Sony A350 Digital SLR Camera

January 10, 2009

Sony is the other name for quality. A product that comes with Sony's quality assurance is the Sony A350 Digital SLR Camera; mainly designed for professional photographers.

The image resolution of a camera determines its image quality. In the case of Sony A350 14MP Digital SLR Camera the image resolution is 14.2 mega-pixels, which delivers images with finer details. A 2-way tilt adjustment 2.7-inch LCD screen is provided for viewing images. The screen resolution provided is 230400pixels. It works on rechargeable Lithium battery with a battery life of up-to 730 shots. The remaining battery life is indicated on the LCD screen along with the remaining memory space. This camera is compatible with Compact Flash Type I/II/, Memory Stick Duo / MS Pro Duo memory cards. It has the dimensions of 130.8 x 98.5 x 74.7 mm and a weight of 582 grams.

Sony A350 Digital SLR Camera provides continuous shooting at the rate of 2.5fps. Users can shoot in RAW mode, RAW+JPEG mode, standard JPEG mode and fine mode. The Sony A350 delivers sharp images with a high light sensitivity of ISO 3200. The maximum magnification that can be provided to an image without any loss to the image quality is 14x. This camera is compatible with all types of Sony a lens and Minolta & Konica Minolta ?/MAXXUM/DYNAX lenses. It comes with an anti-dust technology which protects the sensor from accumulating dust during lens exchange. This is very important as dust can cause spotting on images. It provides 5 white balance modes to choose from, as well as automatic red-eye correction factor.

Sony A350 Digital SLR Camera comes with a D-range optimiser that determines the camera's ability to adjust the contrast and exposure of an image to counter the effect of high-contrast shooting conditions. Sony's SteadyShot image stabilisation checks for hand-shakes and reduces the blur caused due to shakes. It features BIONZ processor for enhanced picture quality and reduced image noise. The BIONZ processor also intensifies the response function of the camera. Live video and moving objects can be accurately focused and captured using the Sony A350. This Sony 14MP digital camera includes a DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom lens, a rechargeable battery, a battery charger, Video and USB cable, Body and Lens caps,  an Instruction manual and a CD-ROM with necessary drivers and software.

Nikon D60 and Sony Cybershot DSC H2 Combines to Explore Nigeria

December 1, 2008

The sky was overcast and the air was heavy. Two people trundled in a sturdy Gypsy along a bumpy road, each engrossed in a world of their own. Adrian, who felt unsure of what he was doing, from the moment he landed in Nigeria, now felt a lot better. The 16 ounce Nikon D60 10MP Digital Camera was slung across his shoulder and Adrian felt reassured.

He looked around to see Tia gazing out the window and reminisced about their meeting at a down town pub in London. She was a very interesting person and Adrian discovered that she was a nature lover. After an interesting conversation over beer, Adrian asked her out the next day.

But Tia was not the type to go sailing on a yacht or sit huddled in a movie theatre. When she suggested he visit her country Nigeria, Adrian hesitated. An adventure to Nigeria in this time of the year? But Tia dispelled his apprehensions. They started that weekend and Adrian made sure he took his Nikon D60 Digital Camera. He knew it was just the right camera to capture the untamed Nigerian wilderness. With a remarkable 10.2-Megapixel DX-format Nikon Picture Quality and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Vibration Reduction Image Stabilization Lens, the D60 was the first thing that he packed.

The wind had traces of a raw scent that Adrian associated with animals. He looked questioningly at Tia. “We’re here” she said, with a smile. As they disembarked, Adrian felt his pupils widen immediately. In front of him was a stretch of dark green wilderness so fresh that he wondered if they took a shower every morning. He immediately brought out his D60 and was thrilled to use the 3-Area Autofocus that gave him a consistent subject acquisition and improved focus tracking.

Tia who was watching him from a distance, took out her Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 12 x Optical Zoom Digital Camera. She was a novice at digital photography, and bought the DSC-H2 in order to learn the art. The DSC-H2 didn’t come with a 3-Area Autofocus of the D60. But she was satisfied with the massive 12x optical zoom lens that was equivalent to 36-432mm on a 35mm camera. She too took some brilliant shots. However, Adrian’s Nikon D60 came with a 2.5-Inch, 230,000-Dot Color LCD Monitor with 170-Degree Wide-Angle Viewing which enabled him to magnify his image up to 19 times. And her DSC-H2 had a 2 inch colour TFT LCD monitor which had 85,000 pixels.

“This is the Drill Ranch of Afi Mountain” said Tia, starting to walk. “I have booked us a cabin with a nice view of the mountain” They checked into a spacious cabin. It was fully screened but open to the air on all four sides. From the cabin, it was possible to watch the greenery outside.”We can watch the drills climbing up to 35 meters in the trees from here” said Tia. After a meal which they had packed in their back packs, Adrian and Tia headed towards Kache Bano for the famous Walk-a-Way near the Cross River State Tourism Bureau.

Adrian didn’t know what to expect, but was thrilled all the more. He made use of the Advanced HELP Menu System of his Nikon D60 that enabled him to select an appropriate feature automatically. They were all set for the trek from the Drill Ranch camp. They captured every moment of the longest and highest canopy walkway in Africa. Him, with his Nikon D60 that now faced the dim rainforest light with a 3D Color Matrix Metering II that evaluated the scenario for brightness, color, contrast, size and position of shadows and highlights. And she, with the ISO1000 of her Sony Digital Camera for shooting without a flash in low-lighting conditions. However, some grain-like speckles were visible which, she noted ruefully were not the case with Adrian’s D60.

The canopy walkway was truly an exotic experience and Adrain thanked Tia for, he never knew such a thing existed. They lunched again from their backpacks, on frozen steak with tinned milk and Adrian sulked at the thought of the inability to eat fresh food. And Tia assured him fresh fruit once they reached the ranch. They decided to hire a Jeep to take them back to the ranch as both of them were exhausted.

During the bumpy ride back, Tia showed Adrian that her DSC-H2 had a whopping 12x optical zoom. “How can you shoot without wobbling with such long lens?” asked Adrian and Tia was ready with the answer. She said that her DSC-H2 had an anti-shake system called Super Steady Shot with a ‘wobbly hand’ button. But Adrian’s D60 did not need a button to prevent blurs, for Nikon's EXPEED Image Processing Concept optimized his pictures, shot after shot.

As dusk fell, the Afi mountain resembled an abominably huge monster, for only the silhouette was visible. Adrian decided to capture it taking advantage of the Speedlight with i-TTL Automatic Flash Control of his D60. The Speedlight feature added magic to the twilight picture. Tia too didn’t miss out on the shot as she used the mode Twilight Portrait of her DSC-H2. Though the result was not as good as Adrian’s, it was definitely good for a beginner.

After a dinner of fresh avocados and bananas which Tia had arranged from the ranch, they retired to bed. It was Adrian’s first night stay among wilderness. He didn’t sleep all night, for he lay listening to the numerous sounds of the night creatures, who demonstrated a practiced orchestra before him.

Before daylight, Adrian and Tia were up, full of plans for the day. They decided to spend the day at the ranch. The Drill Ranch at Afi was the home for orphaned chimpanzees and Drills, one of Africa’s most endangered primates. They shot several groups of chimpanzees. Adrian shot up to 3 frames per second, for as many as 100 consecutive JPEG images with his D60. All the action was captured brilliantly. Tia shot a mother chimp and her son beautifully with her DSC-H2’s Burst mode, with which she took 1.3 frames/sec for 7 shots at the 6M Fine setting. Adrain boasted of the 3 frames per second his D60 delivered and showed her his shots, they were indeed of a superior quality than her’s. “So what Ady? “ Questioned Tia I just want to learn! My DSC-H2 is a good teacher”

Ady and Tia spent the afternoon walking in the rainforest after a refreshing dip in a natural pool. It was now that Adrian captured some excellent shots with his D60. Afi Mountain was listed as an ‘Important Bird Area’ for Nigeria, and the migratory birds often roosted in the surrounding areas. He chose Landscape from Eight Digital Vari-Program Modes including Auto, Auto Flash-OFF, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up and Night Portrait and shot an outstanding picture of a couple of pelicans floating regally in a lake.”I think they are lovers. Look at how comfortable they are together!” commented Tia and Adrian smiled.

Adrian assisted Tia in using the 2x digital zoom of her DSC-H2. From 5 different White Balance presets to choose from such as Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent and Flash he chose Daylight. The shot of a mysterious black bird hidden amidst a muck of twines and bushes came out splendidly. A giggling Tia named it ‘The Black Phantom’. Tia’s DSC-H2 came with 4 different colour modes - Natural, Vivid, Sepia and Black & White. She chose Natural and also used The Macro setting that allowed her to focus on the bright red mushrooms that were as close as 2cms.

On their walk back to the ranch, Adrian and Tia compared their pictures. While Ady’s D60’s shots were impeccable, Tia’s DSC-H2 had some evidence of fringing . It was visible as a line of different coloured pixels in between areas of high contrast. The D60 was indeed the better of the two, although Tia argued that the defects were less visible and the Carl Zeiss lens captured reasonably good detail.

‘‘Tia’, what does 'Tia' the term stand for?” asked Adrian as they sat in front of a warm camp fire. It’s short for ‘Taiwo’, Said Tia.” which means 'the first to taste the world'. I have a twin. I am the elder one.” Adrian felt that there could be no other perfect explanation for her name. She also led him to taste her world, the taste of which was now immortalised with his Nikon D60 .

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3/S Digital Camera

November 19, 2008

When it comes to digital camera, Sony is one name that can be trusted. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3/S Digital Camera captures real-like pictures and helps to store them for future use. Perfect grip is made possible with dimension of (Width) 9 cm, (Depth) 1.8 cm, (Height) 6 cm and Weight of 0.1 kg. Silver enclosure colour gives the unit a dazzling appearance.

This Sony digital camera comprises of 2.5? LCD display of TFT active matrix technology that offers instant evaluations of your the shots that you have taken. The display format supported by the device is 230,000 pixels. With 5.1 Mega pixels resolution supported by the unit, high quality images can be captured. HAD CCD is the optical sensor type included in the unit and it has a size of 1/2.4". One can zoom in and out with 4x digital zoom function and 3x optical zoom.

More Details

Landscape, hi-speed shutter, twilight portrait, beach/snow, twilight mode, magnifying glass and candle are the shooting programs featured in the unit. Special effects are made possible with Black & White, Sepia, Saturation and Contrast compensation. Maximum shutter speed supported by the device is 1/1000 sec and the minimum shutter speed is 1 sec. Exposure modes can be programmed in the device or the unit sets them automatically. Motorised drive is the zoom adjustment featured in the unit.

Automatic and presets are white balance supported by the device and the white balance presets supported are Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, flash and daylight. Effective storage is made possible with MPEG VX digital video format and JPEG is the still image format. Frame movie mode is the shooting mode included in the unit and 1.1 frames per second is the shooting speed facilitated. One can store pictures with 32 MB Flash memory and memory stick duo.

Built - in - flash gives the photos the required brightness. Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode and red-eye reduction are the various flash modes supported by this Silver digital camera. Lens type included is Zoom lens and it is a Carl Zeiss lens. Focal length supported is 6.7 mm - 20.1 mm. Focus can be adjusted manually or automatically. TTL contrast detection is the auto focus detection featured in the unit. The device also supports a self timer up to 10 seconds.

Enhanced features

Audio recording, built-in speaker, auto power save, digital noise reduction, PictBridge support, histogram display, AF lock, Audio recording, direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, DPOF support, PRINT Image Matching, PictBridge support, histogram display, AF lock and resizing an image are the additional features included.

Connectors available are 1 x USB, 1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x docking station, 1 x USB, 1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x docking station and 1 x DC power input. Drivers & Utilities, PIXELA Image Mixer, Drivers & Utilities, PIXELA Image Mixer, Sony Picture Package are the supported software and MS Windows and Mac are the required OS.

External is the power adaptor and a Li-ion rechargeable battery supplies power to the unit. It has a capacity of 680mAh. Company offers 1 years warranty on purchase of this device. In short Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3/S Silver Digital Camera is a stylistic device integrated with the most advanced technicalities.

General Info
Brand Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3/S Digital Camera
Colours available Silver
Weight 0.1 kg
Resolution 5.1 Mega pixel
Screen size 2.5"
Lens type Zoom lens - 6.7 mm - 20.1 mm - f/3.5-4.4
Storage media 32 MB Flash memory and memory stick duo
Memory Capacity 32 MB
Optical zoom 3 x
Digital zoom 4 x
Focusing Auto/manual
Shooting modes Landscape, hi-speed shutter, twilight portrait, beach/snow, twilight mode, magnifying glass, candle
Shutter speed 1/1000 sec and 1 sec
Connectivity 1 x USB, 1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x docking station, 1 x USB, 1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x docking station and 1 x DC power input
Sensor type HAD CCD
File format MPEG VX digital video format and JPEG is the still image format
Battery type 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery
Features
Built-in Flash Yes
Timer Yes
LCD display Yes
Wrist strap Yes
PictBridge compatibility Yes
Red-eye reduction mode Yes

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T33/S Digital Camera

November 18, 2008

The world itself is becoming digitalised with the influence of modern technology and technical gadgets. Sony is known for its innovative designs and improved technology. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T33/S Digital Camera is a fine product in all perspectives.

Perfect grip is offered with a dimension of (Width) 9.9 cm, (Depth) 2.1 cm, (Height) 6.1 cm and Weight of 0.2 kg. One can evaluate the takings with 2.5" size LCD TFT active matrix display with 230,400 pixels as the display formats. Silver and aluminium enclosure colour gives the unit a charming and appealing look. With this unit you can capture true colours of elegance.

Powerful performance is ensured with 5.1 Mega pixel colour supported camera. HAD CCD is the optical sensor type which offers effective stabilisation of images. The size of the optical sensor is calculated as 1/2.4". High quality photos are retrieved with a 5,300,000 pixels and 5,100,000 pixels effective sensor resolution.

Frame movie mode is the shooting mode included with Landscape, hi-speed shutter, twilight portrait, beach/snow, fireworks, soft snap, twilight mode, and candle as the shooting programs. Black & White, Sepia, Saturation, Contrast compensation are the special effects that can be included in the photographs. Maximum and minimum shutter speed is calculated to be 1/1000 sec and 1 sec.

Exposure modes can be manually set or the unit sets it automatically. White balance facilitated in the unit is Automatic and presets with Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight as the white balance presets. The takings are effectively stored within the device as MPEG VX as digital video format and JPEG as still image format.

Effective storage of the images is featured with 32 MB Flash memory and memory stick duo. Built in flash is another remarkable feature of this Sony Silver digital camera. Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction are various flash modes included in the unit.

Lens being the most important part of the digital camera special care is given to them. Carl Zeiss is the manufacturer of this lens type and you need not bother about the quality. The lens equipped in this unit is Zoom lens - 6.7 mm - 20.1 mm - f/3.5-4.4 with a focal length of 6.7 mm - 20.1 mm. One can manually set the focus or the unit automatically adjusts them. TTL contrast detection is the auto focus featured in then unit. You can easily zoom in and out with 6x digital and 3x optical zoom. Motorised drive is the zoom adjustments included in the unit.

Self timer can be set up to 10 seconds. Direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, DPOF support, PRINT Image Matching, Pict Bridge support, histogram display, resizing an image are the additional features that really makes it unique in functioning.

Inbuilt microphone captures sound effectively. External is the power device which requires 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680mAh capacities to give power to the unit. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T33/S Silver Digital Camera takes perfect shots of life’s precious moments.

General Info
Brand Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T33/S Digital Camera
Colours available Silver
Weight 0.2 kg
Resolution 5.1 Mega pixel
Screen size 2.5"
Lens type Zoom lens - 6.7 mm - 20.1 mm - f/3.5-4.4
Storage media Internal flash memory and memory stick duo
Memory Capacity 32 MB
Optical zoom 3x
Digital zoom 6x
Focusing auto/manual
Shooting modes Frame movie mode
Shutter speed 1/1000 sec and 1 sec.
Connectivity 1 x USB, 1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x docking station, 1 x DC power input and Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick Duo
Sensor type HAD CCD
File format MPEG VX as digital video format and JPEG as still image format.
Battery type 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery
Features
Built-in Flash Yes
Timer Yes
LCD display Yes
Face recognition technology Yes
Wrist strap Yes
PictBridge compatibility Yes
Red-eye reduction mode Yes

Sony Cyber-shot DSC W110/S Digital Camera

November 16, 2008

Sony Cyber-shot DSC W110/S Compact Digital Camera captures images that reflect the true identity of life. It ensures good picture quality. This easy to use UK digital camera is very handy and you can carry it wherever you want conveniently, and also sports an impressive design.

With the dimensions of 88.2 x 57.2 x 22.9 mm and a weight of just 123 grams it fits easily into your palms. To match with its compact dimensions, this unit also comes equipped with a wide and clear LCD display of 2.5” in size.

Basic introduction

This is a 7.2 mega pixel camera offering the user, remarkable image detailing. A load of advanced features and customised controls provide better management of this unit. CCD is the image sensor technology applied in this device that offers enhanced sensing of the images and the size of the sensor is 1/2.5". Recorded and effective pixel rate are calculated as 7.4 MP and 7.2 MP, respectively. Auto, ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and 3200 denotes the different ISO speeds that in turn enhances the light sensitivity segment of this device.

The quality of the pictures is directly related to the quality of the lens. Carl Zeiss being the lens manufacturer, no doubt arises regarding the performance standard of the lens. Vario-Tessar is the lens type featured in this unit. You can effectively zoom in, and out with its 4x optical zoom and 8x digital zoom. The focal length of this camera can be calculated as 5.35 ~ 21.4mm (32 ~ 128mm). Aperture range facilitated is F2.8~7.1, with 4cm ~ Infinity (W) and 50cm ~ Infinity (T) as the focusing ranges. Maximum and minimum shutter speeds are 1/8 ~ 1/1600. All these, collectively prove to be the determining factors for taking effective snaps. Flash modes included in this unit are; Auto, Flash On, Flash Off and Slow Synchro. Exposure compensations are; ±2.0 EV and 1/3EV Step. JPEG is the still image format, while MPEG1 is the movie format.

When it comes to connectivity, this unit provides the best, arguably. Interfaces offered here are; a USB 2.0 Port for PC connectivity, and an AV port, with which you can connect this camera to a television to view live display of the video capture. A Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-BG1), supplies sufficient power to this unit, making it capable of functioning longer. You will not have to bother about low battery indications in between your operation.

Effective memory is made possible with a 15MB Internal Flash Memory, as a memory expansion slot that suits an Optional Memory Stick DUO Media or an Optional Memory Stick DUO PRO Media, appears in this device as well. With these provisions, you can store more images effectively.

Enhanced features

Various advanced features included in this Sony 7.2mp digital camera, add to its charms. After all, it is these minor details that make a unit different from other devices. BIONZ Image Processing Engine is the image processor of this camera that performs with uninhibited precision. Other enhanced features include Face Detection Technology for Children and Adults, Smile Shutter, Function Guide and HD Slide Show with Select Music Playback. With the inclusion of a music player, you can enjoy your favourite songs in this digital camera, and even their selection proves to be quiet easy.

To promote customer service the company offers 1 year warranty to the customers of this product. Sony Cyber-shot DSC W110/S 7.2MP Digital Camera definitely offers a power packed performance.

General Info
Brand Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC W110/S Digital Camera
Weight 123 g
Resolution 7.2 mega pixel
Screen size 2.5”
Lens type Vario-Tessar
Storage media 15MB Internal Flash Memory, Optional Memory Stick DUO Media, and Optional Memory Stick DUO PRO Media
Memory Capacity 15MB
Optical zoom 4x
Digital zoom 8x
Viewfinder No
Focusing Auto focus
Shutter speed 1/8 ~ 1/1600
Connectivity USB 2.0 Port; AV
Sensor type CCD
File format JPEG is the still image format and MPEG1 is the movie format
Battery type Lithium-Ion Battery NP-BG1
Warranty 1 year
Features
Built-in Flash Yes
Video function Yes
Voice recording Yes
LCD display Yes
Face recognition technology Yes

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