Digital Camera Review

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 23, 2007 – It will be easy to keep this season’s holiday photos in one convenient location with Sony’s new mega-capacity Cyber-shot® DSC-T2 digital camera.

The 8-megapixel model features 4GB of internal memory and can store up to 40,000 VGA-quality photos or 1,000 8-megapixel pictures, eliminating the need to manage multiple media cards. And, you won’t spend hours trying to find your pictures on this camera.

‘Tis The Season For Photo Sharing
The camera’s album folder makes it easy to organize and access thousands of photos in-camera. Images can be viewed in chronological order and displayed in a helpful calendar view. By installing the bundled Picture Motion Browser software, you can also view images by events like birthdays or Sunday BBQs.

Beloved photos can be selected and moved to the camera’s “favorites” folder for virtually instant retrieval, without having to navigate through hundreds of pictures. In favorites, photos can be arranged in six separate subfolders with a touch of a finger.

The “sharemark” folder can store those photos and videos deemed worthy for sharing beyond the camera onto the web. The T2 model is pre-loaded with Sony PMB Portable software, a user-friendly application that automatically runs when the device is connected to a compatible PC via the supplied USB cable. The software lets you publish photos and videos directly to popular web sharing sites, such as Crackle™, Flickr™, Photobucket™, Shutterfly™ and YouTube™.

Holiday Snapshots Made Easy
Designed to be both powerful and stylish for the holidays, the camera has a new look with a compact silver body; black LCD frame; and a sliding lens cover available in blue, green, pink, white or black. The fashionable Sony LCS-TWE carrying case is also available in the same colors to match the camera.

Its touch-panel LCD screen replaces small buttons with on-screen icons and a user-friendly interface to make camera operation fast and simple. You can touch the screen to select the subject you want to focus on (shooting mode) and where you want to zoom in (playback mode).

Sony’s distinctive “smile shutter” function makes capturing informal portraits and family snapshots effortless. The function automatically detects and captures a person smiling without the need to press the shutter. If there are several people in the frame, you can select the primary subject for the camera to watch by touching the screen. A sequence of up to six smiling shots can be taken without the need to manually press the shutter.

Combined with such technologies as face detection, optical image stabilization and high sensitivity (ISO 3200), the camera is equipped to capture life-like holiday memories.

Photos As Holiday Entertainment
Photo viewing can be festive with the camera’s new scrapbooking feature, which allows you to choose up to 16 colorful designs to view photos on the camera’s anti-reflective screen. The unit also lets you add up to eight different creative effects to your photos, such as blurring and filter effects.

For the ultimate in photo viewing, you can gather family and friends around a high-definition television set and enjoy memories in full 1080 HD resolution. The T2 camera can be connected to the TV set via HD component cable or an HD cradle (both sold separately). Equipped with a built-in slide show function, the camera lets you view photos, complete with dynamic transitions choreographed to your choice of programmed music clips or by adding your own.

The Cyber-shot DSC-T2 digital camera will ship in December for about $350. Additional accessories will include batteries, travel chargers, sports packs and cases. All can be purchased online at sonystyle.com, at Sony Style® retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail), and at authorized regional dealers.

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The Sony T Series is code for Sony slim camera type. In August 2007, Sony announced the replacement camera for Sony DSC-T100, it is Sony DSC-T200.

 

With dimension 93.5 x 59.3 x 20.4 mm (3.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 in) this camera is slim enough. It is really pocket camera, you can save your camera in your pocket. Its sleek, slim line vertical design make this ultra compact digital camera has elegant look. Available in some color variations, shining silver, matte black, or deep red, it has vertical styling, and easy to hold or grab.

 

Quick Preview

Resolution	8.1 Megapixels (effective)
Zoom	5x Optical5x Optical, 8.5x HD Smart (16:9), 10x Precision Digital, 25x Smart (VGA)
Lens	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
LCD	3.5-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus
Stamina (CIPA)	Up to approx. 250 shots / approx. 125 min.
Colours	Silver / Black / Red

 

Compact Camera With Huge Display and Touch Screen Panel

The display size is so big for slim camera, it has 3.5 inch widescreen touch panel LCD screen. With “touch panel operation”, it makes easily when managing configurations, managing photos, when seeing images which have been shot. It is also comfortable with for your eyes.

 

This high resolution LCD panel has approximately 230,000 dot plus. You can see the photo in high resolution, clearly and in detail. This LCD display also support widescreen photo 16:9, and common size 4:3. With Clear Photo LCD Plus™ technology it can display photos in superb clarity and natural color. This LCD also have AR (anti-reflective) coating technology, excellent visibility even in bright sunlight.

You will never find many buttons like other digital cameras. The buttons has been replaced by touch screen panel. Widescreen touch-panel LCD replaces small buttons with simple on-screen icons and a user-friendly interface that make camera operation faster and simpler. In shooting mode, you can touch any point on screen to focus on the person or object you’ve selected and touch and zoom in playback mode to concentrate on your subject.

 

High Resolution Image

With the effective sensor size 8.1 MP, this is perfect for high resolution and big photo.With the Sony® Super HAD™ (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD technology it allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise. Even in large print (A3 size) this 8,100,000 effective pixel is more than enough.

 

Big Zoom for Compact Camera

With Carl 5x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens optical zoom lens, its perfect for daily shooting, brings you even closer to the action, for great action shots, distant landscape views and dramatic portraits .

 

We can say this camera has big zoom for slim compact digital camera, because its rare company who produce compact digital camera with digital zoom more than 3x. With 25x digital zoom your image can zoom as big enough.

 

Slim Camera with Face Detection Feature

Although this camera is slim camera, it have many great features. One of this feature is face detection technology. The face detection technology is base on smile face recognition. If you shot a smile person as object, this camera automatically will focus to his/her face. Even the target is not in smiley face, this camera can detect automatically because of Sony Face Detection technology.

 

With Sony Face Detection technology, it recognizes up to 8 faces in a photo and automatically controls focus, exposure, color and flash to bring out the best in everyone. Unlike some competitive systems, Sony Face Detection makes skin tones look more natural and reduces red-eye with pre-strobe flash.

 

Compact Camera with Anti Blur Technology

Now almost of digital camera has anti blur technology. This technology is must have feature for today digital camera. Even this slim digital camera has this technology on it. With Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization and high sensitivity (ISO 3200), the DSC-T200 compensates for shaky hands, minimizes blur and allows flash-free shooting to preserve the mood. With Sony Clear RAW™ Noise Reduction reduces the picture noise that can ruin low-light shots.

 

High Definition (HD) Technology

The latest trend of digital camera technology is supporting HD technology. This camera can be connected to an HDTV set via HD component cable or an HD cradle (both sold separately). Both are equipped with a built-in slide show function so you can view photos, complete with dynamic transitions choreographed to your choice of programmed music clips or by adding your own. This technology brings the look of actual printed photography to the television, reproducing high-quality digital photos by fine-tuning image parameters like sharpness, gradation and color specifically for photographs

 

Specificatons

Manufacturer	Sony
Sensor	• 1/2.5" Type CCD • 8.3 million pixels total • 8.1 million effective pixels
Image Size	• 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2176 (3:2) • 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
Movie Clip	• 640 x 480 @ 30fps • 640 x 480 @ 16.6fps • 320 x 240 @ 8.3fps
File Format	• JPEG Exif v2.21 • DPOF • MPEG1
Lens	• 5x optical zoom • 35-175 mm (35 mm equiv) • Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar • F3.5 – F4.4
Image Stabilization	Yes (Super SteadyShot )
Conversion Lens	Yes (wide converter VCL-DE07TB)
Digital Zoom	up to 10x (up to 25x at 640×480)
Focus Mode	Autofocus, Macro, Focus Preset, Magnifying Glass
Focus Distance	• Normal: 50 cm-infinity (wide), 80cm-infinity (tele) • Macro: 8 cm – infinity (wide), 80 cm – infinity (tele) • Magnifying Glass mode: 1 cm – 20 cm
AF Area	• 9-point • Center-Weighted • Flexible Spot
AF assist lamp	Yes
Metering	• Face Detection • Multi-Pattern • Center-weighted • Spot
ISO Sensitivity	• Auto • ISO 80 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
Exposure Bracketing	Yes
Shutter Speed	• Auto: 1/4 – 1/1000 sec • Program Auto: 1 sec- 1/1000 sec
Apperture	F3.5 – 10 (wide) F4.3 – 10 (tele)
Modes	• Auto • Program Auto
Scene Mode	• Twilight • Twilight Portrait • Portrait • Soft Snap • Landscape • Beach • Snow • Fireworks • High-speed Shutter • High Sensitivity • Smile Shutter
White Balance	• Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent 1 • Fluorescent 2 • Fluorescent 3 • Incandescent • Flash
Self Timer	2 or 10sec
Continuous	Approx 2fps
Image Parameters	Color Mode: Vivid, Natural, B&W, Sepia
Flash	• Auto • Forced On • Slow Sync • Forced Off • Range (auto ISO): 0.1 – 3.7 m (wide) 0.8 – 2.9 m (tele) • +/- 1 stop flash compensation
LCD	• 3.5-inch touch-sensitive 16:9 TFT • 230,000 pixels • Variable backlight
Connectivity	Multi-use Terminal – Incorporates USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and AV output
Print	• Exif Print • PictBridge • Print Image Matching
Storage	• Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro Duo • Memory Stick Pro Duo (High Speed) • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo • Internal memory (31 MB)
Power	• Li-ion battery pack NP-BD1 / NP-FD1 • Optional AC adapter
Weight	• 160 g (5.6 oz) – no batt • 186 g (6.6 oz) – with batt
Dimensions	93.5 x 59.3 x 20.4 mm (3.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 in)
Accessories	• NP-BD1 Lithium ION Battery • BC-CSD battery charger • Multi cable (USB / AV OUT) • Wrist strap • Paint pen • Adapter plate for CSS-HD1/PC1 • PC Application CD-ROM — Picture Motion Browser Ver2.1 — Music Transfer

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The Sony DSC-H3 is the latest addition to the company’s Cyber-shot H-series, forming a new entry point to the line beneath the existing DSC-H7 and DSC-H9 models.

 

In August 2007, Sony announced the new super zoom digital camera, Sony CyberShot DSC-H3. The CyberShot DSC-H series offer prosumer digital camera type, with high zoom. Sony CyberShot DSC-H3 is the smallest among other camera in same series.

 

10x Optical Zoom Lens

With the power of Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, this camera offer great zoom range. Actually this camera is the smallest optical zoom range among CyberShot DSC-H series. It seems, Sony decrease the optical zoom range to down the price.

Image Sensor

With 1/2.5” CCD sensor, it has 8.3 MP total and 8.1 MP effective pixel. With this great sensor you can pick up high resolution image. This camera support 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 3264 x 2176 (3:2), 1920 x 1080 (16:9) image sizes.

 

HDTV Support

The model features high-definition component output, putting a high-resolution spin on the family slideshow. By connecting the new camera to any HDTV set with Sony’s VMC-MHC1 high-definition component cable (sold separately), families can see their digital photos the same way they watch their favorite TV shows – in full 1080 HD resolution.

 

The camera is equipped with a built-in slide show function so you can view photos, complete with transitions choreographed to your choice of programmed music clips or by adding your own. When the camera is connected to a new Sony BRAVIA® television, photos are optimized for television viewing with Sony’s new “Photo TV HD” mode.

 

Image Stabilization

To reduce chances of blurry photos, the H3 model incorporates Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization that minimizes blur caused by camera shake – an important feature when shooting at slow shutter speeds at full zoom. The unit’s high sensitivity (up to ISO 3200) will also capture well-exposed, natural-looking photos, even in challenging low-light conditions.

 

Dynamic Range Optimizer

Equipped with Sony’s Dynamic Range Optimizer, originally developed for the Alpha digital SLR system, the new camera can analyze captured image data, and instantly determine the best exposure and tonality of each picture before JPEG compression. Other helpful in-camera functions include red-eye correction and photo retouching effects with filters.

 

Target Market

In 2006, Sony launched Sony launched two CyberShot DSC-H series, DSC-H2 and DSC-H5. Both cameras model has 12x zoom range. In February 2007, launced DSC-H series, DSC-H7 and DSC-H9. Both cameras has 15x optical zoom.

 

In August Sony launched DSC-H3. It seems DSC-H3 is not successor from previous series. This camera is compact super zoom camera. The target market are people who loved documented activity, beginner photographer hobbies. People who need to shot daily activities, who have mobile activities, who have low budget, should be their target market.

 

With the target market is low budget people who hungry quality camera, probably the want to compete with other series of smaller superzooms camera from other companies.

 

Specifications

Manufacturer	Sony
Sensor	• 1/2.5″ Type CCD • 8.3 million pixels total • 8.1 million effective pixels
Image sizes	• 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2176 (3:2) • 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
Movie clips	• 640 x 480 @ 30fps • 640 x 480 @ 16.6fps • 320 x 240 @ 8.3fps
File formats	• JPEG Exif v2.21 • DPOF • MPEG1
Lens	• 10x optical zoom • 38-380 mm (35 mm equiv) • Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar • F3.5 – F4.4
Image stabilization	Super SteadyShot
Conversion lenses	Yes (wide converter VCL-DH0758, tele converter VCL-DH1578, close-up VCL-M3358)
Digital zoom	up to 20x (up to 51x at 640×480)
Focus modes	Autofocus, Focus Preset, Macro
Focus distance	• Normal: 50 cm-infinity (wide), 90 cm-infinity (tele) • Macro: 2 cm – infinity (wide), 90 cm – infinity (tele)
AF area modes	• 9-point • Center-Weighted • Spot
AF assist lamp	Yes
Metering	• Face Detection • Multi-Pattern • Center-weighted • Spot
ISO sensitivity	• Auto • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200
Exposure compensation	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
Exposure bracketing	Yes
Shutter speed	• Auto: 1/4 – 1/2000 sec • Program Auto: 1 sec- 1/1000 sec • Manual: 30 sec – 1/2000 sec
Aperture	F3.5 – 10 (wide) F4.4 – 10 (tele)
Modes	• Auto • Program Auto • Manual
Scene modes	• Twilight • Twilight Portrait • Soft Snap • Landscape • Beach • Snow • Fireworks • High Sensitivity • Advanced Sports Shooting
White balance	• Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent 1 • Fluorescent 2 • Fluorescent 3 • Incandescent • Flash
Self timer	2 or 10sec
Continuous shooting	Approx 2fps
Image parameters	Color Mode: Vivid, Natural, B&W, Sepia
Flash	• Auto • Forced On • Slow Sync • Forced Off • Range (auto ISO): 0.2 – 7.0 m (wide) 0.9 – 5.6 m (tele) +/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
Viewfinder	No
LCD monitor	• 2.5-inch TFT • 115,000 pixels • Variable backlight
Connectivity	• Multi-use Terminal – Incorporates USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and AV output • DC input
Print compliance	• Exif Print • PictBridge • Print Image Matching
Storage	• Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro Duo • Memory Stick Pro Duo (High Speed) • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo • Internal memory (31 MB)
Power	• Li-ion battery pack NP-BG1 • Optional AC adapter
Weight (no batt)	264 g (9.3 oz)
Weight (witd batt)	380 g (13.4 oz)
Dimensions	106 x 68.5 x 47.5 mm (4.2 x 2.7 x 1.9 in)

 

Price

This camera is the cheapest price of DSC-H series. This camera is sold about $300. With it features, this low price is a big deal for you.

 

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