Sony DSCHX1 Cyber-shot Digital Camera - Black
In photography, timing is everything. With the ultra-fast, 10-shots-per-second speed of the Cyber-shot® DSC-HX1, it's easy to capture a swinging bat just before it hits the ball. Remarkable Exmor" CMOS technology even makes it easy to capture photos in low light while maintaining smooth color gradation and crisp detail. Especially useful for beautiful landscape shots or shooting skyscrapers, the Sweep Panorama mode takes seamless 224-degree shots with breathtaking 9.1 megapixel results?just press the shutter and sweep in a horizontal or vertical direction. And don't miss the 20x optical zoom or the Intelligent Auto mode that eliminates the guesswork by automatically adjusting camera settings for you. Got a shaky hand? Optical SteadyShot image stabilization has you covered by reducing blur for sharp, lifelike images.
Excellence on the inside:
Sony is one of the few manufacturers that develops all key components used in digital still cameras, such as lenses, image sensors and imaging processors. Since the pre-digital era, the company has leveraged its accumulated experience in imaging technology to become a leading manufacturer of devices for both amateurs and professionals.
In the digital SLR field, Sony’s acquisition of Konica Minolta technologies has made possible further advancements now found in all Sony ? digital SLRs and Cyber-shot cameras.
Design:
As befitting Sony's flagship Cyber-shot, the new DSC-HX1 takes classic SLR camera styling to new heights. Finely balanced and with a unique leather-like finish, the HX1 smoothly integrates basic structural elements ? lens, finder, LCD and flash ? into a lightweight, compact design that is pure magic in your hands. The comfortably familiar form is accented by an enlarged grip for excellent handling and enhanced stability.
9.1 Megapixel Super Exmor™ CMOS Image Sensor:
The HX1 features a 9.1 megapixel Exmor™ CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera’s precision G-Lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced noise. With 9.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13x19”) size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.
BIONZ™ image processor:
Recognised by photographers around the world, the name Carl Zeiss is synonymous with quality optics. Outstanding image definition and critical quality control have contributed to the sterling reputation these lenses have acquired over the years.
Professional Quality G-Lens:
Designed and manufactured to the highest standards of optical performance, the Sony G-Lens is optimized to perfectly complement the advanced image sensors and image processing technology in Sony’s cameras. G lenses are used in top of the line digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and advanced pro-sumer HD Camcorders. Capture the action up close with the 20x optical zoom, and with the 28mm wide angle lens the HX1 even allows you to capture more of the scenes in landscape or group portraits. The HX1’s G Lens has a six blade aperture capable of producing a beautiful bokeh (beautifully defocused backgrounds with a soft natural feel). The aspherical lens elements made from ED (extra-low dispersion) minimize chromatic aberration common to high-magnification lenses.
Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus:
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Standard and Plus uses a sophisticated algorithm to determine the best exposure and contrast settings for almost any shooting environment. The result is more natural images with clearer details that more closely match what your naked eye sees. DRO is particularly effective when shooting backlit portraits or any scene with a dramatic contrast between background and foreground lighting. DRO Plus allows for even greater optimization by analyzing each region of an image and performing additional image processing.
28mm Wide angle lens:
A 28mm wide angle lens shows more of the scene you're shooting, helping you capture more complete images when shooting indoor group portraits, expansive landscapes, or architectural scenes.
Extend your reach with 20x optical zoom:
Enjoy the breathtaking quality of 10x optical zoom in a slim, compact camera. Smooth, seamless zooming from 1x to 57x expands your photographic possibilities. You can capture magnificent scenes at the 1x setting, zoom closer with perfect clarity using 10x optical zoom, attain 19x zooming at high-definition quality with HD Smart Zoom (16:9) or focus on minute details like faraway flowers with 57x Smart Zoom (VGA). Whether you’re photographing natural scenes or capturing the facial expressions of distant loved ones, the DSC-HX1’s powerful zooming capabilities let you make the most of memorable shutter opportunities.
Optical SteadyShot:
Enjoy clearer, sharper photos than ever before with Sony’s original Optical SteadyShot image stabiliser. This intelligent function automatically reduces camera shake blur, a common problem when shooting in low-light environments without a tripod. If a built-in gyro sensor detects camera shake, a special shift lens corrects it to effectively reduce image blur. The results are crisp, razor sharp photos even in dim or poorly lit rooms. New improvements have increased the effectiveness of Optical SteadyShot, assuring you of beautiful photos just about anywhere.
Face Detection technology:
Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and controls flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to deliver accurate, natural skin tones with reduced red-eye. It can also give priority to children or adults. Newly added Face Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and accelerates the shutter speed when facial movement is detected, reducing blur in the subjects face.
Smile Shutter™ Technology:
The popular Smile Shutter™ technology automatically detects and captures a smiling face. Simply activate by pressing the Smile Shutter™ button and the camera will capture a smile the moment it happens. You can also select subject priority (Adult or Child Priority or using the cross key buttons on the camera) and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity to high (small smile), medium (laugh) or low (grin). Great substitute of self timer, smile once all are ready and the camera will capture the smile.
Intelligent Scene Recognition:
Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects eight different types of scenes conditions (Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a Tripod, Portrait, Landscape, and Macro) and within 1/30th of a second selects the appropriate camera settings:. iSCN has 2 modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advance Mode, the camera takes a photo with the standard automatic settings and, in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with optimized setting so you can choose which to keep.
Intelligent Auto Mode:
Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode goes beyond traditional auto settings by recognizing and adjusting to scene conditions and lighting, enhancing natural skin tones, and reducing blur. By incorporating advanced features such as Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection, and Optical SteadyShot, iAuto lets you take advantage of the latest Sony Cyber-shot technology without leaving auto mode. Whether you’re shooting expansive landscapes, capturing playground action, or taking pictures at a birthday party or wedding shower, iAuto will optimize your camera’s settings to help ensure you come away with a great shot.
Easy Shooting Mode:
With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings with iSCN so you can just take the photo without worrying about settings. The menu is also simplified on playback to provide limited but straight forward operating functions for those afraid of choosing wrong settings.
1080p HD Movie:
Capture your movies in stunning 1080p HD resolution and with the built in stereo microphone record audio that is crisp and clear. Continue to extend your reach, and use the 20x zoom to capture those moments at a distance. The HD movie files are recorded at 30fps (1440x1080) in the high quality, high compression MPEG4 AVC/H.264 format, for easy sharing on a compatible PC, and when uploaded on to the web. Maximum recording time per movie is 29minutes, limited to available capacity on storage media. HX1 also has HDMI™ connectivity that allows images can be shared in high definition on a compatible HDTV5.
3.0-type Clear Photo LCD Plus:
Featuring outstanding luminance, superb colour reproduction, excellent contrast and a high-resolution 230,400-dot screen, this Clear Photo LCD Plus is ideal for precise composition and viewing of photos. Thanks to a wide viewing angle and AR (anti-reflective) coating, the screen produces richer blacks and provides optimum visibility even when shooting outside in bright sunlight.
HD Output:
Bring your HD photos, movies and HD Slide Show with Music to life on a big-screen HDTV! Simply use an HD output adaptor cable to connect the DSC-HX1 to a high-definition TV such as Sony’s popular BRAVIA. Then share the stunning brilliance of full HD quality with everyone in the room.
PhotoTV HD:
Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, high definition images with PhotoTV HD-capable Sony® BRAVIA® HDTVs. PhotoTV HD fine tunes settings on your HDTV, such as sharpness, gradation, and color to display images that look more like actual printed photos.
PHOTOMUSIC
PHOTOMUSIC combines images with music (5 minutes per track) to produce fun and entertaining slide shows. The standard visual effects (Simple, Nostalgic, Active, and Stylish). Select from pre-loaded tracks on camera or transfer your own from your compatible PC (sold separately).
Easy Image Management:
Easy Image Management takes the hassle out of sorting through large volumes of image data, so you can quickly select and view your desired photos. Photos can be browsed in four convenient ways: by Standard Folder view, Date view, Event view, and Favorites showing only user-selected images. You can also harness the power of Face Detection technology to filter by face type (choices include All People, Children, Infants, and Smiles).
What's Included:
- DSCHX1 Cyber-shot® Digital Camera
- Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FH50
- Battery Charger BC-VH1
- Shoulder Strap
- Multi Connector Cable
- Lens Cap
- Lens Cap Strap
- HDMI Adaptor
- CD-ROM