High-definition Movie
Recording with Sony Cyber-shot
Sony
is adding high-definition movie recording to its digital camera line with
the introduction of the Cyber-shot DSC-T500 model. This 10-megapixel
camera features wide and full-screen 720p movie recording at 30 frames per
second in fine, standard, and VGA recording modes. This resolution is
claimed to be three times higher than standard-definition movies.
The movie
function is based on the MPEG4 AVC/H.264 codec for video compression and
stereo audio. Benefits of the format include high-quality video as well as
small file sizes that are easy to download, upload, and share.
"Our
research revealed that people like to shoot video with their
point-and-shoot cameras, but were very dissatisfied with the video quality
and the resulting large files," said Phil Lubell, director of digital
camera marketing at Sony Electronics. "Our new T500 fulfills this customer
need for a digital camera that delivers high-quality movies in a small
form factor."
Movie
capture on this model is further enhanced to include zoom while in
recording mode and high-sensitivity shooting for natural- or low-light
environments.
The
camera can continuously record a video clip up to 10 minutes in length. It
can hold hours of clips by expanding the camera's capacity with a Memory
Stick media card (media sold separately), which now has capacities up to
16 GB.
It also
features a dual photo and video capture mode. You need to just press the
photo button while in movie mode and capture up to three photos with no
recording interruption.
The T500
camera integrates a wide (16:9), 3.5-inch (measured diagonally),
transflective, touch panel LCD screen for easy navigation, framing, and
viewing in strong light conditions. It has a Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom
lens with a wide field of view (33 - 165 mm, 35 mm equivalency).
It
incorporates Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and high sensitivity
settings up to ISO3200 that help combat blur and facilitate flash-free
shooting for natural-exposed photos.
The model
also incorporates face detection technology, an intelligent function that
automatically detects up to eight faces in the camera frame and adjusts
focus, exposure, and flash.
The T500
camera connects to a compatible HD television via an HDMI cable (sold
separately). Photos and videos can be enjoyed as slide shows in high
definition for a cinematic experience.
Subjects
can take center stage as slideshows move through sophisticated pans,
fades, and wipes. Slide shows are given a boost with background music,
including use of up to four pre-recorded music tracks of up to five
minutes in length. You can even add your own tunes, using the bundled
software.
The
DSC-T500 is supplied with Picture Motion Browser software for easy
organizing and viewing of images. It will ship in elegant black with a
brushed metal finish in late September for about $400.
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