTL
Manual Focus	Yes, 5 steps
Normal focus range	50 cm
Macro focus range	1 cm
White balance override	5 positions
Aperture range	F3.5 – F5.6
Min shutter	1 sec
Max shutter	1/1000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash range	3.4 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, Red-Eye reduction, On, Off, Slow Sync
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
Metering	Multi-Segment, Center weighted, Spot
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	No
Continuous Drive	Yes
Movie Clips	Yes, 640 x 480, 30 fps
Remote control	No
Self-timer	Yes, 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	No
Storage types	Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage included	56 MB Internal
Uncompressed format	No
Quality Levels	Fine, Standard
Viewfinder	None
LCD	2.5 “
LCD Dots	230,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	InfoLithium (NP-FT1) & charger
Weight (inc. batteries)	168 g (5.9 oz)
Dimensions	90 x 55 x 21 mm (3.5 x 2.2 x 0.8 in)
Notes
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:01:42 +0000

Sony has today announced two new Cyber-shot digital cameras. The DSC-T50 is another ultra-compact from the ‘T series’, just like previous T cameras this one has a 3x folded optics lens with optical image stabilization and a seven megapixel sensor. The DSC-N2 is a natural progression of the DSC-N1, the first Sony digital camera to feature a large (3.0″) touch-screen LCD and built-in RAM for a carry-around mini-gallery. The N2 sounds fairly similar albeit for a ten megapixel (yipee) 1/1.8″ CCD and shooting up to ISO 1600 (compared to 800 on the N1). Both cameras should be available in October, the DSC-T50 for $500, the DSC-N2 for $450.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 digital camera specifications:

Format	Compact
Price (street)	$248.00
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	3264 x 2448
Low resolution	2592 x 1944, 1280 960, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h	4:3, 3:2
Effective pixels	10.0 million
Sensor photo detectors	10.1 million
Sensor size	1/1.7 ” (7.60 x 5.70 mm, 0.43 cm²)
Pixel density	23 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Sony
ISO rating	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Zoom wide (W)	38 mm
Zoom tele (T)	114 mm (3 x)
Digital zoom	Yes, 2x
Image stabilization	No
Auto Focus	Multi-point 5 area (selectable)
Manual Focus	Yes, 5 presets
Normal focus range	50 cm
Macro focus range	6 cm
White balance override	5 positions
Aperture range	F2.8 – F5.4
Min shutter	30 sec
Max shutter	1/1000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash range	4.8 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
Metering	Multi-Segment, Center weighted, Spot
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	No
Continuous Drive	Yes, 0.8 fps, 3 images
Movie Clips	Yes, MPEG VX (640 x 480, 8/16/30 fps, unlimited) with audio
Remote control	No
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	No
Storage types	Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage included	32 MB Memory Stick Duo
Uncompressed format	No
Quality Levels	Fine, Standard
Viewfinder	None
LCD	3 “
LCD Dots	230,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Weight (inc. batteries)	139 g (4.9 oz)
Dimensions	94 x 60 x 20 mm (3.7 x 2.4 x 0.8 in)
Notes
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T50

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:55:03 +0000

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T50 digital camera specifications:

Format	Ultra Compact
Price (street)	$591.08
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	3072 x 2304
Low resolution	2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1632 x 1224
Image ratio w:h	4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	7.1 million
Sensor photo detectors	7.2 million
Sensor size	1/2.5 ” (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
Pixel density	29 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Sony
ISO rating	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Zoom wide (W)	38 mm
Zoom tele (T)	114 mm (3 x)
Digital zoom	Yes
Image stabilization	Yes, Lens
Auto Focus	TTL
Manual Focus	Yes, 5 steps
Normal focus range	50 cm
Macro focus range	1 cm
White balance override	5 positions
Aperture range	F3.5 – F5.6
Min shutter	1 sec
Max shutter	1/1000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash range	3.4 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, Red-Eye reduction, On, Off, Slow Sync
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
Metering	Multi-Segment, Center weighted, Spot
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	No
Continuous Drive	Yes
Movie Clips	Yes, 640 x 480, 30 fps
Remote control	No
Self-timer	Yes, 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	No
Storage types	Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage included	58 MB Internal
Uncompressed format	No
Quality Levels	Fine, Standard
Viewfinder	None
LCD	3 “
LCD Dots	230,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	InfoLithium (NP-FR1) & charger
Weight (inc. batteries)	170 g (6 oz)
Dimensions	95 x 57 x 23 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.9 in)
Notes
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:45:41 +0000

Sony has today revealed no less than four new entry-level digital cameras. First come two new W series the W35 and W55 both with seven megapixel sensors and three times zoom lenses but with 2.0″ and 2.5″ LCD screens respectively. Next the S650 and S700, again seven megapixels and a three times zoom lens and with 2.0″ and 2.4″ LCD screens respectively. The four models range in price from US150 to US$200 and should be available in March.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700 digital camera specifications:

Format	Compact
Price (street)	$164.99
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	3072 x 2304
Low resolution	2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1632 x 1224, 64 x 480
Image ratio w:h	4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	7.1 million
Sensor photo detectors	7.2 million
Sensor size	1/2.5 ” (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
Pixel density	29 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Sony
ISO rating	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Zoom wide (W)	35 mm
Zoom tele (T)	105 mm (3 x)
Digital zoom	Yes
Image stabilization	No
Auto Focus	TTL
Manual Focus	No
Normal focus range	35 cm
Macro focus range	5 cm
White balance override	5 positions
Aperture range	F2.8 – F4.8
Min shutter	1 sec
Max shutter	1/2000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash range	3.5 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, Red-Eye reduction, On, Off, Slow Sync
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
Metering	Multi-Segment, Spot
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	No
Continuous Drive	Yes, 0.7 fps up to 3 images
Movie Clips	Yes, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps
Remote control	No
Self-timer	Yes, 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	No
Storage types	Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage included	24 MB Internal
Uncompressed format	No
Quality Levels	Fine, Standard
Viewfinder	None
LCD	2.4 “
LCD Dots	112,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 1.0 (1.5Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Weight (inc. batteries)	178 g (6.3 oz)
Dimensions	91 x 61 x 27 mm (3.6 x 2.4 x 1.1 in)
Notes
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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