Sony announced the availability of their new range of Cyber-shot cameras in South Africa this week, promising HD movie capturing, 3D imaging and sweep panorama capability.<\/p>\n
The Cyber-shot WX5 and TX9 boast the ability to record full HD (1920 x 1080, 50i) AVCHD movie clips. According to Sony they are also the first Cyber-shot cameras that can capture 3D images to enjoy on any 3D-compatible TV.<\/p>\n
Superior Auto mode<\/strong><\/p>\n The WX5 and TX9 are the first Cyber-shot cameras that can capture extremely low-noise images, said Sony, comparing the quality to that of digital SLR cameras.<\/p>\n Powered by the 12.2 megapixel Exmor R CMOS Sensor, Superior Auto mode captures a high-speed burst of up to six frames when you press the shutter button. Sony said that the camera settings are automatically optimised according to shooting conditions.<\/p>\n Cyber-shot then combines information from each frame to create a low-noise picture with wide dynamic range, as enjoyed by DSLR photo enthusiasts.<\/p>\n Sony said that the new Background Defocus makes it easy to achieve pro-style images, similar to the results achieved with a DSLR camera and wide-aperture lens. Cyber-shot rapidly shoots two frames when the shutter button is pressed.<\/p>\n Position information between the foreground and background is analysed automatically, creating a single picture with your subject in sharp focus and a blurred background. Sony also says that the new Soft Skin mode flatters portrait subjects even further, automatically removing small wrinkles and skin blemishes.<\/p>\n 3D images and panoramas<\/strong><\/p>\n 3D Sweep Panorama lets you shoot 3D images without needing a bulky double-lens camera system.<\/p>\n Just press the shutter button: the Exmor R CMOS Sensor inside the Cyber-shot WX5 and TX9 capture a high-speed burst of frames as you sweep the camera from side to side. Information from up to 100 images is automatically combined to create a stereoscopic pair of frames.<\/p>\n You can enjoy the results by connecting the camera by HDMI to your 3D-compatible TV, Sony said.<\/p>\n Also new this year, Sweep Multi Angle shoots a high-speed burst of fifteen frames, creating a ‘3D-style’ image of your subject that can be viewed from different angles.<\/p>\n After shooting, just tilt the Cyber-shot from side to side: sensors inside the camera detect your movements, scrolling through the sequence of multi-angle frames as you tilt and view the camera’s LCD screen. Sony added that multi-angle views can also be viewed simultaneously on an ordinary 2D television as you tilt the camera.<\/p>\n You can also enjoy panoramic shots with the Cyber-shot TX9 while you’re snorkelling or diving. Add an optional marine housing and select Underwater Sweep Panorama mode that optimises white balance for underwater subjects.<\/p>\n Cyber-shot T99<\/strong><\/p>\n Also available is the Cyber-shot T99 with a choice new colour options. It features Sweep Panorama, 720p HD movie recording, and the new Soft Skin mode. Like the Cyber-shot TX9, the T99 also features new Underwater Sweep Panorama mode for extra-wide sub-aqua scenes.<\/p>\n The recommended retail prices are as follows:<\/p>\n TX9 – R4,299<\/p>\n WX5 – R3,299<\/p>\n T99 – R2,499<\/p>\n New Cyber-shot digital cameras from Sony<\/strong> << Comments and views<\/p>\n\n\t\t