Promising to bring the absolute best picture quality to their lineup, Sony recently released their three latest AVCHD-capable digital camcorders. The HDR-CX7 ($1200 MSRP) is their first to record solely to a removable flash media, Memory Stick PRO Duo. Also rolled out at the same time were the HDR-SR5 and HDR-SR7, two latest hard disk drive high definition models. All latest models make use of the new AVCHD codec, which is touted to be an execution of H.264 encoding for hard disk and memory card capable Camcorders. All the three brand new models are featured with 2.7-inch screens, Sony’s ClearVid CMOS sensor which boasts of providing better feature and clearness plus Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T optics for the unsurpassed color saturation. Besides the models also make use of the latest x.v.Color technology, thus making users able to put that novel Mitsubishi LCD TV to excellent use. Handycam HDR-CX7, which is the first one in the lineup, claims to be the world’s tiniest and lightest AVCHD high-definition camcorder. Taken as a whole with battery it weighs just 15 ounces. The users can record almost 3 hours of packed HD 1080 video while built in with one of their 8GB Memory Sticks. The CX7 is sported with a 3.0MP senor with the retail for nearly $1,200. Next in the lineup is the HDR-SR7 AVCHD, which claims to be consisted with the similar 3.0MP sensor as the CX7. Though not as tiny as the CX7, but users are enabled to record up to 22 hours of complete HD 1080 on the incorporated 60GB hard drive. The HDR-SR5 is similar to the SR7, merely with a 40GB drive and a 2MP sensor. The SR7 comes with almost $1,400 whereas the SR5 comes with just $1,100. Read
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Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 15x Mega zoom Digital Camera
The Sony DCS-H9 is touted to be an unyielding Mega zoom digital camera with a 15X optically stabilized zoom lens and a tantalizing catalog of alternatives on this ludicrously long zoom camera. Having high-quality image from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 for printing past the widest angle, an 8.1 mega pixel resolution and a cool three-inch flip-up LCD monitor you would consider all is lovable with this elegant looking camera, however all is not what it looks. Similar to most things, the Sony DCS-H9 consists of some drawbacks that a few digital camera consumers may come across quite much, these incorporate the battery wearing quicker than other Sony digicams, the plastic enclosure is somewhat greasy, the compression has been claimed to be too strong landing to purple fringing and noticeable barrel distortion. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 is being put for sale at a comparatively low price and it does recommend unbelievable close-ups for the money. For detailed review, please visit megapixel. Read
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Sony is once again in trouble with its digital cameras. The company has just announced a global recall of 416,000 Cyber-shot DSC-T5 digital cameras to rectify bottom plates because the case can bend and can turn into an edge that can cut or scratch the user’s hands. The Cyber-shot DSC-T5 was announced couple of years ago and offers 5.1 megapixel resolution, a 2.5-inch LCD display, 3� optical zoom, sliding lens cover, and aluminum bodies available in black, silver, gold, red, and champagne colors. This recall will replace the bottom casing of affected cameras absolutely free and according to the Sony’s spokesperson statement in Tokyo, the shortcoming was noticed by the company after a month ago when the camera was launched. Complaints from about 30 customers of Japan and of other markets also reported the problem, with small cuts or scratches. According to Sony, approximately 350,000 Cyber-shot DSC-T5 cameras are sold in the U.S., Europe, and China whereas almost 66,000 are sold in Japan. Affected camera model and serial numbers comes between 3500001 and 3574100. U.S. customers can report to Sony’s support Web site
Sony’s new Cyber-shot cameras detect your smile
Have you ever missed taking a great smiling photo just because that shutter of your digital camera was delay? I hope, Sony Corporation’s new camera will resolve your problem. Sony’s new Cyber-shot cameras detect a smile and automatically takes a photo. Sony has displayed its new Cyber-shot DSC-T200 and Cyber-shot DSC-T70 at the Sony Dealer Convention in Tokyo. Both the new Cybershot DSC-T200 and DSC-T70 models have a ‘smile shutter’ function which combines other functions like face detection, image stabilization and high sensitivity to low levels of light. The new Cybershot DSC-T200 camera comes with touch screen which allows users to select the subject to focus on and allows you to choose where you want to zoom the camera. The DSC-T200 comes with 3.5 inch viewing screen and a 5x zoom. With the Cybershot DSC-T200 camera, you can take 8 megapixel photos. While the DSC-T70 camera is featured with a 3.0 inch screen and 3x zoom and comes with silver, black, white and pink. The other features of the DSC-T70 camera are given below: 1) 8 megapixel resolution 2) 3x optical zoom with image stabilization 3) 3 inch, touch sensitive LCD 4) 9-point AF 5) Movie capture up to 640×480 resolution at 30fps 6) HD output 7) Lithium-ion battery Both the Cybershot cameras are compatible with high-def TV through a separate cable. The DSC-T200 and DSC-T70 sell for $400 and $300 respectively. Both new cybershot cameras available at Sony Style retail stores of Japan. Image: IT News & Tech Fesh