Sony unveils Cyber-shot DSC-WX5, DSC-TX9 and DSC-T99 digital cameras

Cuzzy — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:40:10 +0000

Sony has unveiled the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5, DSC-TX9 and DSC-T99 digital compacts. The WX5 and TX9 incorporate the company’s latest 12.2MP, 1/2.3″ Exmor R back illuminated CMOS sensor. Both feature a new Superior Auto mode for low-light photography, that combines a burst of six images

while automatically adjusting the camera settings to deliver images with reduced noise. The WX5 includes a wide angle 4x optical zoom lens starting at 24mm equivalent and a 2.8″ LCD, while the TX9 comes with a 3.5″ touchscreen LCD and a 25-100mm equivalent lens. Other features include a Background Defocus
mode, 3D Sweep Panorama mode and 1080i Full AVCHD video recording. The DSC-T99 features the same lens and body design as the TX9, but a smaller 3.0″ touchscreen LCD and a 14MP CCD sensor. All three cameras offer a Soft Skin mode that tries to smoothen out wrinkles and other blemishes from the subject’s skin.

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Samsung DualView TL225

Cuzzy — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:43:03 +0000

Samsung recently introduced one of the first digital cameras available with a screen on the front. The 12.2 Megapixel Dual LCD Digital Camera sports a 1.5″ front LCD screen, a radical new feature on the market, allows you take photos with your friends easier than ever before. The Samsung Dual LCD Digital Camera lets you see every scene in a completely new and exciting way. You can use the front LCD screen to precisely set up the perfect shot with you in it every time.

A plethora of top-notch features and technologies, from the lens to the user interface, make this digital camera perfect for young photographers. And the petite, handheld size makes it simple to bring it with you everywhere you go.

The Schneider lens optics with 4.6x Zoom lets you get up close on almost any subject 27mm Wide Angle lens captures even more of the moment Countdown timer – Use it to coordinate any shot perfectly Child mode – Keep small children’s attention, with a built-in animation Front and Back LCD Screens – Get out from behind the camera and get in the shot Perfectly framing yourself is quick and easy Never miss being in a once-in-a-lifetime moment Rear Touch Screen LCD – Scroll quickly through all menus Easily access your photo library Haptic vibration response registers your choices Gesture UI is a revolutionary new way to view and sort through menus and options Smart Auto – Automatically senses picture conditions, and adjusts for the perfect shot Optimizes shot regardless of poor lighting 14 different preset modes, for a variety of settings Parameters can also be bypassed for manual control

Product Features

12.2-megapixel CCD image sensor for images sizes up to 4000×3000 pixels
Samsung 4.6x optical zoom lens (27-124.2mm in 35mm equivalent)
Smart Auto exposure mode chooses from scene modes for best possible results
Program AE mode offers access to more advaced setttings (ISO, WB, etc.)
Dual IS system (optical + digital IS)
Face Detection system with Blink Detection, Smile Shot, and Beauty Shot options
Capture video at 800×592 (20fps) or 640×480 and 320×240 (30/15fps) w/audio
High speed continuous and Auto Exposure Bracketing shooting
3.5-inch touchscreen LCD with 1,152K pixels
1.5-inch “DualView” LCD on the front for effortless self-portraits
Records video at 720p HD resolution @ 15 or 30fps (VGA and QVGA available too)
Adjustable sensitivity from ISO 80 – 3200
55MB of internal memory and removable SD/SDHC/MMC card storage
In-camera edit menu for making adjustments to still images
Li-ion rechargeable battery, charges via USB (AC Adapter included)
USB 2.0 Mass Storage and PictBridge compliant

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Sony unveils Cyber-shot DSC-WX5, DSC-TX9 and DSC-T99 digital cameras

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